Jamie Diamond never expected to find herself researching the trial of a death row inmate, but that was just one of many experiences during her year as an Avodah Corps Member that had a lifelong impact. Jamie always had an … Continue reading
7th May, 2021
Reilly is from the Mad River Valley of Vermont and recently graduated with her bachelors degree in Human Rights from Bard College. Prior to joining the 2020-2021 Avodah New Orleans cohort where she will be working for VOTE (Voice of … Continue reading
12th Oct, 2020
Halle serves as the Institutional Memory Project Manager for Ashé Cultural Arts Center, a Black diaspora institution in New Orleans that uses art for community development. Halle is grateful for the chance to continue pursuing oral history in this role … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020
Emily is an Investigations Fellow at the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center. Emily is from Chicago, and a recent graduate from Haverford College where she majored in History and Fine Arts. She wrote her history thesis about southeastern Louisiana, and … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020
Miriam is an Outreach Coordinator at the Oretha Castle Boulevard Merchants and Business Association. She graduated from Tulane University with a double major in Philosophy and Jewish studies. After college, she worked as an administrative assistant back home in Cherry … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020
Rachel is a Client and Family Assistance Associate at The Promise of Justice Initiative. Rachel was born and raised in Washington, DC. She graduated in May 2020 from Brandeis University where she majored in Psychology and minored in Hispanic Studies. … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020
Claire is a Program Assistant at Innocence Project New Orleans. Claire grew up in Millburn, NJ before moving to Pittsburgh for college. They graduated this past spring with a degree in social work, and are looking forward to getting more … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020
Aaron is a Move-In Specialist at UNITY of Greater New Orleans. Aaron is from New York and is a recent graduate of the Vassar College Music Program, where he studied upright bass.
6th Oct, 2020
Hayle is a Unanimous Jury Specialist at the Promise of Justice Initiative. Hayle is originally from Portland, Oregon. Before becoming an Avodah Corps Member, Hayle studied history with a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights at Haverford College. She … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020
Hava grew up in South Carolina and then attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She got her start organizing with the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs. She is an interdisciplinary artist and aspiring social worker. She is particularly … Continue reading
6th Oct, 2020