MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Dear Friends,
As we mark Women’s Equality Day, I find myself energized by what lies ahead for Elluminate—and by the significance of this moment. This day offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress women have made, the work that remains, and the importance of investing in women’s leadership to create a more equitable future.
This fall, we will welcome Cohorts 7 and 8 of The Collective, bringing together another extraordinary group of Jewish women nonprofit CEOs leading social change in the U.S., Israel, and beyond. We are also taking an exciting next step with our Global Jewish Women’s Leadership Network, creating a year-round home where women leaders can connect, mentor one another, share expertise, build partnerships and coalitions, and increase their collective impact.
And we are creating more opportunities for all of you to be part of this work. Through the Visionary Circle, our Israel Journey, Convening 2026, and other gatherings throughout the year, we invite you to learn from the women closest to today’s pressing issues, build meaningful relationships, and help strengthen and elevate Jewish women’s leadership.
For eight years, Elluminate has invested in exceptional women leaders and the organizations they lead. Today, we are building on that foundation—connecting leaders and philanthropists in new ways and creating the relationships, resources, and opportunities that enable women’s leadership and impact to grow.
There is so much ahead, and I look forward to beginning this new year together.
Warmly,
Melanie Roth Gorelick
Elluminate CEO