Carla Fishman (Friedman)

When Carla moved to Chicago, she quickly became involved with JUF Young Leadership Division--  and she's spent the last nine years helping others find a welcoming introduction to the Jewish community.

She has held many leaderships roles on YLD's board so far, including leading and participating in the JUF Professional Women's Network Mentorship Program and organizing her board's Campaign contributions. She has also been part of several YLD committees, including the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee; the Board Development Initiatives Committee; and the Data + Analytics committee. She has also been a Builder of the Mishkan community since 2018.

She brings her passion for inclusion to work as well, where she advocates for women in business, and served on her company's and her MBA program's Women in Business boards.

Carla looks forward to continuing her work with YLD as the incoming board president of the 2021-2022 term.

PRONOUNS:
She, Her, Hers

AGE:
31

PRIMARY GIG:
Incoming Strategy Consultant at The Cambridge Group

ON THE SIDE:
Wife, vegetarian chef, aspiring gardener & outdoor enthusiast

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 10 WORDS OR LESS:
A brave leader brimming with positivity and a smile!

A JEW WHO INSPIRES YOU:
Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann: Her vision for building a modern, radically inclusive Jewish community in Chicago that brings more light into the world is so inspiring!

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS:
My proudest accomplishment is graduating with my MBA from Kellogg. I was a part-time student and went after a long day of work, all while balancing time with friends & family and my involvement on the YLD board.