Molly B. Koch
Speaker/President, Baltimore Board

Molly B. Koch’s work on the cult phenomenon and the devastation caused to individuals and their families, has gained her a reputation as a leading authority on the topic. In 1974, Ms. Koch co-founded The Personal Freedom Foundation, an educational resource center and support organization.

From 1980-1987 Ms. Koch was the Director of the Baltimore based Project Yedid, which monitored cult activity throughout the United States. Much of Ms. Koch’s work and research provided critical information on cult groups and their activities for use by the FBI, the ATF and the Israeli government.

Ms. Koch has also been a teacher and principal for over 30 years. Her work in the fields of education, teacher/student relations and family counseling, has gained her national acclaim. She was the first recipient of the coveted Lipsetts Award for Jewish Education in 1979, received the “Outstanding Woman Honorary Award” from Woman’s Day Magazine in 1987, and was recognized by the Maryland State Senate for her service to the Jewish community.

Having worked with Jews for Judaism during the 1980s and early 1990s, Ms. Koch assumed the presidency of the Baltimore Board of Directors in 1998 and continues to be an active member of our speaker’s bureau and counseling staff.

Molly Koch
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