Jerusalem Staff
Director
Prof. Marsha Kaitz
Marsha Kaitz, Professor Emeritus at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is cofounder of Mom2Mom and director of the Mom2Mom Jerusalem branch. Her research efforts include evaluating the efficacy of Mom2Mom as a support project for new parents. Marsha is an active participant of the Professional Development Network, Harris Foundation, Chicago, IL, USA that supports the health and well-being of families and children.
Coordinator
Naomi Tessler
Naomi Tessler, BSW, is the director of training and supervision at Mom2Mom. She is a social worker and breast-feeding counselor. Naomi began her career in Mom2Mom as a volunteer and in 2003 joined the staff. Naomi is an active member of Jerusalem’s volunteer committee, and she volunteers in other city projects as well.
Miriam Chirki
Coordinator
Miriam Chriki, MA in Developmental Psychology, is cofounder of Mom2Mom and past coordinator. Today, Miriam serves as an advisor on future plans and strategies of Mom2Mom. Miriam has studied fathering and mothering of newborn infants, and works with families with young children with developmental and behavioral challenges.
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