
Alyssa Gorenberg
Director, N.A. House & Pod Programs
Pronouns: She/Her
Chicago, IL
Alyssa is our Director of North American Houses and Pods. She is driven by Mem Global’s mission of helping young adults grow closer to their Judaism every day. When she turns off her computer, she enjoys watching a lot of football, going to concerts, and cooking any new recipe she can.
Alyssa started at Mem Global in 2018 as an MHWOW Program Coordinator, and has since been promoted to Program Manager, Associate Director, and Director. She moved over to the Resident Support team in 2024. Prior to Mem Global, Alyssa worked at the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit in their NEXTGen Detroit division programming for young adults. She executed a plethora of new programs, including large-scale fundraisers and interfaith couples initiatives, and was named a Detroit Jewish News 36 Under 36. She holds a degree in mathematical sciences from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Alyssa has completed several professional development programs, including M2’s Senior Educators Cohort and UpStart’s Change Accelerator.