Students & Alumni

Océane split her time growing up between the US and France. For the past 5 years she has been calling Tanzania, where her parents reside, home. She graduated from Northeastern University in Boston where she obtained her B.A. in Human Services and Social Entrepreneurship. During her time at Northeastern she was able to participate in extensive international experiences including working in orphanages in Peru & Tanzania, volunteering in a children's hospital in Bolivia, and studying abroad in Indonesia while focusing her in-country research on funding options for orphanages. Océane has a special soft spot for infants and toddlers, and is also a certified Doula. She is thrilled to be a part the Global Activities Scholars Program and is looking forward to learning skills to help children and families effected by poverty on a global level.

Peace Corps Masters International Student Admitted 2016

Tammy was born and raised in Michigan then moved to Texas where she graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration from LeTourneau University.  Her professional background consisted mostly of sales tax accounting for over 14 years. In 2010, she began stepping to a different beat and landed an English teaching position in Hiroshima, Japan where she spent two years teaching English in private schools, public schools and at an Edutainment organization; Kidzania.  Upon her return to the States in 2012 she started a non-profit; Foster the Journey where she worked youth in residential treatment centers in Austin, Texas. Having only a business background and a big heart she then found herself applying and later being accepted to the University of Michigan School of Social Work to gain more knowledge around working with youth who have experienced trauma to better inform her social work efforts going forward.  Tammy served in Peace Corps Swaziland for two years as part of the Master's International program at the University of Michigan and would not trade that experience for anything because it changed her life drastically and redefined her entire heart for the people she serves. Her favorite quote is "Not till we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves." by Henry David Thoreau.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2026

Haley Mozen was born and raised in the Jewish community of metro-Detroit. In 2024, she graduated with honors from the University of Michigan and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Crime and Justice. Post graduation, Haley began working as a psychometrician for the Rochester Center For Behavioral Medicine. Haley is now attending the University of Michigan to pursue her Master’s in Social Work. She is pursuing the Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse pathway in addition to being a part of the JCLP cohort of 2026. Haley’s social work interests include working with kids, disordered eating, and LGBTQ+ populations. In her spare time, Haley loves reading, getting outside, and listening to music.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2026

Izzy Slesnick was born and raised in Ohio. Izzy wanted something different for her undergraduate years and decided to study at Michigan State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a minor in Youth and Society in December of 2023. Izzy is excited to continue her higher education at the University of Michigan with the pathway of Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse, along with being a part of the JCLP 2026 cohort. Izzy's interests in social work include working with children and families in nonprofit and hospital settings, and she hopes to secure a field placement in those areas. Outside of school, Izzy enjoys keeping up with geopolitical affairs, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2026

Jordyn Lash was born and raised in Metro Detroit. In 2024, she graduated from University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and completed the Ross Cappo Sales Track. Jordyn is excited to return to U-M to complete her Masters in Social Work through the Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Pathway as part of the JCLP cohort. Jordyn has been an active member in several nonprofit organizations in her Jewish community such as BBYO, Friendship Circle, Jewish Federation, and Camp Tamarack. Jordyn hopes to use her degree to become a therapist at a Jewish organization or to work in a Jewish nonprofit to help increase community involvement overall. When she is not busy with work or school, Jordyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on long walks, traveling, and going to art fairs and farmer’s markets.

Jewish Communal Leadership Program Class of 2026

Natalie Fenwick grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where she was very involved in the small Jewish Community. She attended Brandeis University and graduated in 2021. After graduating with a BA in Sociology, Natalie worked at Big Sister Association of Greater Boston as a Match Support Specialist and Event Planner. She is excited to move to a new part of the country for grad school. Natalie is pursuing the IP path and has interests in youth mental health, education, and sexual health and sex education. In her free time Natalie enjoys reading, thrifting, and spending time outside!