Management Committee

Life President

Zelda Feigen OAM

Zelda Feigen has been associated with COA since it's inception. She is passionate about caring for those require help to stay in their own homes. Zelda has been nominated for many awards and her name appears on a plaque on Bondi Beach as a local hero.

President

Frank Marks

 Frank Marks has been a lawyer since 1963, first as a solicitor, then a judge, and more recently as a solicitor and mediator. He has been involved in Jewish communal affairs for many years. He has gained some practical experience in life as father of four children and grandfather of eight.

Vice-President

Chair Marketing Committee

Chair Client Activities Committee

Ilona Lee AM

I have been involved in the Sydney Jewish community for over 40 years and have served on the Boards of MDA, WIZO, Moriah College, Jewish Care, Shalom, JCA, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and NIF. My passion is social justice and I still chair the Shalom Gamarada Indigenous Scholarship Program. An adult educator by profession, I spent many years working in the area of health education and policy development. I am currently the General Manager of Plus61j Media.

Vice-President

George Freund

 George is a man who prizes social connection and when he came in to volunteer in 2009 he very quickly brought his cohort of friends into COA. George's passion took him on to become president of COA, and he continues to work tirelessly in the role of Vice President.

Honorary Treasurer

Public Officer

Chair Treasury Committee

Barry Phillips

 Barry has extensive senior management experience in leadership of finance disciplines, including in healthcare, aged care and some not-for-profit exposure. He is a passionate advocate of COA’s mission and is delighted to have the opportunity of playing a role in contributing towards COA. Barry joined COA in 2020.

Honorary Secretary

Roni Vandor

 Roni has a long history with COA as Operations Manager and looking after the Activity Centre; working with volunteers, arranging events, overseeing catering, and so much more. Since she retired she became a member of the Board, a member of the Marketing Sub-Committee, and on occasion has volunteered her services to cover for staff members who are on holiday. Roni has recently taken on the position of Secretary for the organisation.
Anne Butt Anne is the daughter of our beloved late Jack Krygier, and follows a strong family tradition in supporting COA. With her history as a registered nurse and founder of an organisation providing home help, Anne brings a wealth of professional knowledge and excellent advice to COA Social Workers.

Bettina Cass AO

Chair Governance Committee

 Bettina Cass AO has been a teacher and researcher in social policy for many decades at the University of Sydney and the University of NSW. She is now an Emeritus Professor, continuing her interests in all forms of care, including elder care, disability care and childcare, and in public policy. She has carried out reviews of social policy with the Commonwealth government, various state governments, NSW and Australian Law Reform Commissions and with the OECD. She is strongly committed to working in the Jewish community and was on the Board of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies as Chair of the Social Justice Committee for 10 years; and is now on the Boards of COA and Mandelbaum House at the University of Sydney. She is also a Director on the Board of the NSW Carers Association. She also loves music, reading, cooking, and being with her family and friends.
Gary Knep Gary is the owner manager of a building company, and has extensive experience in project management, as well as years of involvement in Jewish communal organisations such as CSG. He is very pleased to working more closely with the COA.
Michael Moses Michael is married with 2 sons who both live overseas. He is retired after 40 years from the finance industry. Michael was the Vice-President of Masada College for 4 years and has always been very interested in the Jewish Day School movement in Sydney. Currently he works, for the last 12 months, in the administration office of Mount Sinai College for 2 days per week. Previously he did similar work at Moriah College for almost 3 years.

Ben Politzer

Chair Asset Management Committee

 Ben has a long history of volunteering as a leader with the Scout Association, and is currently District Commissioner. He is also a volunteer for B'nai B'rith. When Ben retired he wanted to give more back to the community and chose COA, where he has become a valuable member. He volunteers as a bus assistant helping members get safely to and from the centre, and also works on the COA property management portfolio looking after problems with the center.
Robert Schwartz
Allen Rosenberg