Jamie Beran is Bend the Arc’s Chief Operating Officer, where her work is focused on internal management, planning, staff development, and creating an intentional and resilient organizational culture. As COO, Jamie oversees Bend the Arc’s Development, Finance, and Human Resources departments, manages the Board of Directors, and has overseen policy development, strategic partnerships, organizational planning processes, budget development, and complex personnel issues. Jamie has also played a key role in implementing Bend the Arc’s racial equity commitments, particularly in the realms of hiring, compensation, and internal policies and practices. Jamie has held many roles at Bend the Arc, most recently as Chief of Staff for five years before becoming COO.

Jamie has over fifteen years of experience in the Jewish social justice sector. Jamie is a participant in UJA Federation’s Institute for Jewish Executive Leadership, a graduate of The Rockwood Leadership Institute’s Art of Leadership Training and a member of Advancing Women Professionals Social Justice Cohort, and she holds a BA from Goucher College. Jamie lives in Central NJ with her husband and two young children.