Changing the World, One JAMer at a Time

Last night, we, the JAMers, were given the opportunity to converse in small groups with various young Jews working in the political world. I, personally, spoke with Yoni Bock, an information officer for USAID, Alexander Greenbaum, an economist with Nathan Associates, and Katie Schenk, a program associate for the population council. During our meeting with Bock, the JAMers went around and said what they hoped to do in the future.

As each JAMer spoke, I realized what amazing individuals have been brought together in our nation's capital for this program. One person said that they wanted to work for human rights around the world within the US government, another said that they wanted to travel abroad and educate impoverished children. One JAMer said that they wanted to work with local policy and help relieve poverty in the U.S., and another said that they wanted to provide free pediatric services in various developing countries. I was awed by the fact that, after only hearing four teens speak, we already seemed to have covered so much ground! It gives me hope for the future to know that there are so many people who all want to do different things, but achieve very similar goals. There are so many capable, passionate, and motivated teens at this program, and I look forward to seeing how each person improves the world in which we live.

-Dani M.
JAM '07