Our Staff

Lori Baden, Executive Director

203-869-7191 Ext. 119 • lori.baden@templesholom.com

Lori joined Temple Sholom in 2008, initially as the Director of Marketing. She was promoted to Associate Executive Director in 2014 and is excited to now become the Executive Director.  Lori has significant experience in marketing, corporate communications and public relations, as well as large scale project management in the commercial real estate industry. For a number of years, Lori ran her own successful advertising agency and did a brief stint as a portrait photographer. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and also completed a certificate in non profit management.

Lori currently serves as the President of the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut Hillel. She previously sat on the Boards for the Stamford JCC and the Fairfield County Jewish Historical Society. A native of Connecticut, Lori resides in Stamford with her husband and has three "almost grown" children.

David Cohen, Director of Schools

203-622-8121 • david.cohen@templesholom.com

Dave Cohen joined the Temple Sholom family in 2016. He has been an educator since 1991 and a school/non-profit leader since 2000. He has taught, led schools, developed programs, advised youth groups, and operated large organizations. Other roles include adjunct college instructor, state certified consultant and American Red Cross instructor.

Dave holds a BS in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of Connecticut, a MS in Early Childhood Education Administration from Nova Southeastern University, a MS in Jewish Instructional Education from Gratz College, and all but a dissertation toward a PhD in Leadership: Early Childhood and Elementary Education from New York University. Dave lives in Trumbull with his wife and has two adult children.

David Dorish, Facilities Director

203-869-7191 Ext. 192 • david.dorish@templesholom.com

David joined Temple Sholom as Director of Facilities in 2011. Born in Greenwich and raised in Stamford, CT, David has worked in Fairfield County his entire professional career.

His portfolio includes more than 18 years experience in the facilities/telecommunication fields, including his previous position as a Facilities Manager at Gartner Inc. David has also worked in the heating/cooling sector with private business owners. David and his wife Bobbi currently reside in Stamford.

Suzanne Perry, Controller

203-869-7191 Ext. 109 • sue.perry@templesholom.com

Sue joined Temple Sholom as Controller in January 2025. In this role, she leads all financial operations, including billing and collections, accounts payable, payroll and tax compliance, treasury management, financial planning and analysis, monthly reporting, and audit coordination.

Sue brings a diverse background in finance and operations across both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Prior to joining Temple Sholom, she served as the Finance and HR Manager at The Picture House in Pelham, NY, and previously oversaw finance, and supported fundraising and marketing functions at the Counseling Center in Bronxville, NY. Earlier in her career, Sue spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in asset management, where she focused on accounting and product development.

Sue holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Accounting from Fordham University and is a licensed CPA in the State of New York. She also spent five years living in Singapore, traveling extensively throughout Asia and immersing herself in a variety of cultures.

Gina Cristino, Director of Engagement

203-869-7191 Ext. 124 • gina.cristino@templesholom.com

As Temple Sholom's Director of Engagement, Gina looks to build connection and community. Her portfolio includes overseeing vibrant and inclusive programming, as well as managing the synagogue's wide-array of communications. She began working at Temple Sholom in 2015 and most recently held the title of Manager of Communications and Community Outreach..

Gina previously worked at Community Synagogue of Rye as a Communications Coordinator, utilizing her professional experience as a journalist for creating and editing content.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Business Administration from Marist College. Her interests include crafting, attending country concerts, and spending time with her family.