Offi Zisser
As Israel Consultant, Offi Zisser adds an on-the-ground perspective to The Foundation’s giving in Israel, working with the Center for Designed Philanthropy team on Israel strategy, grantmaking, and oversight. Offi brings more than two decades of experience working in philanthropy, with dozens of funders, foundations, and corporations. Her philanthropic career began at the Joseph Drown…
Martin S. Appel
I have a longstanding relationship with The Foundation that goes back nearly 40 years. I am especially proud of the years I served as chair, helping to shape The Foundation and of my involvement in the many years that followed and all of The Foundation’s continued progress. Martin S. Appel is a former counsel to Jeffer…
Patrick E. Auerbach
Throughout my career, I have been inspired by bringing people together, building audiences and creating unity to achieve excellence, elevate reputation and optimize impact. As a native of the Los Angeles Jewish community, I am honored to have the opportunity to work with The Foundation and our clients to achieve their philanthropic aspirations. Patrick Auerbach,…
Kenneth August
Vice Chairman, Deloitte LLP (retired)
Robert Avery
Serving others and helping to make the world as close to ideal as possible is what motivates me on the job and in personal development. I look forward to a long career with The Foundation, helping to manage assets to benefit the community. Robert Avery is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience…
Lynn Bider
I have been particularly impressed with The Foundation’s staff, grantmaking and programs. I have served a prior term on The Foundation’s Board of Trustees and am excited to serve again. I hope to continue in its tradition of excellence. Lynn Bider is the former Sylvia Weisz Women’s Campaign Chair at the Jewish Federation of Greater…
Leah Bishop
Leah M. Bishop is Co-Chair of the Trusts and Estates department and Co-Chair of the Charitable Giving and Tax-Exempt Organizations Group at Loeb & Loeb LLP. Prior to this position, she was a partner in the tax department of O’Melveny & Myers LLP. She became a Jewish Community Foundation trustee in 1998 and currently serves as…
Melissa Held Bordy
Melissa Held Bordy is the Chief Financial Officer of Held Properties. Prior to joining Held Properties in 1987, she served as Vice President of Asset/Liability Management for California Federal Savings and Loan Association, Vice President of Financial Administration for Beverly Hills Savings and Loan Association, and assistant treasurer for R & B Enterprises. She serves on…