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.