2026 Award Recipients
JFS Ambassador Award
Pamela Davis
Pamela Davis began her volunteer work with Jewish Family Service of MetroWest in 2017 when she became involved through the NextGen Committee, where she dedicated her time to learning about the agency and supporting its mission. In 2019, she joined the JFS Board of Trustees and then the Executive Committee in 2021, serving in a variety of roles. Pamela served as Vice President of Fundraising for several years and currently chairs the JFS Nominating Committee. She also sits on the board of trustees at the Golda Och Academy and is a member of the Ambassador Circle at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Pamela is a Registered Nurse who spent ten years working in a Labor and Delivery unit and at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Pamela has 3 children and devotes her time and energy to her family, philanthropy, and giving back to her community.
Pamela is a true ambassador of JFS, spreading awareness of its many vital programs and services. We are delighted to recognize her with the JFS Ambassador Award.
JFS Community Partner Award
Jerry Rose Inc.
Jerry Rose Inc. is a floral and event design company based in Summit, New Jersey, they also maintain a retail shop in Maplewood, New Jersey. Founded by Jerry Rose, whose career reflects a deep respect for beauty, tradition, and the role of celebration in bringing people together. Under Jerry’s creative direction, the company specializes in floral design and event environments for celebrations, gatherings, and home and garden installations—creating settings that mark milestones and honor life’s meaningful moments. John Simoudis, a partner for over 15 years, brings a background in creative direction and strategy, helping shape the company’s vision and long-term growth.
Committed to community involvement, Jerry Rose Inc. contributes time, creativity, and support to organizations and initiatives that strengthen the social fabric of the region, approaching each project with the intention of creating enduring memories. Jerry Rose has been partnering with JFS MetroWest for many years elevating its fundraising events with thoughtful, elegant floral arrangements. More recently, Jerry Rose and John Simoudis have encouraged JFS to use their floral creations to raise critical funds to support JFS programs and services.
It gives us great pleasure to recognize Jerry Rose Inc. with the JFS Community Partner Award.
JFS Community Impact Award
Pam Fishman
Pam Fishman began volunteering with JFS in 2009, joining the Rachel Coalition steering committee and ultimately serving as its Chair from 2018 to 2020. In 2018, Pam joined the JFS Board of Trustees, where she has actively participated on numerous committees. She currently serves as Treasurer and sits on the JFS Executive Committee.
Pam’s professional background is a blend of health care and finance. She started as a health care investment banker at Goldman Sachs, later transitioning to corporate development roles within the health care industry. Pam continues to leverage her expertise, working collaboratively with JFS staff and Board members to enhance and broaden the reach of JFS’s essential mental health and social service programs. She also serves as a Trustee for The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, underscoring her commitment to improving the health and well-being of others. Pam believes passionately that by investing in the health of our community, we can create a better future for us all. She deeply appreciates the support of her husband, Michael, and her daughter, Anna, in all her volunteer work.
It is an honor to recognize Pam’s leadership and commitment to bettering our community with the JFS Community Impact Award.
JFS Maxine Myers Volunteer Award
Bill Steinhauer
Bill Steinhauer has been volunteering with JFS since June 2022. Throughout his time volunteering, he has served in Cafe Europa, Reading Buddies, Listen to Children, and Meal Delivery. Bill is an asset to JFS because he goes above and beyond in his role as a volunteer, always stepping up where there is a need. He is incredibly dedicated to serving Holocaust survivors, signs up for multiple meal deliveries for isolated older adults, and has faithfully served his student in Listen to Children for two years. When a school district cut back their availability for Reading Buddies, Bill offered to take a step back so that others wouldn’t have to lose their place volunteering. He is a team player and now serves as a substitute reader, ensuring the kids don’t miss out on their reading time when their normal volunteer has to miss a visit.
Bill is beloved at the elementary school where he does Listen to Children. Staff always report how wonderful “Mr. Bill” is, and the guidance counselor shares how much his student has grown over the course of their two years together. Bill’s dedication has helped raise his student’s self-esteem, improve his relationships with peers and teachers, and increase class participation and interest. Bill’s commitment to the program has made a lasting impact on this child’s life.
We are thrilled to recognize Bill Steinhauer with the JFS Maxine Myers Volunteer Award.
