Student Leaders

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Jewish Student Organization (JSO) Board

Melanie Cohen

President

Major: Environmental Science with an Emphasis in Education and Outreach
Year: Junior
Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois

Biography: Melanie Cohen is currently a Junior at the University of Missouri studying Environmental Science with an emphasis in Education and Outreach. When they are not at Hillel, you can find them working in the Lab and creating community programs in Jesse Hall. When she’s not working, Melanie can be found crocheting, baking bread, or with friends at the farmers market.

Nathan Weisskopf

Vice President of Religion and Culture

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Amissa Blumenthal

Vice President of Social Outreach

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Kayla Zied (She/Her)

Treasurer

Major: Biology
Year: Sophmore
Hometown: Springboro, Ohio

Biography: Kayla Zied is a sophomore from Springboro, Ohio, majoring in Biology on the pre-vet track. Along with her involvement at Hillel, she is a part of a non-Greek sorority (LSGR) and various clubs, and participates in intramural sports. In her free time, she enjoys reading and volunteering.