Youth Staff

Melissa Kaplan, Young Family Advisor

Melissa Kaplan grew up in Buffalo Grove and spent many summers attending and working in Jewish camping. Melissa graduated from Washington University in St. Louis where she earned a degree in Middle School and Secondary Education and a Minor in Jewish Studies. While in school, she worked as a JUF Lewis Intern.  Melissa currently works as an HR Director at Discover Financial Services in Riverwoods and resides in Northbrook with her husband, Jordan, and 2 kids, Blake and Taylor.