Team Category: Staff

• Rabbi Jessy Dressin

  

  Jessy Dressin (She/Her) is the founding Executive Director and Rabbi of Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh. Rabbi Jessy, as people affectionately call her, was ordained at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles in 2012 and has been working as a community rabbi for the last twelve years. She most recently…

• Randi Benesch

  

  Randi Benesch (she/her)  is the Director of Strategy and Developmentat Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh.  Previously, she served as the Director of Advancement for Baltimore Center Stage, overseeing all development initiatives, including corporate, foundation and individual giving. Randi had spent the previous five years as the Managing Director of Arts and Culture for the Jewish Community Center of Greater…

• Mark Dressin

  

  Mark Dressin (he/him) is the Director of Facilities and Security at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh. Previously Mark worked at Union Craft Brewing where he managed the packaging department for the last thirteen years.   Mark cares deeply about ensuring the Shaarei Tfiloh part of Third Space gets it proper love and attention.  His maternal…

• Jane Eisner

  

  Jane Eisner (She/Her) is the Director of Marketing at Third Space. She’s a writer, brand strategist, and creative who loves finding the story that makes someone stop scrolling, get curious, and show up. Jane has worked in journalism and playwriting and helped shape the voices of a wide range of brands. At Third Space, she gets…

• Lou Fusco

  

  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…

• Leroy Pinder

  

  Leroy Pinder (He/Him) has lived one block from Shaarei Tfiloh synagogue since 1969.  His family was the nineteenth black family to move into the neighborhood.  As a teenager, Leroy worked at the synagogue for Michael Sopher and Ms. Arnold who helped to make the synagogue run.  He was very excited when he heard Shaarei Tfiloh would…

• Robi Rawl

  

  Robi (She/Her) comes to Third Space in a support role, bringing her experience across sectors to support Rabbi Jessy as the organization grows into its fourth year. Before taking a professional sabbatical, Robi worked in a variety of fields, from archaeology to teaching middle school to running multilevel policy campaigns. While Robi’s official role is to support Rabbi Jessy,…

• Abby Rickin-Marks

  

  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…

• Carly Schwartz

  

  Carly Schwartz (She/Her) is the Senior Director of Operations at Third Space. A community-builder at heart who loves creating spaces where people feel welcome, curious, and connected, Carly’s work lives at the intersection of creativity, Jewish life, and relationship-building. She is especially energized by places that invite people to show up exactly as they are.…