Artist Wins Award for Embracing Jewish Roots

One might call Jillian Beroza a real mensch.

The artist, who works for a public relations firm in Melville, is taking on the world of graphic design by adding a bissel of Jewish culture to her work and was recently honored with an award for her pieces.   

Beroza who is the art director off Hilary JM Topper Communications (HJMT) earned an award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) for its 2011 poster contest. Her poster was selected from a record number of entries and will be used to announce and celebrate International Jewish Genealogy Month.

“It is really exciting for me to know that my artwork will be used to celebrate something that is important to me and my background,” Beroza said. “I believe it reflects a fresh image that truly reflects modern genealogy.”

Jillian has volunteered as a board member at Large for Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island (JGSLI) since 2010. In addition, she is responsible for the graphic design of the society's newsletter, marketing pieces and aiding in the brand of JGSLI.

At HJMT Beroza is responsible for the creation and overall layout of designs, monitors the traffic of orders and supervises the creative artists at HJMT. Having worked in the graphics industry for 10 years, Jillian has a large portfolio of experience and featured work including clients such as Henry Schein, Con Edison, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, East Midtown Partnership, North Shore LIJ and Bank of New York.

Beroza has won several awards for her work, participating in art shows and appearing in news and magazine features.

In addition to JGSLI, Jillian is currently a public relations volunteer with Central Park MedicalUnit in New York City and a transcribing volunteer for Italian Genealogy.