In addition to our staff below, a full list of rabbis and cantors can be found on our conversion mentors page.
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier is the Executive Director and President of the Board for PunkTorah, the parent organization of Darshan Yeshiva and Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary.
He is also the co-spiritual leader of Kehillah, a pop-up Jewish community in Richmond, Va. Rabbi Patrick received his smicha (rabbinical ordination) from Rabbinical Seminary International and his Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on business administration from the City University of Seattle.
Rabbi Patrick currently serves as Interim Director of Darshan Yeshiva and is furthering the work of Sara Stirne Ibanez who held the role previously.
Sadie is a Los Angeles native and a graduate of Pepperdine University, where she earned a B.A. in Intercultural Communications. Known for her love of plant-based foods, travel, and yoga, Sadie leads a vibrant and intentional life. Deeply committed to the Jewish community and service, she volunteered in Israel following the events of October 7th, offering support and solidarity to those who needed it most. In her free time, Sadie can usually be found in the kitchen crafting delicious vegan meals or practicing her yoga poses.