Our Team

Born and raised in Columbia, SC as one of only a few Jewish kids in her school, it was Jesse’s summers spent at camp - immersed in Jewish time, Jewish fun, and Jewish friends - that both grounded her and helped her grow.

Jesse graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Human Development & Family Studies in 1998, and then went on to pursue an MA in Jewish Non-Profit Management from Hebrew Union College and a Master of Public Administration from USC. Jesse worked for the Federations of North America in New York City as the Director of University Programs before returning to LA where she was the Director of Strategic Planning for the West Valley JCC and then a development professional for the LA Jewish Federation.

Also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and family educator, Jesse worked for a decade helping new parents transition into family life with patience, humor and empathy, working one-on-one with parents and babies, as well as leading parenting classes and support groups. Eventually Jesse was pulled back into the world of Jewish camping as the Director of Community Care for Eden Village West, a start-up Jewish overnight camp in Sonoma County, where she finally found a way to combine her love of Jewish camping with her skills in supporting families and children. She is thrilled to now be working with Camp Ramah and can’t wait to bring Ramah’s magic to a new day camp experience for LA’s families.

In her spare time, Jesse can be found baking, hiking, or singing showtunes at the top of her lungs. She also volunteers regularly as a mentor to newly bereaved parents. Jesse and her husband, Amit, are parents to three incredible children: Zeve, Oren, and their forever 5-year-old, Gidi (z’l).