Our Dedicated Team

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Aviva Weiss OTR/L, CEO

Founder and CEO

Aviva Weiss OTR/L, CEO

Founder and CEO

Aviva Weiss built Fun and Function from the ground up when she couldn’t find the right sensory tools for her young clients. Today she’s the visionary behind the company and a proud mom to several beautiful children.

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Haskel Weiss

COO

Haskel Weiss

COO

Whether he’s sourcing top vendors or streamlining operations, Haskel’s strategy and savvy keeps Fun Fun and Function running like a well-oiled machine. With his family, he's just as efficient— proudly managing his crew with CEO-level skill.

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Expert, Caring
Committed

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Goldie Grossman, Ed.D.

Chief Strategy Officer/Product Safety

Goldie Grossman, Ed.D.

Chief Strategy Officer/Product Safety

Goldie blends passion, precision and a deep love of learning to create systems that keep the Fun and Function team thriving. At home, you’ll find her investing even more passion running her home and helping her family thrive.

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One thing we all share is an unwavering drive to transform the lives of children with special needs.

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Adina Steinberg, OTR

Creative Catalog Director

Adina Steinberg, OTR

Creative Catalog Director

Adina draws on decades of pediatric OT experience to guide product creation and bring each item to life in our catalog. She also moonlights as a home-painting enthusiast where her family enjoys a creative mom and gorgeous walls!

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Malkie Ward OTR/L

Product Development

Malkie Ward OTR/L

Product Development

With a mix of clinical experience and creativity, Malkie partners with teams to create smart sensory tools and impactful sensory rooms. Her passion for problem-solving started early; she published her first puzzle at only eight years old!

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Rivkie Berger, OTR

Product Education

Rivkie Berger, OTR

Product Education

Drawing on her OT know-how and insight as a mom of three, Rivky creates simple, effective sensory solutions. With her passion and down-to-earth approach, she leads webinars that help schools and families—because she’s been there too!

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Mindy Baum

Director of Finance

Mindy Baum

Director of Finance

Mindy turns big ideas into impactful sensory solutions with her eye for logistics and heart for helping children. She’s a dedicated mom to a child with special needs and proudly cheers her daughter on as she models our products!

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Elisheva Schreiber

Director of Sales

Elisheva Schreiber

Director of Sales

Elisheva supports the sales and opportunities teams by turning data and funding info into smart strategies that help B2B customers. At home, she uses her creativity to bake cute treats or do crafts with her kids.

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Sheva Abenson

Sensory Room Design

Sheva Abenson

Sensory Room Design

Sheva Abenson leads our sensory room team, turning abstract ideas into beautiful, personalized rooms. Her love for interacting with people and knack for organization keep her department running smoothly and efficiently.

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Aleeza Lebowitz

Interior Designer

Aleeza Lebowitz

Interior Designer

From sensory room layouts to product colors and design, Aleeza loves creating spaces and tools that are impactful and aesthetically pleasing. She’s passionate about travel and the fresh ideas it sparks as she explores new territory.

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We’re a group of

Therapists, Educators &Parents

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Chavie Friedman

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Chavie Friedman

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Behind every smooth shipment, accurate inventory count, and balanced account, Chavie is quietly making it all happen. And when the workday’s done, she exchanges logistics for lumber for some DIY fun with family.

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Emily Guy

Warehouse Coordinator

Emily Guy

Warehouse Coordinator

Emily’s efficiency and friendly support make returns and exchanges feel like a walk in the park. After hours, she’s all about fun and family time as she creates laughs and memories with her husband and three adorable children.

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Sara van Bemmelen

Social Media Manager

Sara van Bemmelen

Social Media Manager

Sara’s the voice behind our posts and the eye behind our style, keeping all our content on-brand and on-point. Offline, she spins her own yarn—literally— knitting like a pro for over twenty years for family and friends.

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Rayzel Broyde

Art Director

Rayzel Broyde

Art Director

With Rayzel’s eye for detail and love of design, she manages our graphics workflow from concept to creation. Her globe-trotting childhood fuels her creativity as she puts together meaningful art off-hours.

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Kelly Rossi

Customer Service Manager

Kelly Rossi

Customer Service Manager

With Rayzel’s eye for detail and love of design, she manages our graphics workflow from concept to creation. Her globe-trotting childhood fuels her creativity as she puts together meaningful art off-hours.

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Haskel Englard

Professional Development and Strategy

Haskel Englard

Professional Development and Strategy

Haskel ensures every sensory product is safe, durable, and expertly installed—delivering quality and a standout experience. Outside of work, he’s a certified Health Kinesiologist passionate about helping others feel their best.

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Bayla Bernhardt

Website Manager

Bayla Bernhardt

Website Manager

Bayla leads our web efforts—managing projects, guiding strategy, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. As one of Fun and Function’s first team members, she’s loved watching it grow from a tiny team to a global crew.

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Tracy Mae Taylor

Email & SMS marketing

Tracy Mae Taylor

Email & SMS marketing

Tracy leads email and SMS marketing, spotlighting innovative sensory solutions while promoting the brand’s mission of inclusivity. Off the clock, she’s a proud mom and avid gardener—always thinking about the next seed she's going to plant.

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Lev Reisz

Customer Care Team

Lev Reisz

Customer Care Team

Tracy leads email and SMS marketing, spotlighting innovative sensory solutions while promoting the brand’s mission of inclusivity. Off the clock, she’s a proud mom and avid gardener—always thinking about the next seed she's going to plant.

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Marty McGee

Product Compliance Manager

Marty McGee

Product Compliance Manager

Marty leads our product compliance department with her signature humor and attention to detail. A video game junkie at heart, she channels her competitive spirit to ensure every product meets (or beats!) industry safety and quality standards.

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We’re a team of therapists, educators and professionals, and above all, parents who genuinely understand.

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Shira Liknaitzky

Web management

Shira Liknaitzky

Web management

Shira ensures a smooth and engaging online experience by managing website functionality, resolving technical issues, and keeping products and visuals fresh. When she's not optimizing pixels, she's a devoted mom of three and an expert speech and drama teacher.