Jacob joined New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) in 2024 and serves as the Programming and Political Manager. Previously, Jacob was the Project Manager for a series of interfaith trainings aimed at stemming domestic terrorism and hate-based violence at a large Jewish nonprofit, and has volunteered for several local and state candidates in New York City. Jacob holds a B.A. in Political Science, Middle Eastern Studies, and History from Duke University. Jacob grew up on the Upper West Side and enjoys cooking, watching Duke basketball and the Yankees, and spending time with family in his free time.
Naomi joined NYJA in 2025 and serves as the Engagement Manager. She previously worked as an analyst at a research agency, where she specialized in social and political insights. Naomi graduated from Swarthmore College with a degree in Economics & Educational Studies. She founded a small grassroots minyan in 2023 and enjoys testing the limits of how many people can fit in her apartment for Shabbat.