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Jacob Baime ICC

CEO, Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC)

Jacob Baime serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC), an organization dedicated to funding, training, and supporting pro-Israel college students. Since becoming CEO in 2013, he has directed the coalition's efforts to strengthen student leadership and campus engagement.

Leadership at the Israel on Campus Coalition

Established in 2002, ICC operates through its professional staff and a network of more than 40 pro-Israel organizations. Its programs welcome pro-Israel students from all backgrounds, regardless of religious identity or political affiliation. The coalition maintains a bipartisan approach to supporting students.

Under Baime's direction, ICC combines research, campus operations, and digital communication into a coordinated strategy. Regional Directors provide ongoing assistance, while a 24/7 National Operations Center ensures students can seek support whenever needed. National polling helps identify persuasive messages about Israel.

During the 2025-26 academic year, ICC distributed 697 microgrants across 167 campuses. Staff engaged 316 campuses and conducted 362 campus visits. The coalition supported 255 students participating in campus leadership elections. Students secured 253 op-ed and broadcast placements, while ICC's digital channels generated 2.97 billion impressions.

National Leadership Summit

ICC organizes an annual National Leadership Summit in Washington, bringing together students, faculty, and national organizations.

The August 2026 gathering took place at the Grand Hyatt Washington under the theme "American. Zionist. Proud." More than 800 students attended, with total participation exceeding 1,200. The event also maintained a waiting list. The Jewish Journal described it as the largest gathering of pro-Israel students in the United States.

Speakers included Sen. John Fetterman, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, freed hostage Omer Shem Tov, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Jon Polin, and author Dara Horn. Jacob Baime concluded the program with a conversation with Omer Shem Tov.

Baime told JNS that the Summit "is proof positive that it is possible" to bring pro-Israel Democrats and Republicans together for constructive discussion. He added, "We really want to encourage young Democrats, who are Zionists, to be leaders in the Democratic Party and young Republicans, who are Zionists, to be leaders in the Republican Party." The next Summit is scheduled for August 8 to 10, 2027, in Washington, D.C.

Previous Professional Experience

Before joining ICC, Baime worked for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). As National Field Director, he supervised professional field organizers, campus programs, and national training initiatives for high school and college students. He previously served as an Area Director in New England.

Media Appearances and Commentary

In August 2026, Baime told The Jerusalem Post that campus challenges continued despite the disappearance of encampments. "Even though we're not seeing encampments on the campuses right now, the situation remains very challenging," he explained.

Discussing online communication, he stated, "The campus conversation is completely integrated with the online conversation." His outlook remained positive: "You can change minds. You can win hearts."

Jacob Baime has contributed opinion articles to Inside Higher Ed and the New York Daily News. He also appeared on the FDD Morning Brief in August 2026 and maintains an X account, @JacobBaime.