NEW YORK, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish
Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor
advised fund in the country, is pleased to announce the election of
seven new members to its Board of Directors and new appointments to
key leadership positions, including Andrea
Markezin-Press as the incoming President of JCF and
Daniel Blaser, appointed as the
Chair of the Executive Committee.
"We are delighted to have such a passionate and experienced
group join the JCF board," said Rachel
Schnoll, CEO of Jewish Communal Fund. "Their expertise
across various sectors will be invaluable as we empower charitable
giving and strengthen the Jewish community. I have no doubt they'll
significantly contribute to our mission and propel JCF to new
heights." Rachel continued, "I also want to thank Mike Stern for his years of service as President
JCF. His leadership has allowed us to introduce new offerings to
our Fundholders to better facilitate their philanthropy."
Distinguished Leaders Join JCF Board
JCF welcomes a
diverse and accomplished group of individuals to its Board of
Directors:
- Daniel Bonner: Executive
Director, Paul E. Singer Foundation
- Raymond Chalme: CEO and
Principal, Broad Street Development
- Samara Cohen: Chief
Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments at BlackRock
- Spencer Herbst: Global
Strategy and Capability Development Consultant at PwC
- Ben Hochberg: Partner at
Lee Equity
- Gabriel Wasserman: Chief
Accounting Officer and Managing Director, V.E.C.S., VICI
Properties
Andrea Markezin-Press, the
incoming President of JCF, expressed her enthusiasm for her new
role: "I am excited to become the next President of JCF at this
critical time for the Jewish community. With our dedicated board
and staff, we are well-positioned to continue supporting vital
charitable causes and making a meaningful difference in people's
lives."
Andrea Markezin-Press is
President of TABLE Management LP and serves on several prominent
boards and councils. In addition to serving as the President of the
Jewish Communal Fund, she is a member of the Dean's Advisory
Council of the Lehigh University
College of Business, the Investment Management Group of Hadassah,
and the Treasurer of the Pershing Square Foundation. She brings a
wealth of experience in finance and philanthropy to her new
position at JCF.
Daniel Blaser also
commented on his new appointment: "It is a privilege to take on the
role of Chair of the Executive Committee at JCF. I am committed to
furthering our mission and ensuring that our Fundholders can
continue to make a significant difference in the world."
Daniel Blaser is Senior Vice
President of Finance and Legal at Extell Development Company, one
of the leading real estate developers in New York City. In addition to chairing the
Executive Committee of the Jewish Communal Fund, he serves on the
boards of UJA-Federation of New
York and Moishe House. He is
a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Program.
About Jewish Communal Fund
Jewish Communal Fund is one
of the largest networks of Jewish funders, managing nearly
$3 billion in charitable assets for
over 4,800 donor advised funds. JCF's donor advised funds make
giving easy, flexible, and efficient. Learn more about JCF by
visiting www.jcfny.org or calling (212) 752-8277. Visit JCF on
LinkedIn or Instagram.
Media Contact:
Leigh
Wasserman
Jewish Communal Fund
380518@email4pr.com
646-843-6882
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