Through Summer Experiences and other International
activities, an Aleph will likely encounter members of
the International Office staff. These professionals are
charged with setting and leading the strategic direction
of the organization. International Office staff members
have responsibilities ranging from managing ’s
finances and operations to implementing our International programs and initiatives, to hiring and training
our council and regional paid professional staff to serving as a liaison with our International Teen Executive
Boards. In addition, marketing, fundraising and
relation efforts are coordinated at this level.
Board of Directors
’s transition to independence in , from B’nai
B’rith International was made possible by the leadership and generosity of Lynn Schusterman and the
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation.
At that time, Lynn became the first chair of ’s
Board of Directors, the governing body of the newly
independent not-for-profit organization incorporated
in Washington, DC. Lynn recruited her friends, alumni and other stakeholders to support the organization
financially and join its fledgling board. As Lynn made
her case, participation in the board grew to include
some of the Jewish community’s most influential philanthropists, corporate leaders and professionals. Many
are alumni, parents and advisors who are joined
by the Grand Aleph Godol and International N’siah
to ensure that the Board is representative of all
stakeholder groups. Together the Board of Directors serves as the organization’s highest governing body,
ensuring ’s vitality and direction.
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