Abby Rickin-Marks (She/They) is the Operations Manager at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh. Abby graduated from Oberlin College in 2025 with a BA in Sociology with highest honors and Jewish Studies, and a double minor in Politics and Comparative American Studies. Prior to working at Third Space, Abby worked in a variety of Jewish communal settings, including nonprofits and cultural centers, where she specialized in research, programming, and development. They are especially passionate about making Jewish spaces more inclusive and connected to broader movements for justice. Abby brings a commitment to intersectional equity and a strong logistical brain to her work. 

Abby believes that Jewish life is at its best when it is co-created – when people of all backgrounds feel invited to bring their full selves to the table. She is excited to help build a Third Space that celebrates curiosity, art, ritual, and relationships in equal measure. She is particularly drawn to work that builds bridges between generations, geographies, and personal histories within the Jewish community and the community at-large. 

Outside of work, Abby enjoys exploring neighborhoods on foot, cooking vegetarian meals, and talking about genealogy with anyone who will listen. She lives in downtown Baltimore with her girlfriend and rambunctious cat, Popcorn.