Judy Hirsh, JD, CFRS is the Director of Operations for Be a Part of the Conversation. The mother of a son in recovery, Judy brings a diverse background to Be a Part of the Conversation.

Professionally, she practiced law for four years, has practiced real estate valuation and managed a family business for 24 years and served as a budget analyst for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She has worked as a Neighborhood Mediator with the Good Shepherd Mediation Program in Philadelphia, PA. Judy is a Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS), which is someone who assists families impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder.

Judy also ran a spirited campaign for the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2008, garnering nearly 49% of the vote against a 32 year incumbent.

Judy has also been deeply involved in her community, serving as board president of the Londonderry School in Harrisburg, PA for five years and leading the development and construction of a new facility. She has also provided various leadership roles for several organizations, including:

• Emily’s Entourage

• Lower Merion Democratic Committee

• PAWS – Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Judy is a graduate of Penn State University with a BA and MPA and holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the Dickinson School of Law. She is married (Larry) and is the mother of Max, Alix and Jack and resides in Blue Bell, PA with her family and three dogs.