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Board & Leadership

The volunteer leaders who guide Federation's strategy, stewardship, and service to the community.

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Jeff Schindler

Board Chair, 2025-2026

The Board of Directors sets Federation's strategic direction, ensures fiduciary responsibility, and represents the breadth of San Diego's Jewish community. Board members are volunteers who give generously of their time, expertise, and resources.

2025-2026 Executive Committee

The officers and at-large members who lead the board's work.

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Jeff Schindler

Board Chair

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David Bark

Immediate Past Board Chair

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Heidi Gantwerk

President & CEO

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Larry Katz

Treasurer

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Meryl Maneker

Secretary

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Sonia Israel

Vice Co-Chair, Campaign

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Ingram Losner

Vice Co-Chair, Campaign

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Debbie Deverett

Women's Philanthropy Board Chair

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Simone Abelsohn

Director-at-Large

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David Bramzon

Director-at-Large

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Kira Finkenberg

Director-at-Large

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Jack Maizel

Director-at-Large

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Robert Rubenstein

Director-at-Large

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Elliot Scott

Director-at-Large

2025-2026 Board of Directors

The full board, representing every corner of Jewish San Diego.

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Tina Beranbaum

Jewish Community Foundation Board Chair

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Silvana Christy

Director-at-Large

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Julie Datnow

Director-at-Large

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Ronit Droker

Director-at-Large

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Uri Feldman

Director-at-Large

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Allison Hauser Erickson

Director-at-Large

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Sara Kabakoff

Women's Philanthropy Campaign Co-Chair

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Heather Keith

Women's Philanthropy Campaign Co-Chair

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Debbie Kornberg

Director-at-Large

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Seth Krosner

Director-at-Large

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Jeremy Pearl

Permanent Guest, Jewish Community Foundation CEO

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Lisa Pearl

Immediate Past Board Chair, Women's Philanthropy

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Shari Schenk

Director-at-Large

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Sarah Shekhter

Director-at-Large

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Victor Shlionsky

Director-at-Large

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Elizabeth Siegler

Board Member

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Howard Somers

Director-at-Large

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Guri Stark

Director-at-Large

Roster as of the 2025-2026 board year.

Governance & Accountability

How Federation leadership stays transparent and accountable to the community.

Financial Transparency

Annual reports, audited financials, and IRS Form 990 filings are published every year.

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Professional Team

Day-to-day work is carried out by Federation's professional staff under board oversight.

Staff directory →

Leadership Pipeline

The Goldberg Institute and Young Leadership Council prepare the community's next generation of board leaders.

Leadership programs →

Interested in community leadership?

Board service begins with involvement. Join a program, volunteer, and grow your leadership in Jewish San Diego.

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