Theresa Brekan Bio

Operations Manager

Theresa has been the Operations Manager at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center since 2017, using her efficiency and project management skills to ensure that the PJTC train stays smoothly on its tracks with growing momentum. She came to us from Arizona, where she was the operations manager at a textbook distribution company (ESCO) for over 18 years and worked in operations roles since the beginning of her career. Theresa has successfully brought her vast operations experience to the work she does for PJTC and loves working with the community in Pasadena, finding the people the most rewarding part of her job.

Theresa studied at the University of Dallas, graduating as a Fine Art major. Yes, she is both organized AND creative! In addition to working at PJTC, Theresa is also children's book illustrator, having published over 16 volumes of work. She uses her free time to paint, surf and have fun with her family.