Wednesday, December 2, 2026 11:30am – 2:00pm Vineyards Country Club, Naples
Originally from the San Francisco Bay area, Tessa is a 2024 graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she earned her B.A. in Political Science and Communication. At UCSB, Tessa spent three years in student government, culminating in her term as Student Body President. In May 2024, she made history as the first Shabbat-observant Associated Students President, representing more than 24,000 students.
In the wake of October 7th, after facing targeted harassment and antisemitism, Tessa chose to speak out bravely about her experiences. Since then, Tessa has become a leading Jewish and Zionist voice on social media. Her advocacy has earned her an invitation to the White House and the United Nations, UCSB’s University Service Award, and a feature in the documentary October 8.