Jory Hanselman Mayschak

Jory Hanselman Mayschak is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of BaMidbar. Jory started her career in the world of Jewish camping, when she joined the Ramah in the Rockies team during its inaugural season. Since then, Jory has worked in a variety of wilderness therapy and experiential education programs. In 2016, Jory returned to Ramah in the Rockies to develop and launch BaMidbar, the nation’s first Jewish wilderness therapy program. Jory has dedicated her career to empowering and inspiring youth, and is thrilled to work in an environment where her three greatest passions—experiential learning, mental health and wellness, and Jewish tradition—intersect. Jory has a B.S. from Tufts University, an M.P.A. with a concentration in nonprofit leadership from University of Colorado, and a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Stanford University. An alumna of the Wexner Field Fellowship, Jory is based in Albuquerque, NM.