Staff

Kristen Arter (she/her)
Weitzman Major Gifts Officer, Arts and Culture and PJFM Executive Director Emeritus
A New Jersey native, Kristen has been with PJFM since 2007. After majoring in Graphic Design at the University of the Arts, she attended La Salle University where she focused on nonprofit administration. An avid music enthusiast and film lover, Kristen previously owned and operated JAM Musical Industries, a one-stop-shop for independent musicians that served a booking agency, recording studio, video production, and tour management.
Favorite Movie: Drop Dead Fred (1991)

Beth Ilyssa Becker (she/her)
Programs Manager, PJFM, A Program of the Weitzman
Beth grew up in New Jersey and received her BFA in Musical Theater from the University of the Arts. After working as a performer in and around Philadelphia, she went to the University of Delaware to earn her Masters in American History and a Certificate in Museum Studies. After several years as a museum professional in Philadelphia, Beth took family leave and helped her husband run his law practice. She is a lifelong fan of Jewish storytelling and is thrilled to work at PJFM.
Favorite Movie:Â The Princess Bride (1987)

Paige Wolf (she/her)
PJFM Communications Director
After working with PJFM to promote various festivals and special events, she is thrilled to join the team as Communications Director. For more than 20 years, Paige has run Paige Wolf Media and Public Relations, providing communications services to a diverse range of clients, including nonprofit organizations and mission-driven businesses. She loves sharing stories and connecting people with the beauty of the diverse Jewish experience.
Favorite Movie: Moonstruck (1987)

Sophia Paz (she/her)
PJFM Program Assistant
Sophia is a Philly-based marketing professional and pop culture enthusiast who joined PJFM in 2026. She earned both her Bachelor’s in Sports Marketing and her MBA from Holy Family University, and brings experience in influencer marketing and content strategy from her work at Insomnia Cookies and the dancewear company Weissman. Outside of work, she co-founded and co-hosts Cool Woman Central, a digital platform and podcast with her mom exploring fashion and culture through Gen Z and Gen X perspectives.
Favorite Movie: Coraline (2009)