Meet Our Trustees
Over 380 women are Trustees of the Jewish Women's Foundation, including 50 multigenerational families. Get to know a few of the forward-thinking women who sit at our philanthropic table!
Our Leadership
2025-2026 Steering Committee
The Steering Committee comprises the leadership of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (JWF) and is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and priorities of JWF. The work of the Foundation, primarily accomplished at the committee level, concentrates on grantmaking, programs, and resource development.
Nancy Krent – JWF Chair (May 2027)
Sue Rifas – Immediate Past Chair (May 2027)
Naomi Senser – Grants Chair (May 2027)
Andi Srulovitz – Leadership & Resource Development Chair (May 2026)
Beth Shapiro Kopin – Evaluation & Research Committee Chair
(May 2027)
Bonnie Marcus – Financial Liaison
Jan Schwartz – Advocacy
& Outreach Chair
(May 2026)
Lynne Reich – Program
Chair (May 2026)
Sara Wolkenfeld – Education/Leadership Development Grants Subcommittee Chair (May 2026)
Marilyn Green-Rebnord – Health/Well-Being Grants Subcommittee Chair (May 2027)
Marjorie Loeb – Economic
Security/Legal Reform
Grants Subcommittee Chair (May 2027)
Aleeza Lubin – Innovation Subcommittee Chair (May
2027)
Ilana Seder Rosen – Multigenerational
Chair (May 2027)
Shari Slavin – JWF Chair Appointee (May 2026)
Sheri Bassewitz – At-Large
Member (May 2026)
Carol Golder – At-Large Member (May 2027)
Anna Gomberg – At-Large
Member (May 2027)
Jane Lederman – At-Large Member
(May 2026)
Amy
Rubin – At-Large Member (May 2027)
Amy Tuchler – At-Large Member
(May 2027)
Trustee Highlights
To demonstrate the value of each unique voice and perspective within our diverse organization, it is our pleasure to share articles highlighting some of our Trustees.
Marilyn Cohen
For Founding JWF Multigenerational Trustee Marilyn Cohen, It's About Giving Back
Read about Marilyn
