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He is a co-founder of In Defense of Christians.
He has published extensively on U.S. foreign policy and human rights in the Middle East.
He is an Army veteran and attorney.
Jesse is passionate about bridging cultural divides and has pioneered bilingual programs to educate and engage the Hispanic Christian community on Israel-related issues. His dedication to storytelling and advocacy is showcased through his work on two internationally recognized short films, "Israel a Cappella: The Sound of Truth" and "Cosechas de Lluvia" (Rain Harvesters). These films highlight his commitment to promoting friendship, understanding, and inspiring change on a global scale. Through his leadership at Philos Latino, Jesse continues to make a significant impact, fostering dialogue and collaboration between Latino and Jewish communities in the US and Latin America.
Prior to working at the Philos Project, Matthew worked with a nonprofit where he mentored dozens of college students as well as spoke in front of hundreds of people at college campuses and conferences on issues relating to Israel and antisemitism.
In his free time, you can find Matthew spending time with his wife, traveling, playing video games, or cracking the occasional dad joke.
You can find her talks, publications, and podcast episodes on her website www.culturalgypsy.com.
Isaac graduated from Rutgers University, where he majored in philosophy and political science and minored in classics. He is originally from rural Georgia and now lives in Washington, D.C.