Jewish Chicago Magazine

Joel exemplifies the values of tzedakah and tikkun olam in everything he does.

He is a board member of Lawrence Hall, a community-based service agency committed to helping heal the effects of childhood trauma and empowering Chicago-area at-risk youth.

With an MBA from the University of Chicago, he has built an impressive professional trajectory through his roles at SC Johnson and now Meta. As a product marketing manager at Meta, he partners to bring new ad products to market for some of the company’s largest advertisers.

But what truly sets Joel apart is how he bridges his corporate expertise with community service, freely offering his specialized knowledge and time to nonprofits to maximize their reach and impact. This intersection of professional excellence and community service demonstrate Joel’s innovative approach to leadership that extends far beyond conventional career success.

Joel also supports JCYS, Maot Chitim, Northwestern Chabad, Chabad of East Lakeview, and Alpha Epsilon Pi.. He enjoys spending Shabbat dinners and holidays with friends and community at Chabad of East Lakeview.

AGE:
33

PRIMARY GIG:
Product Marketing Manager at Meta

ON THE SIDE:
Avid 16″ rec softball player, history buff, and Philly sports fan

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I briefly played drums in an ABBA cover band while in business school. We played two songs – Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS:
Running at the Pennsylvania State Cross Country Championship in my senior year of high school. It was the culmination of four-plus years of training and hard work. I wasn’t the fastest, but I maximized my talent.

A JEW WHO INSPIRES YOU:
I’ll cheat and say two: My friends Alex and Sam. They are consummate community builders and always the first to welcome others. Their generosity and selflessness inspire me to be a better person and Jew.