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JEFF SCHOENFELD
Fran Eizenstat Legacy Award
Jeff Schoenfeld, devoted philanthropist and esteemed investment executive, has solidified himself as a foremost Jewish communal leader supporting vulnerable populations.
As Past President of UJA-Federation of New York, current Co-Chair of Capital Gifts and Special Initiatives at UJA, Vice Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, and many other leadership roles, Jeff has proven time and again his commitment and passion to serving on behalf of vital Jewish causes. His leadership has helped provide funding for in-home care, food, emergency financial assistance, and social services for Holocaust survivors as well as humanitarian aid.
Retired General Partner at Brown Brothers Harriman, Jeff has honed his valuable financial expertise across numerous roles including leading the firm’s institutional Investment Management client activities, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Asset Allocation, and Head of Fixed Income Management.
Jeff’s philanthropic commitment goes beyond Jewish causes and extends to diversity and inclusion efforts. He sponsors BBH’s LGBTQ Affinity Group and BBH Pride and is an acting member of the Board of Directors for amfAR. Jeff also serves on the board of the Jim Joseph Foundation, NPR Foundation, and is a member of the Graduate Executive Board of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his MBA in Finance.
Jeff’s enduring leadership and commitment continue to have a profound impact on the lives of Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable communities, making him uniquely deserving of the Fran Eizenstat Legacy Award.
THE HONORABLE GRACE MENG
U.S. Congresswoman, 6th District
Visionary Leadership Award
Congresswoman Grace Meng is serving her seventh term in the United States House of Representatives, where she proudly represents New York’s 6th Congressional District in Queens. When she was elected in 2013, she became the first Asian American member of Congress from New York State. A lifelong Queens resident, Grace has built a career focused on protecting vulnerable communities and expanding opportunities for New Yorkers in need.
In Congress, Grace has been a strong advocate for federal funding that supports senior services, affordable housing, and community-based nonprofits that provide essential care and connection for older adults. She is also a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and a Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism. In addition, she has helped to secure resources and advance policies that improve the quality of life for families in Queens and throughout the nation.
For Selfhelp, Grace was instrumental in securing a grant of $850,000 to support capital improvements at the Martin Lande House Senior Residence in Flushing. A constant presence in the community, she has joined Selfhelp for groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and celebrations at our housing and older adult centers, demonstrating her deep commitment to the well-being of Queens’ aging population.
Selfhelp Community Services is proud to honor Congresswoman Grace Meng with the Visionary Leadership Award for her steadfast leadership and her commitment to uplifting and strengthening our communities.
GALA COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRS
Staci & John R. Barber
Debrah Lee Charatan
Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat
Patti Askwith Kenner
Jerry LoStaci & John R. Barber
Debrah Lee Charatan
Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat
Patti Askwith Kenner
Kate Marks
Jessica Milstein Mishra & Sambit Mishra
Raymond V.J. Schrag
Brian R. Steinwurtzel
Tai Wang
VICE CHAIRS
Dennis Baum
Kimberly &
Matthew A. Cantor
Corey Dicker
Ilse Melamid
Judi & Alfred E. Netter
Mindy Schneider &
Michael Lesser
Benjamin P.D. Schrag
COMMITTEE
Michael Bamberger
Ernest L. Bial
Tony Binshtyen
Lee Bloch
Jeff Fells
Tara Friedman, MD
Dana Golding &
Richard Scharf
Joanie Lekisch Goldstein
Adam Herbst
Cathy Hull & Neil Janovic
Peter H. Jakes
Stuart & Rosemary Kaplan
Suri Kasirer
Ellen & Ron Kisner
Barry Konig
Jackie Lekisch Lantz
Katie Lesser
Paul Levinsohn
Ralph P. Marash
Amy Goldberg Michel
René Plessner
Ron Ries
Richard Roberts
Thomas H. Roche
Jeremy Shell
Lilian Sicular
Steven G. Tepper
Lynne & Michael Wolitzer
Selfhelp Community Services Foundation
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520 Eighth Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.selfhelp.net