Ethan Kassar Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

Executive board member for the Jewish Students Association at American University. In charge of maximizing student engagement in the club and our events.

Washington DC

Uses network to build meaningful relationships to further engage students in Jewish life at American University

Plan events, lobby Congresspeople, volunteer on primary and general congressional campaigns, and attend national conferences to learn more about politics

In charge of expanding club membership, coordinated outreach with other organizations on campus, planned events, lobbied Congresspeople, volunteered on primary and general congressional campaigns, and attended national conferences to learn more about politics

Monitored local and campus press, wrote three Op-Eds related to the Middle East, and ran three workshops/educational events regarding the Middle East and Israel.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Works at Adas Israel religious school as a teacher. Teaches third and fourth grade Hebrew and Judaica. Job includes managing classroom, executing lesson plans, supervising children, and corresponding with parents.

Along with responsibilities from previous position, I also assist the presidents in managing the executive board members and overseeing club activity.

Planned events on campus, promoted various activities to club members (specifically freshmen), worked closely with members of the administration/board of directors on improving campus life, tracked antisemitism on campus, recruited new members

PeerK-12 is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equality and educational responsibility in Kindergarten thru 12th grade. During my time as an intern, I had the opportunity to get involved in important school board elections all over San Diego County. Ensuring that Jewish students are treated equally requires us to have allies in.

Planned and executed Middle East informational programs, attended training sessions, applied for grants, and communicated with students around the country.

San Diego, California, United States

Worked as a pool lifeguard. Responsible for member safety and satisfaction.

San Diego, California, United States

Worked as a teacher's assistant in an elementary and middle religious Sunday school. This role consisted of helping manage a classroom, plan educational activities, assist with technology, supervise children, and correspond with parents.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government, First Year

Activities and Societies: Lincoln Scholar/Undergraduate Certificate in Political Thought, Vice President on the SSI Executive Board.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of the Scribe, President of the National History Day Club, President of the Jewish Teen Club.