Jory Hanselman Mayschak is the Founder and CEO Emerita 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 Wilderness Therapy, the nation’s first Jewish wilderness therapy program. In 2021, Jory led BaMidbar through its transition from a fiscally sponsored entity to an independent 501(c)3. 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 Bachelors of Science from Tufts University, a Masters Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Colorado, and a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Stanford University. She is also a Wexner Field Fellow and received a Covenant Foundation 2023 Pomegranate Prize.
From 2016 to 2024, Jory set the strategic vision for BaMidbar and oversaw board development, strategic program development, and fundraising and development efforts.
Jory has been appointed Vice President of Operations at Sacred Spaces, starting in September 2024.