United Jewish Federation of Tidewater recently established the position of NextGen Engagement coordinator, a re-imagined role designed to strengthen connection and community among Jewish young adults in Tidewater. Hannah Yasemsky is the first person to assume the position.
Yasemsky brings a strong background in education and experiential Jewish engagement to this position. A Special Education teacher, she is a recent graduate of George Washington University’s graduate program as an Israel Educator.
“I am excited to be stepping into the new role as the NexGen Engagement coordinator,” Yasemsky says. “With over five years of experience staffing Birthright Israel events and teaching abroad in Israel, I am eager to use my background in experiential learning to build lasting communal connections for the next generation of Jewish leaders.”
The Next Gen Engagement coordinator role reflects the Federation’s commitment to investing in Jewish young adults ages 22 – 40 and creating meaningful entry points into Jewish life, leadership, and philanthropy. In this position, Yasemsky will plan initiatives that build relationships through one-on-one outreach, community presence, and collaboration with partner organizations.
“I am looking forward to turning my education and engagement focus toward fostering a more connected and vibrant Jewish community at home in Tidewater,” Yasemsky says.
To learn more about upcoming NextGen opportunities, email Yasemsky at HYasemsky@UJFT.org.