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When a former OSB board member asked Marjorie Stein if she knew of anyone with a human resources background who might be interested in joining its board, Stein thought only briefly before volunteering herself for the position.
That was in 2002. Today, more than twenty years later, Stein, a former Board President, is its second longest serving member. Prior to her appointment as President in 2019, Stein held the offices of secretary and vice president.
“Initially I knew nothing about the school,” she says. “But I have since become so impressed by the staff’s dedication and all that the school offers. You can’t help but be inspired.
The inspiration has served to deepen her commitment to the school and its mission with each passing year.
The door swings both ways too. With nearly thirty years of professional experience in human resources and employment law, Stein, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University and a law degree from Villanova Law School, has provided valuable expertise to our school.
Her extensive professional background made her a logical choice to lead the search committee for OSB senior leadership positions, including that of current Executive Director and CEO Todd Reeves. In preparation for the hiring and interviewing process, Stein helped craft the questionnaire for potential candidates as well as the job description.
As chair of the board’s governance committee, she introduced board term limits which has helped to attract and retain engaged members. Indeed, even after more than twenty years, Stein shows no signs of stepping back or reducing her involvement with OSB.
The future of OSB is just too important, she says. She has witnessed firsthand the important support the school provides.
“We are a full circle package,” says Stein. “It’s not just braille, occupational therapy, and O&M. It’s sports. It’s music.
“We fill a gap.”
In addition to her work with the school, Stein is heavily involved in her local synagogue.
She also enjoys traveling and is the proud grandmother of three.
Stein has an enduring devotion to OSB. “I’ve always had a soft spot for organizations serving kids,” she says. “It is a very difficult commitment to give up. I am committed to making this the best place possible for the students.”
