Jessie Lanoil graduated from Binghamton University (State University of New York) with a BA in the Interdisciplinary field of Philosophy, Politics, and Law, as well as a minor in Gender Studies. Her Senior Thesis examined the implications of the intersections of race and gender. Following her undergraduate studies, she taught numerous classes to high school students in rural Andalusia, Spain on identity, culture, and prejudice/stereotypes. She has also served as an educator working with students from low income communities in both Portchester and Binghamton, NY. In addition to serving as one of the Unity Program Co-Educators in NYC/NJ, Jessie is currently a part-time student at the Drisha Institute for Jewish Education, a school that educates and empowers women in Jewish scholarship, education, and leadership.