Marc Rohatiner
My introduction to the organized Jewish community was thirty years ago when I served on a Federation committee that made recommendations on requests for grants from the Jewish Community Foundation. Through that experience, I learned of the critical role that Foundation grants play for a very diverse set of creative and thoughtful initiatives. Since then,…
Ellen Rosen
I’ve spent many years advising families, private foundations, and nonprofits on their finances, including their philanthropy. Foundation donors are a pleasure to work with and I enjoy using my significant experience in tax law, accounting, and estate planning to help them realize their charitable giving goals. Ellen Rosen joined The Foundation in 2017 to oversee…
Dan Rothblatt
Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of donors, some are new to charitable giving and others have decades of experience. Each one has their own journey and reasons for giving. To quote author Danny Siegel, ‘Tzedakah is where heaven and earth touch.’ I’m honored to help people share the joy of tzedakah.…
Natella Royzman
I use my legal background and experience in philanthropy to help clients and their advisors identify and implement tailored, tax-efficient strategies aligned with their charitable priorities. My work centers on bringing clarity and structure to philanthropic goals and unlocking opportunities for greater impact. Natella Royzman serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy & Legal…
Karen Sandler
Karen Sandler has worked at Price Waterhouse, Security Pacific Bank, and The Foothill Group Inc. where for over a decade she specialized in bank loan investments, distressed debt and reorganizations. While currently retired, she serves on the Acquisitions Committee West Coast Friends of the Israel Museum, and on the Today and Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund at the…
Nathan Sandler
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, ICE Canyon LLC
Scott Sandler
I have had the opportunity to work with the Jewish Community Foundation as an investment advisor on behalf of my clients, and have always appreciated the important work it does for our community as whole as well as helping its donors fulfill their individual philanthropic goals and objectives. It is an honor and privilege to…
Evan Schlessinger
Evan Schlessinger is past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. His other lay leadership roles have included serving as chair of The Foundation’s Cutting Edge Grants Committee, member of the Jewish Funders Network’s Executive Committee, board chair of Jewish Family & Life Media, and founding member and past chair of the Los…
Elana Rodan Schuldt
As a recent transplant to LA, I am inspired by the strong leadership of the Jewish Community Foundation. I’m excited to help support the organization’s continued impact across LA. Elana Rodan Schuldt serves as President & CEO of the Rodan Family Foundation, where she leads strategic, evidenced-based giving towards the foundation’s goals. In addition, Elana…