Our Staff
Senior Management
Rabbi Aaron Lerner
Rabbi Aaron Lerner became president and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles in 2023. Known…
Patrick E. Auerbach
Throughout my career, I have been inspired by bringing people together, building audiences and creating unity to achieve…
Robert Avery
Serving others and helping to make the world as close to ideal as possible is what motivates me…
Steve Gamer
I’ve spent my career helping individuals, families, corporations, and foundations achieve their philanthropic goals. Foundation donors bring boundless…
Deborah Johnston
The Foundation’s mission aligns perfectly with my values and I am honored to be a part of it….
Lewis Groner
A classic Foundation ad headline says it all: “If you think earning money is hard, try giving it…
Ellen Rosen
I’ve spent many years advising families, private foundations, and nonprofits on their finances, including their philanthropy. Foundation donors…
Doris Schwartz
It is an honor and privilege to be part of the Jewish Foundation of Los Angeles team, serving…
Naomi Strongin
The work I do daily, overseeing competitive grant programs, connecting thoughtful donors to amazing nonprofits, and facilitating values…
Staff
Georgina Baquet
Heather Baroff
Megan Davis
June Del Rosario
Warren Fong
Charlotte Friedman
Cynthia Jones
Dedrick Knox
Iris Manlapid
Kate Martin
Daniel Maya
Marissa Nachman
Abigail Ortiz Sosa
Tamara Pickering
Sarina Raby
Dan Rothblatt
Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of donors, some are new to charitable giving and…
Sydney Silverman
Audrey Tseng
Allen Zhang
Allen Zhang, CPA, brings more than 20 years of experience in finance leadership to his role as controller…