acob earned his B.A in Political Science at the University of Maryland and an M.A. in International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Jacob is a proven nonprofit CEO and Fundraiser who helped three organizations achieve financial growth and sustainability, including at the JCC of Greater Kansas City. Inspired by Avila’s mission to educate students of diverse backgrounds and prepare them for lifelong career success, Jacob relishes the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with donors who are committed to developing the next generations of values-driven leaders. In his spare time, Jacob loves playing USTA team tennis, fishing, writing, cooking and enjoying time with his growing family.