Scott Sandler

By nv_russ928 | October 26, 2021

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

By nv_russ928 | October 26, 2021

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

By cfs_bridget | February 7, 2025

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…

Richard A. Schulman

By nv_russ928 | November 3, 2021

Doris Schwartz

By cfs_bridget | December 19, 2024

It is an honor and privilege to be part of the Jewish Foundation of Los Angeles team, serving our esteemed community of stakeholders. This dream role connects all of my strengths and passions with one of the most vital philanthropic institutions creating meaningful change for the Jewish and Greater LA community.  Doris Schwartz joined The…

Mark N. Schwartz

By nv_russ928 | October 26, 2021

Mark Schwartz is chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. He is a public and private company CEO, CFO, and board member. Currently, he serves as a board member of Onfolio Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded technology services company and Diana’s Mexican Food Products, Inc., a privately held food manufacturing company. Mark co-founded…

Annette Shapiro

By nv_russ928 | October 26, 2021

Annette Shapiro has been a volunteer for more than 60 years. She was the first woman and the first non-attorney to become chair of The Foundation and served in that role from 1997 through 2000. Since 1991, Mrs. Shapiro has been a Foundation trustee and vice president, and has served as a member of The Foundation’s…

Sydney Silverman

By cfs_bridget | September 4, 2025

Debra Smalley

By nv_russ928 | October 26, 2021

I am honored to be involved with The Foundation, the leader in charitable giving services for the LA Jewish community. As a member of the Cutting Edge Grants Committee, which helps launch new and innovative organizations and programs in Jewish Los Angeles, it is incredibly rewarding to empower these organizations and positively impact the world.…

Michael G. Smooke

By nv_russ928 | October 26, 2021

Michael G. Smooke is a trustee and chair of the Capital Grants Committee at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. He is of counsel to the law firm Eisner Jaffe, a professional corporation, and vice-chair of its real estate practice group. Mr. Smooke has practiced in the area of real estate development, leasing and…