Born and raised in California, Jesse Weiss attended Reed College where she helped revive the Jewish Student Union as its president, graduating in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. Jesse also goes by the following nicknames/Hebrew names: Jess, Shayah, or Shai. Jesse grew up in Silicon Valley, spending her summers in Jerusalem. She moved to San Diego in 2020 with her family where she fell in love with sunny skies and beaches. She loves to sing, play her guitar, listen to audiobooks, travel, and cook vegan and vegetarian meals. Jesse loves being an active part of the Jewish community and it is her goal to help Jewish college clubs and organizations thrive, and Jewish students find strength and growth within their communities.