Originally from New Jersey, Jessica has lived in Boston for more than 20 years with her husband, Chuck. She has been an active member of the Jewish community for almost that long and is committed to philanthropy both locally and abroad. Currently, Jessica is an active volunteer at The Rashi School, where she is currently serving as the Co-chair of the Parent Ambassador Program and on the Yachad Parent Committee. She is also serving on the Campaign Cabinet for the Derech L'Atid Capital Campaign at her synagogue, Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. Jessica is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). She participated in CJP’s Cynthia and Leon Shulman Acharai Leadership Program from 2017 to 2018. Jessica served on the Women’s Philanthropy Board for five years, Co-chaired The Jaffa Society, received the 2012 Annual Campaign Superstar Award and was an Honoree at Chai in the Hub’s first cohort in 2013.
Jessica works part-time as a librarian at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and holds a MA in Library Science from Simmons University. She also earned an MA in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London and a BA in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jessica lives outside of Boston with her husband, Chuck, and three sons. Her family also has an adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Ziggy.
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