Organizational Leadership
As a full-time venture philanthropist, Laura contributes her time and social capital. She is currently serves on over a dozen non-profit organizations’ boards.
Jewish Organizations
Center for Media and Democracy in Israel
Co-Founder
The Center for Media and Democracy in Israel is a non-partisan, non-profit, news organization that empowers the public and promotes democratic discourse in Israel through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling that sparks action. Headquartered in Tel Aviv.
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund of San Francisco
Member, Endowment Executive Committee
The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is a philanthropic catalyst, connecting Bay Area Jews – of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – to the power we have as a community to improve the world. Headquartered in San Francisco.
Foundation Board Incubator (through Jewish Teen Funders Network)
Co-Founder
Based on the model of giving circles, Jewish Teen Foundation Board programs offer teens the opportunity to explore Jewish values and ideas, develop leadership skills, and practice philanthropy. Headquartered in New York City.
Jim Joseph Foundation
Board of Directors
The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation, commonly known as the Jim Joseph Foundation, is devoted exclusively to supporting Jewish education of youth and young adults in the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco.
The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation
Board of Directors
The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation is committed to rebuilding Jewish life in that part of Europe where the destruction of the Holocaust was followed by the oppression of Communist rule. Headquartered in New York City.
DeLet Alumni Network (through Hebrew Union College)
Founder
The DeLeT Alumni Network is a support and resource network of the DeLeT fellowship program that helps DeLeT alumni to continue to grow as Jewish educators, teachers, and teacher-leaders throughout their careers. Headquartered in Los Angeles.
AIPAC
NW Regional Board
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a bipartisan organization of U.S. citizens committed solely to strengthening, protecting and promoting the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the United States and Israel. Regional Board based in San Francisco.
General Organizations
Aspen Institute
Board of Trustees; Chair, Socrates Program Sub Committee
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. The Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Social Finance
Board of Directors
Social Finance is dedicated to mobilizing capital to drive social progress. They bring uncommon partners together around a common purpose: to measurably improve the lives of those in need. Headquartered in Boston.
Bernard Osher Foundation
Board of Directors
The Bernard Osher Foundation seeks to improve quality of life through support for higher education and the arts. Headquartered in San Francisco.
Service Year Alliance
Board of Advisors
Service Year Alliance is an organization relentlessly pursuing a bold vision — making a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. Headquartered in Washington, D.C.