Our Staff

Rabbi Michael Adam Latz
Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Latz has been Shir Tikvah's Senior Rabbi since July 2009. He brings to the congregation boundless energy, heartfelt compassion, and commitment to fostering an authentic and engaging Jewish experience. Previously, he was the founding rabbi of Kol HaNeshamah in West Seattle. A Wexner Fellow during rabbinical school, Rabbi Latz was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 2000. He has written for socialaction.com and his sermon, "The Unbinding of Isaac," was selected by Sh'ma magazine as one of the 18 best sermons of 1999.

John Humleker
Executive Director
John brings a depth of administrative know-how that benefits all of us. John provides staff support to many areas of our operations including finance, administration, committee and congregant relations. He is a member of the National Association of Temple Administrators, which is affiliated with the Reform movement.

Sara Lahyani
Office Manager
Sara is responsible for keeping the day-to-day operations running smoothly.  She enjoys talking to congregants and community members, assisting with life cycle events, and working with volunteers. She is usually the first person to answer the telephone.

Wendy Goldberg
Music Director
With an undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and a master's in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, Wendy sees her role as being a shlichat tzibor, (messenger of the community), guiding us in prayer. Wendy has led services at many synagogues, and is the founding director of Shir Harmony, a Jewish Women's a capella group.

Jackie Fitzcollins
Rabbis Assistant
Jackie is vital to assisting the rabbis, scheduling appointments, and keeping track of all rabbinical and pastoral activities.