Executive Director Micky Baer
Micky has been JRC’s Executive Director since May 2020, and her positive energy and attitude, and collaborative spirit radiates throughout our community. With over twenty-five years as a not-for-profit leader, Micky has extensive experience managing operations, mentoring staff, and optimizing a sense of community. She has served as Day Camp Director, Preschool Director, Business Manager, and most recently as Director of North Shore Operations for the Jewish Council for Youth Services. An active volunteer in her school district, Micky was a founding member and past president of PPS109- Parents and Professionals for Success, a collaboration of administrators, teachers, and parents dedicated to supporting families of children with special needs. Throughout her career, Micky has been known for her warmth, enthusiasm, and sensitivity.
Micky graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University. She lives in Deerfield with her husband, Jeff, and teen daughters, Riley and Billie. She loves children, theater, dancing, music, jigsaw puzzles, and eating Ben and Jerry’s straight from the pint.
If you would like any information about membership at JRC Micky would love to set up a time to meet. Connecting with the JRC community is the thing she loves most about her job so never hesitate to reach out!
Contact Micky at: mbaer@jrctogether.org
Phone: 847-328-7678, ext. 2224
You are just what our community needs. You are kind, compassionate, understanding, smiley, warm, and validating!
I love the collaborative nature inherent in leadership at JRC. Working with this beautiful community that wears its progressive values on its sleeve is inspirational and fills my heart with joy. After growing up immersed in the Jewish community, I feel like I’ve found my home with Reconstructionist Judaism and JRC. I see the office as an extension of the JRC family, and I am passionate about facilitating the very best experience for all of our members.