Aimee Weiss is a second-year student and Littauer Fellow in the NYU Wagner/Skirball MPA-MA in Hebrew and Judaic Studies program. Originally from Chicago, she received a BA from American University in Washington DC in Jewish Studies and a minor in Israel Studies. Previously, Aimee was the Midwest Director of the World Zionist Organization Department for Diaspora Activities and the Midwest Director for Masa Israel Journey, where she continues to consult on strategic planning, process building, and professional development. While in graduate school, she has interned at The Jewish Museum and the Jewish Funders Network. The NYU and NYC networks stir Aimee’s passion for public service. The program’s training and education informs her work, empowering Aimee to maximize her impact and push towards social change through a Jewish lens.