Jake was born and raised in the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District he now represents, the son of a surgeon and a scientist. They taught him the values of curiosity and integrity. He and his older brother and sister grew up in the Jewish faith tradition and attended the Newton Public Schools. His 2nd-grade teacher saw he loved to read and gave him books on United States history. He was hooked.
Jake has worked at a startup and a Fortune 100. He's served in government and at a non-profit. And he has degrees in economics and finance. He's seen the Massachusetts economy from multiple angles – theory and practice, high-tech and Main Street. The common denominator is the talent of our people.
In an inclusive economy, everyone can realize their talent, provide for their families, and retire with dignity. In Congress, Jake will work for: