Insights: General Staff

Bringing to light Intentional and necessary conversations around all things diversity which lead to challenge, change, and connection within our micro and macro community The basics Whitney Weathers is an awarding-winning former K-12 educator. She has been featured on National Public Radio, K-12 Education Dive, and numerous other publications for her leadership around equity, instructional […]

Bringing to light Molly brings diverse perspectives together to make projects the strongest they can be through a well executed meeting with an agenda, of course The basics Molly has been in the Jewish nonprofit sector for a number of years working for a local Hillel, Moishe House, and Repair the World. Previously, Molly worked […]

Bringing to light A vibrant, community-oriented network that supports innovative Jewish leaders and entrepreneurs The basics Allison comes to UpStart with a professional background in theatre. Having worked at many performing arts institutions, she brings with her a passion for collaboration, inclusion, and finding the humor in any situation. Her work as a literary manager […]

Bringing to light A potent combination of high level operations and communications to support the work of intrapreneurs and institutions in our network The basics Noam comes to UpStart with a passion for all things Jewish and communal. Born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey to parents both involved in lay leadership, the importance of […]

Bringing to light An entrepreneurial lens and diversity of experience to collect the dots, connect the dots, and share in these connections. The basics Rebecca comes to UpStart after a decade working in international development. As both a social entrepreneur and development professional, she has spent her career scaling livelihood programming in developing countries. Previously, […]

Bringing to light A gracefully woven fabric of enriching programs, information, and support to uplift courageous entrepreneurs in the Jewish world. The basics Clarissa is passionate about supporting daring creators and ideas in the Jewish world. She has participated in a number of Jewish ventures, and currently hosts a podcast called, “On Wandering” which explores […]