Meet Our Regional Board
Brock Jacobs, President
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Hey NFTY-SO! My name is Brock Jacobs and I live in Maumelle, Arkansas home of LaFTY. This year I will be serving as your Regional President and I am so excited! I am seventeen years old and I’m going to be a senior at Maumelle High School this year. When I am not doing NFTY, I love to sing with my school choir and participate in my schools theatre department, and binge watch The Office. Another fun fact is that I am an identical twin. I can’t wait to see how this year goes and I hope to see each and everyone one of you at an event!
Emma Benjamin, Programming Vice President
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Hi y’all! I’m Emma Benjamin and I’m so excited to be NFTY-SO’s Programming Vice President this year! I’m looking forward to this upcoming year and am so excited to plan programs and make sure every event is a fun and memorable one! I’m super thrilled for the upcoming year and I hope y’all are too!
Ella Rockoff, Social Action Vice President
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Hey y’all! My name is Ella Rockoff and I’m your 2018-2019 SAVP! I reside in Jackson, MS and I am a Junior in high school. I am so so so excited for this year! I cant wait to become bffs with everyone in NFTY-SO and create awesome memories together learning about Judaism and current issues in the world. A fun fact about me is that I can touch my tongue to my nose.
Lauren Cohen, Religious & Cultural Vice President
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Hey y’all! My name is Lauren Cohen from Atlanta, Georgia and I’m your Religious and Cultural VP this year! I can’t wait to serve on NFTY- SO’s board! Growing up attending Jewish day school, I sat through thousands of services ranging anywhere from orthodox to secular. On board, I hope to make both fun and spiritual services that allow everyone to feel connected no matter their religious beliefs. I’m SO excited for this year and I hope you are too!!
Marlie Thompson, Membership Vice President
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Hey y'all! I’m Marlie Thompson and I’m NFTY-SO’s Membership Vice President. I live in Birmingham, AL and I’m a sophomore in high school, making me the youngest person on board this year. I love NFTY-SO because it gives me opportunities to see my closest friends throughout the year. I'm so excited to see what this year has in store for our region and to get a huge increase in members!
Maddie Goff, Communications Vice President
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Hey y’all! I’m Maddie Goff and I’m serving as the 2018-2019 Communications Vice President. Over the past few years NFTY has really become my home and I can’t wait for y’all to share the NFTY magic with y’all!! When I’m not at NFTY events, you can find me in my hometown, New Orleans. I’m a student trainer for my school Newman, and I’m on student council as my grades PEP representative. I love NFTY-SO because it allows me to stay in touch with all my friends across the south and it creates a community where Judaism is celebrated! Can’t wait to see y’all at events!!
NFTY Southern is governed by a board of teen leaders who are elected by their peers that serve a one-year term. Regional board members play a critical role in all aspects of running the region including event planning and marketing, and mentoring teen leaders from our local youth communities. The regional board is mentored by a Regional Advisor who oversees all programs and administration.
Staff
Sarah Tucker
NFTY-SO Regional Advisor Sarah Tucker grew up in Pensacola, Florida. She grew up at Jacobs Camp and always considered it a second home. As a teen, she also served on the board…Team Members

Sarah Tucker
NFTY-SO Regional AdvisorSarah Tucker grew up in Pensacola, Florida. She grew up at Jacobs Camp and always considered it a second home. As a teen, she also served on the board of her local NFTY youth group, P.A.R.T.Y.
Sarah recently graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, specializing in Sports Management. During her time in Gainesville, she became a Jewish leader on campus by interning at UF Hillel and serving on its corporate Board of Directors. She also served in different leadership roles within the Panhellenic community. Sarah’s favorite colors are orange and blue, and she loved sporting them on Saturdays to cheer on her Florida Gators.
Sarah is very excited to show her passion for Jewish teen engagement by working with NFTY-Southern region as the Regional Advisor and serving as Jacobs Camp Assistant Director.