Jessica Matloub

Jessica Matloub’s four years at the University of Maryland have been some of the most rewarding and transformative of her life. As an eager freshman, she quickly immersed herself in the UMD community through College Park Scholars and The Every Child Project (TECP). Within the Business, Society, and the Economy (BSE) Scholars program, Jessica served as a Scholars Ambassador, representing the program, and as both a Peer Mentor and Peer Mentor Captain, where she helped freshmen transition into college life. She was honored with the Scholars Academic Achievement Award upon graduating from BSE.

Jessica discovered TECP at the First Look Fair, where she found opportunities to tutor and take on various leadership roles. In her senior year, she became President of TECP, overseeing communication between the executive board, the school, tutors, and families while leading new organizational initiatives. Another highlight of Jessica's college experience was joining Alpha Epsilon Phi (AEPhi), where she held several chair positions, including philanthropy, scholarship, mental health, and Circle of Sisterhood. She was also honored to serve as the Chapter President, a role that significantly developed her confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

Jessica’s college journey also led her to explore her religion through the Maimonides Fellowship with UMD Meor, a leadership program that broadened her perspectives and deepened her critical thinking. Her experiences abroad, including studying in Madrid and working at the Wonder School in Tel Aviv through Onward Israel, expanded her global awareness and reinforced her passion for education. As she finishes her senior year, Jessica is completing her studies in Human Development and Hearing and Speech Sciences. She plans to pursue graduate school to earn her Master’s in Education and is grateful for the lasting impact her UMD experiences will have on her future.