Alyssa Craft is a visionary leader who blends innovation and tradition to create meaningful Jewish experiences. Raised in an interfaith family with a deep love of Jewish learning and community, she is passionate about fostering innovation and inclusivity at American Jewish University. Craft holds a bachelor’s in Religious Studies from The University of Arizona, a master’s in Jewish Nonprofit Management from the Zelikow School, and a Certificate in Jewish Experiential Education from The Pardes Institute. As Executive Director of the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, she manages operations, strategic growth, and program development. When not shaping the Jewish future, she enjoys the beach with her husband and her very Jewish cat, Rachel.