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Jewish Community Foundation San Diego staff is here to serve the philanthropic needs of the community. Please feel free to contact our staff with any questions.

 

Jeremy Pearl, J.D., LL.M.
Jeremy Pearl

Jeremy Pearl, J.D., LL.M.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Miriam and Jerome Katzin Presidential Chair

Sharleen Wollach
Sharleen Wallach

Sharleen Wollach

Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer

Eli Landau
Eli Landau

Eli Landau

Chief Financial Officer

Josie Arellano

Josie Arellano

Senior Staff Accountant

Ollie Benn

Ollie Benn

Vice President of Philanthropy and Social Impact

Rachael Cunningham

Rachael Cunningham

Program Officer

Lizette Ferrero
Lizette Safa

Lizette Ferrero

Grants Manager

Mara Glik
Mara Hochberg-Miller

Mara Glik

Program Officer

Meryl Goldberg

Meryl Goldberg

Financial Analyst

Alex Jacobs

Alex Jacobs

Marketing and Communications Manager

Mandy Katz

Mandy Katz

Accounting Associate and ChaiSouthAfrica Development Associate

Jessica Ludwig
Jessica Ludwig

Jessica Ludwig

Grants Officer

Estela Mitrani
Estela Mitrani

Estela Mitrani

Legacy Program Manager

Allie Negroni
Allie Negroni

Allie Negroni

Foundation Associate

Sarah Schatz

Sarah Schatz

Senior Manager of Philanthropy

Traci Serrano

Traci Serrano

Director of Administration and Human Resources

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