Lani is the Executive Director of Footsteps, a New York-based nonprofit that provides educational, vocational and social support to those seeking to enter or explore the world beyond the insular religious communities in which they were raised. Lani has dedicated her career to social justice, community building, and supporting individuals through transformative experiences within the Jewish community and beyond. Prior to joining Footsteps, Lani served as a Senior Program Officer at American Jewish World Service (AJWS), where she focused on immersive international service-learning experiences for young adults. Lani is an alumna and board member of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps.
Lani holds a master’s degree of public administration in public and nonprofit management and policy from New York University’s Wagner School for Public Service.