We are excited to introduce the QAA Fellows, a new leadership initiative within Queers Against Antisemitism. QAA Fellows are regional leaders appointed to oversee and strengthen our work in communities across the country. By organizing events, fostering partnerships, and engaging local activists, our Fellows bring Queers Against Antisemitism and A Wider Bridge’s mission to life on the ground—building stronger regional networks, amplifying queer voices against antisemitism, and ensuring that our movement remains rooted in community connection and action.
Jessica Cook (Philladelphia)
Jessica Cook is a licensed psychotherapist in Philadelphia. In the wake of October 7th and the onslaught of antisemitism which followed, she has pivoted her career to cater to care for Jews, especially queer Jews whose loss can not be overstated. Philadelphia has the fourth largest Jewish population in the country, the seventh largest in the world, and a 237% increase in antisemitic related hate crimes over the last two years. She has been working tirelessly to address this both generally and within the queer community (where it is also particularly prevalent). The queer Jewish community in Philly feels homeless – socially, emotionally, and politically. Many have been rejected from their families, communities, synagogues, and more because of queer identities. They thought they found a home within queer spaces only to be rejected by them since 10/7. But Jessica believes there is hope. She has seen the welcoming spaces within the Philly “Gayborhood,” which just need assistance to welcome the Jewish community back in. Jessica believes that with education, creating relationships, and community mobilizing, we can do it!
Adam Greitzer (Chicago)
Adam grew up in Los Angeles before attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied History and Creative Writing. He was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and a constant presence at both Chabad and Hillel, and a week after graduation, he moved to Chicago. In the years since he first attended a Jewish United Fund event, he rose up the ranks of their Young Leadership Division, first serving as the Chair of the YLD Pride Committee for three years, and growing it from hosting four events a year, to at least two events a month. He was then elected the President of the YLD Board, serving his term from June 2024 to June 2025 while working in film and television production, and co-producing documentaries about Jewish historical and present-day heroes. He participated in an LGBTQ North American Leaders Delegation to Israel that was meant to attend this year’s Tel Aviv Pride, but ended up with them being stuck in Tel Aviv for the first six days of its war with Iran. When he finally returned from the most meaningful trip of his life, he felt more energized than ever to build a robust community in Chicago where all queer Jews can safely and joyously express their full selves.
Jamie Haft (San Francisco/Bay Area)
Jamie Haft has spent her career supporting organizations to deepen their social impact. She has led a national organization addressing systemic poverty as its executive director. She has also served as a strategic planning consultant to more than a dozen nonprofit organizations representing a range of different social causes. Jamie holds a master’s degree in public relations from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in community development from New York University. Jamie is active with Jewish Family and Children’s Services in San Francisco, Honeymoon Israel, J Leaders, and UpStart.
Joey Waknin (South Florida)
Joey Waknin is a committed South Florida realtor and a passionate community leader dedicated to building connection, inclusion, and impact. Joey recently joined A Wider Bridge to represent the South Florida demographic and create a shared space and sense of belonging. From founding Ga’ava – Montreal’s LGBTQ Jewish organization – to chairing The Tribe Miami, to hosting signature events like Pillow Talk and the Eurovision Grand Finale Viewing Parties via the University of Miami, Joey always finds ways to bring people together with his “let’s just do it” spirit and contagious energy. If you’re in the neighborhood, keep an eye out – it’s a guaranteed good time!