Jamie B. Walzer was born in Massachusetts, went to college in Connecticut (Connecticut College), and returned to the Greater Boston area for her young adult life. After getting an MBA with a focus on nonprofit management for children, youth, and families (at the Brandeis Heller School), she met the love of her life and followed him to his home country. She goes back home to hers often to see old connections, and continues to spend some of her life exploring out of her comfort zone with a new language and culture. She has professional expertise in youth program management, online marketing, and coaching for adults. Her favorite hobbies include visiting at restaurants (or creating restaurant experiences at home due to the pandemic), hiking, singing, dancing, and painting.