Sam Friedman spent four years as Hillel director at Stetson University and was ready for a change. He was inspired by the new vision of Shalom Orlando, a “guide to all things Jewish in Greater Orlando,” and with his own youthful perspective, applied for and was chosen as the chief development officer at Shalom Orlando.

“My last day at Stetson is May 18, and my first day at Shalom Orlando is June 1. It’s been an incredible, impactful, four years at Stetson and I’m definitely going to miss my students and colleagues,” Friedman told Heritage via email.

Friedman will be leading the total financial...