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…
Dan Rothblatt
Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of donors, some are new to charitable giving and…
Deborah Johnston
The Foundation’s mission aligns perfectly with my values and I am honored to be a part of it….
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…
Lewis Groner
During my 40 years in marketing and communications, nothing has been more rewarding than telling The Foundation’s story…
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…
Emeritus
Marvin Schotland
I’ve been blessed to work with many passionate and generous donor families in supporting countless causes over the…
Staff
Georgina Baquet
Heather Baroff
June Del Rosario
Warren Fong
Charlotte Friedman
Cynthia Jones
Janet Keller
Iris Manlapid
Kate Martin
Daniel Maya
Beverley Montgomery
Marissa Nachman
DeWayne Nash
Abigail Ortiz Sosa
Tamara Pickering
Sarina Raby
Brooke Schwartz
Audrey Tseng
Judy Weinstein
Allen Zhang
Allen Zhang, CPA, brings more than 20 years of experience in finance leadership to his role as controller…