Lou Fusco (They/Them) is the Program Manager at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh. Lou graduated from Goucher College in 2021 with a BA in Anthropology & Sociology, with a concentration in Social Justice, and a double minor in Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies and Dance. Prior to working at Third Space, Lou was a Repair the World Baltimore Fellow for two years where they created and facilitated service-based community programming for Jewish young adults focusing on a wide variety of social justice themes like education, food, environmental, and gender justice.  

Lou deeply believes in the principle that we do not need to qualify our identities- Jewish and otherwise- in order to belong. They understand the importance of representation of intersectional identities and know that for many, the mere act of showing up as one’s full self is brave and radical. Lou is motivated to create an environment at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh in which people of all different backgrounds can come together to learn, connect, and have fun.   

Outside of work, Lou enjoys reading, knitting, spending time with friends and family, and watching football on Sundays. They also have a deep love for the city of Philadelphia- where they grew up- and will happily share recommendations on where to get a Philly cheesesteak.