Julie Platt
Julie Platt (nee Beren) (born 1957) is a Jewish-American banker and philanthropist who has served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America since 2022. She is the second women to serve as the chair for the organization that oversees 146 Jewish federations across the United States that distribute over $2 billion each year.[1][2]
Julie Beren Platt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Banker and philanthropist |
| Relatives | Marc Platt (husband) Ben Platt (son) |
She had previously served as the Chair of the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and was on the advisory board of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University.[3]
She is the wife of Tony- and Emmy-award winning producer Marc Platt and the mother of actor Ben Platt.
References
- Wagenheim, Mike (2022-06-28). "Julie Platt begins tenure at helm of one of US Jewry's signature organizations". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- Kampeas, Ron. "Jewish fundraising powerhouse JFNA names 2nd woman (and actor Ben Platt's mom) as chair". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- "Julie Beren Platt, C'79". Penn Alumni Trustees. University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
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