Jacki grew up on Long Island, New York where she was very in touch with her community in Reform Judaism. She knows the value of community, and is still closely in touch with her friends she met in synagogue as a child. She has lived in NY, Texas and now Massachusetts for the last 10 years. Jacki lives with her husband, Ryan, her two sons, Ciaran (2) and Oliver (1) and her two energetic rescue dogs and cat.

Jacki is passionate about social justice/ Tikkun Olam. She has her bachelor’s degree is Psychology and Women & Gender Studies. She previously worked in Educational Equity spaces, working with marginalized communities, preparing them for college and careers. Jacki cares deeply about people and making genuine connections.

When she is not working or in mom-mode, she enjoys anything outdoors, traveling to different national parks, trying new restaurants, seeing live music, crafting, and reading a good mystery book at home.