Rabbi Frank oversees all aspects of Gesher’s development, growth, programming, and outreach, and serves as director of government relations. Prior to his appointment, he served as state director for Agudath Israel of America, engaging community organizations on governmental programming and funding opportunities and serving as a liaison to the Ohio Department of Education on behalf of Jewish day schools. An expert in education policy, he is Acting President of the Ohio Council for American Private Education and serves on the community relations committee of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Mrs. Barrett brings nearly a decade of experience working with individuals with disabilities and older adults, enabling functional integration through compassionate care. She provides supportive case management and focuses on developing Gesher’s mission — increasing access, resources, and programming to help more individuals within the community across the full continuum of needs in Cleveland.

One of Gesher’s first employees, Mrs. Kletski has been with the organization for over nine years. Her expertise in the intricate details of government social service programs makes her essential to serving our clients, and her professionalism and cheerful personality keep the Gesher office running smoothly. Mrs. Kletski is CEOGC trained and certified.

A community activist working to assist and nurture growth within Cleveland’s greater Jewish community, Rabbi Adler founded Gesher in 2013 after witnessing first-hand the demand for a more modern and proactive approach to assisting people in financial distress. He also serves as Executive Director of The Cleveland Chesed Center and Vice President of Agudath Israel of Ohio.