For those who may be less familiar with Heather, her accomplishments include three years as Board Chair of Federation, and current service as our Immediate Past Chair and Philanthropy Committee Chair; previously, she was our President of the Women’s Philanthropy Council. Beyond Orange County, she served on the National Women’s Philanthropy Board of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), as the Vice Chair of Engagement, co-chair of JFNA’s 2022 International Lion of Judah Conference, and co-chair of the JFNA Heart to Heart Mission to Israel in 2021. In 2018, Heather was recognized by JFNA with the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for leadership and excellence in service. She has served three terms on the Board of Trustees of Temple Bat Yahm as Trustee of Education and has been honored twice by the Temple, as Woman of the Year in 2013 and with the Dedication and Service Award in 2015.
What I admire most, having worked closely with Heather over the last two years, is her vision for a flourishing Jewish future. Heather's dedication to our community and commitment to leadership is an inspiring example of Jewish expression—a whirlwind of tzedakah in action. Our community is the stronger for it.
Women’s VOICES also plays a critical role in our Jewish Federation campaign. It is the cornerstone of our efforts to enhance and sustain Jewish life, support Jews in need, advocate on pressing issues for our community, and reinforce our unwavering bond with Israel and the global Jewish people.
As we reflect on the success of last night's event, know that, together, we are creating a legacy of impact and unity that resonates throughout Orange County and around the world.
Shabbat Shalom,
Erik Ludwig, PhD
President & CEO
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