Cabinet Members are passionate leaders committed to strengthening Jewish communities locally, across North America, and around the world. Members create a lasting impact for current and future generations through leadership development and strategic philanthropy. All members are connected to and endorsed by their local Jewish Federation.
Cabinet builds a deeply connected community through transformative events. Members attend multi-day Cabinet Retreats for leadership development, join International Study Missions to witness the global reach of Jewish Federations, and gain special access to national events, including Advocacy Fly-Ins, The General Assembly, and more.
Cabinet nurtures individual growth, while fostering an understanding of their collective impact. Members develop into lifelong leaders who take on influential roles and expand their philanthropic commitment, representing the highest caliber of volunteer leadership in the Jewish community and beyond.
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Co-Chair, National Young Leadership
Stephanie currently serves as Vice Chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, following her term as Campaign Chair, and has been a passionate and dedicated leader within the Jewish community for many years. She joined the Federation Board in 2023 and also serves as a Board Observer for the Jewish Agency.
A member of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) National Young Leadership Cabinet since 2022, Stephanie has held numerous key local leadership roles, including Chair of Connections in 2023, Chair of the inaugural Ben Gurion Society, and Chair of the reinstated Federation Fall Fundraiser in 2024. She is an active member of Herzl Ner Tamid, where she serves on the Membership Committee, and previously chaired the Parent Teacher Committee at the Jewish Community Center (JCC).
Beyond her Jewish community involvement, Stephanie is also engaged in the public school system, contributing her time and energy as a member of the PTSA board.
Stephanie and her husband, David, are the proud parents of two daughters, Aviva and Ariela. She is deeply committed to her family, friends, and community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and walking with her dog, Shine.
Co-Chair, National Young Leadership
Steven Paletz is currently an Attorney at Akerman LLP, focusing on Real Estate Law. He represents developers, investors and lenders throughout the lifecycle of a commercial real estate transaction. He is currently a commissioner on the Colorado Economic Development Commission, where he has served since November of 2021.
Steven is a 4th year in the Jewish Federation of North America's Young Leadership Cabinet where he serves on the executive board. Steven also serves as a board member on the Jewish Agency for Israel's North American Council.
Steven graduated from Yeshiva University with a degree focused on the U.S. Political System. He earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
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