Meet our Chapter Presidents.

  • Samantha Przybisiki is a public speaker, educator, and nonprofit leader working at the intersection of Jewish identity, education, and civic engagement. She is the Founder and CEO of We Are Enough, a youth education initiative that has brought identity- and empathy-building programming to more than 1,500 elementary students across multiple Connecticut school districts.

    Her work spans curriculum development, public education, and national advocacy. Samantha co-authored and narrated the Anti-Defamation League’s Awareness to Action educational program and has collaborated with organizations including The Blue Square Alliance to advance public engagement. She has spoken nationally on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and bridge-building, with audiences ranging from classrooms and synagogues to the U.S. Department of Education.

    At Brandeis University, Samantha serves as President of Jewish on Campus at Brandeis and T’filah Coordinator for the university’s Reform community, where she works to strengthen Jewish life and foster meaningful dialogue across difference.

    Whether speaking to students, educators, policymakers, or community leaders, Samantha is driven by a simple belief: Meaningful dialogue begins not with agreement, but with humanization and genuine understanding.

  • Gabriella Karp is a sophomore at Boston University studying Psychology and Sociology and serves as the President of BU’s Jewish on Campus chapter. She is also actively involved with BU Hillel and is passionate about building a strong and welcoming Jewish community on campus. As a fourth-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors, her Jewish identity is connected to a commitment to preserving Jewish history, upholding the core value of Tikkun Olam, and ensuring that students have the confidence and community to advocate for themselves and others.


    Outside of her Jewish leadership, Gabriella is involved in psychological and social science research at Boston University and is particularly interested in mental health and human behavior. In her free time, Gabriella loves crafting, exploring Boston, and pretty much anything involving dogs and animals.

  • Sammy Portnay is a Human Services major with a concentration in Pre-Social Work at the University of Delaware, where she serves as President of Jewish on Campus. Her involvement in Jewish leadership began in high school through Merkaz, a Jewish high school program where she developed her passion for community, social action, and Jewish identity.

    In 2023, Sammy participated in the L’Taken Teen Social Justice Seminar through the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, where she explored public policy, social justice, and civic involvement and advocated on Capitol Hill with members of Congress. She also participated in the URJ Teen Israel Organizing Immersive, where she learned about Israeli society and culture and developed skills to engage and organize her community around Israel.

    At the University of Delaware, Sammy is passionate about strengthening Jewish student life, advocating for Jewish students, and creating a welcoming and connected Jewish community on campus. Through her work with Jewish on Campus, she hopes to empower students to embrace their Jewish identities, engage in meaningful dialogue, and build connections within and beyond the Jewish community.

  • Judaism sits at the center of how I live. It's there in the Shabbat dinners with my family, in the connections I make with people around me, and in the questions I bring to almost everything else I care about. As a rising senior at Emory studying Political Science and History, I've come to see my academic life as an extension of my Jewish one: Tikkun Olam taught me to interrogate power and history rather than just record them. I learned to ask those first questions at my Bat Mitzvah, where entering Jewish adulthood meant taking on the obligation to give back to the world I was now old enough to shape. I'm a proud member of the Jewish community at Emory, and I'm grateful JOC gives students like me a platform to bring that pride into the open.

  • Tzipora Guttman is the Founder and President of Jewish on Campus at Washington University in St. Louis. Her involvement in Jewish student leadership began in high school, where she served for two years as chapter President and a Regional Executive Board Member of the Jewish Student Union, sparking her interest in building Jewish community and advocating for Jewish students on campus.

    At WashU, Tzipora serves on the Hillel Leadership Council’s Engagement Committee, where she focuses on helping students find a place within the Jewish community. She is also a Student Union Senator, where she addresses issues affecting the broader student body and brings her perspective as a Jewish student leader to campus conversations. As a member of WashU’s Undergraduate Student Success Advisory Board, Tzipora contributes to conversations with school administration about improving the undergraduate experience. Through her work with Jewish on Campus, she is interested in fostering interfaith dialogue and building connections between Jewish students and the broader campus community.

    Tzipora is also involved in stroke rehabilitation research and studies Neuroscience with a minor in Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies.

  • Daniela Dreifach is a Student Union Coordinator at Jewish on Campus and the Co-President of NYU’s Jewish on Campus chapter, where she has been an active leader since her sophomore year. She has long been involved in Jewish advocacy work, previously serving as president of her high school’s Jewish student union. Daniela is passionate about fighting antisemitism and spreading Jewish joy through community-building and education. Originally from Montclair, New Jersey, she enjoys volunteering at her local animal shelter. She is currently a senior at NYU, majoring in political science, and plans to pursue a career in law after graduation.

  • I am a motivated student at George Washington University, pursuing a Master of Science in International Business. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic energy of New York, where I grew up, I've carried forward its spirit of innovation and ambition. The city's rich history as a hub for business and finance has deepened my desire to pursue a career in these corporate finance.

    I'm excited to leverage my experiences and academic pursuits to contribute meaningfully to the finance industry. As a student dedicated to both personal growth and academic excellence, I bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude to everything I do. I'm enthusiastic about connecting with professionals, mentors, and peers who share a similar passion for finance and business, and gain practical experience through internships.

  • Kayla Lasson is a senior at Towson University, majoring in Theatre Studies. She grew up going to Jewish schools and camps, but didn’t realize until college how important and special her Judaism meant to her.

    “After experiencing antisemitism on my college campus, I reached out to Jewish on Campus to seek advice. At the end of filling out a form regarding the incident, I was asked if I also wanted to start a JOC club. That I how I brought JOC to Towson. Everything happens for a reason! I am so excited for the work that my board and I will bring to this club. I take pride in supporting western values, democracy, and advocating for Jewish students. That’s why I am honored to be the president of Jewish on Campus at Towson University.”

  • Anat Garcia is a student at the University of Florida and the president of JOC en Español, an initiative dedicated to informing, connecting, and empowering Spanish-speaking Jewish communities, a language counterpart to Jewish on Campus. The platform brings Jewish on Campus’s mission, educational resources, and advocacy to Spanish-speaking audiences.

    As president, Anat leads the creation of Spanish-language content about Jewish identity, campus life, Israel, and antisemitism. Passionate about communication and Jewish advocacy, she works to ensure that Spanish-speaking students and community members can engage with these important conversations in their own language.

    Through JOC en Español, Anat hopes to expand the reach of Jewish on Campus, strengthen connections across Jewish and Hispanic communities, and create an accessible space where Spanish speakers can stay informed, feel represented, and proudly engage with Jewish life.

  • Eva Dannison is the Co-Founder and President of Jewish on Campus at the University of Connecticut, and has been actively involved with the Student Union since her freshman year. She is also a social media coordinator for Jewish on Campus. Eva is pursuing a double major in Human Rights and Political Science with a minor in Business, and she also sings competitively with her a cappella group. A proud third-generation member of her synagogue, founded by her grandparents on the Massachusetts South Shore, Eva draws deep inspiration from her family’s legacy of Jewish life and leadership. She is passionate about Jewish advocacy, beginning on campus and continuing as she prepares for a future career in law.

  • Sofia Bronshteyn is a Senior at UCLA, studying Political Science and History. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sofia has always been involved in her local Jewish community, and is honored to build a new, strong community at UCLA. As one of the founding leaders of the first JOC West Coast Chapter, Sofia is proud of the growth of JOC and it’s impact on her campus. 

    As the daughter of immigrants, Sofia’s Jewish Identity is connected to a story of resilience, and she is grateful for the ability to build a community of Jewish students proud of their identities and dedicated to the core values of Tikkun Olam.

    Outside of Jewish on Campus, Sofia is involved in Greek Life, Challah for Hunger, and research at the Center for Middle East Development.