Melissa Bendell (she/her) is the former digital communications producer for the Union for Reform Judaism, with a special focus on social justice work with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. She graduated magna cum laude from American University with a BA in public relations, marketing, and Spanish. She grew up in Framingham, MA, and is a member of Temple Beth Am.
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