Kenzi is the Director of Program and Educational Engagement at Yesh Tikva. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, and her health and wellness coach certificate from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Throughout her career, Kenzi has focused on raising awareness and supporting individuals facing life’s most significant challenges, particularly those experiencing infertility and those forming families through non-traditional pathways. She is truly honored to be part of the Yesh Tikva team and to work alongside this beautiful community.

Jackie is a native to Southern California has worked for non­profits for over 20 years. This journey began with her time overseas, which includes living and traveling in Israel and the Mediterranean region, as well as much of the United States. Her professional training and life experiences led her to pursue a career in the nonprofit arena where she was able to combine her love of nature, children, Israel and education. She began her career when she moved back to LA at the Anti­Defamation League in their Educational Department ­ focusing on anti­bias programing for preschool to High School children and educators, as well as Holocaust education, before becoming the Valley Director. For over six years Jackie held the position of Western Regional Director of Friends of Yemin Orde, raising over 1 million dollars annually. Most recently, she has continued this work through consulting, presenting, lecturing to businesses, schools and not­for­profits as well as volunteering at her children’s school’s Development Team. Combining her fundraising expertise with her personal experience, Jackie is keenly aware that it just takes one person to make a difference and tries to each day. “I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent” – Rabbi A.Y. Kook

Gila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator working with children on the Autism Spectrum.