Rachel Schnoll, Chief Executive Officer
Rachel Schnoll is the CEO of the Jewish Communal Fund (JCF). In this role, she oversees the largest Jewish donor advised fund in the country and helps to facilitate philanthropy for 8,000 fundholders. JCF boasts a track record of over 50-yearsof strong governance, prudent management, and making charitable giving simple and efficient for its fundholders. Since JCF was founded in 1972, its fundholders have granted more than $5 billion to charity.
Rachel joined JCF in June 2022 from Goldman Sachs. She brings to JCF more than two decades of experience in asset and wealth management. As a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Rachel led and grew a digital client experience platform for financial advisors. She also headed the Product Strategy group of Goldman Sachs Asset Management where she led teams focused on communicating, launching, and governing mutual funds, ETFs, and other financial products.
Throughout her career, Rachel has focused on helping individuals achieve financial clarity, confidence, and control. Her roles in wealth and asset management organizations have delivered investment strategies and digital solutions to help people achieve their financial goals and live rich, fulfilling lives. She is honored to continue this effort in the philanthropic world.
Rachel is a graduate of Brandeis University and earned an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. She is deeply committed to her Jewish heritage and is an active lay leader in the Jewish community. She serves as a trustee of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Eisner Crane Lake Camp and as a trustee of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue.
Rachel lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children.
Marina Lewin, Senior Vice President & COO
Marina joined Jewish Communal Fund as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer in September, 2022. Previously, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) since December, 2016, following a high-profile career in banking. During her tenure at FJC, Marina led the creation of a strategic plan that evolved through the COVID crisis, and the organization grew to an annual budget of $17 million with 37 full time staff.
Marina served as the Global Head of New Business Development for BNY Mellon, where she successfully managed large teams in complex and competitive environments. She was consistently recognized and promoted for her ability to profitably grow businesses, develop strong client relationships, and develop, coach, and mentor talent within the organization. She was selected as one of The Hedge Fund Journal’s 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds in 2013.
Marina serves on the Boards of the Marlene Myerson JCC Manhattan and Hazon. She believes deeply in the importance of Jewish continuity and philanthropy. Marina received her BA degree from Barnard College/Columbia University and MBA from New York University. She lives in NYC with her husband, Andrew, and they have two grown sons.
Melanie Marchfeld, Vice President, Grants Administration
Since joining JCF in 2000, Melanie Marchfeld has witnessed firsthand the organization’s incredible growth. Back then, JCF issued roughly 20,000 grants annually, totaling $200 million. Today, under her leadership, the Grants Team processes an impressive 80,000 grants exceeding $900 million. Melanie is passionate about ensuring efficient and compliant grantmaking for JCF’s fundholders. Instrumental in this growth, she implemented procedures and adopted technology to streamline the process.
Driven by the Jewish value of tikkun olam, Melanie’s commitment extends beyond JCF. For over 10 years, she has volunteered at the Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry, earning recognition as a Rockland Jewish Family Service Unsung Hero in 2022.
Melanie has a Bachelor’s Degree from Washington University and an Executive Master of Public Administration from Baruch College. She lives in Rockland County, NY, with her husband and two children.
Igor Musayev, Vice President, Investment Services
Igor brings over 17 years of financial expertise to the Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), where he currently serves as the Vice President of Investment Services. He leads the organization’s investment and contribution services, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of JCF’s donor-advised funds.
His career with JCF began in October 2007 as a Financial Analyst. His leadership and analytical skills played a pivotal role in supporting the JCF’s expanding Finance Department. Prior to JCF, Igor gained valuable experience in retail banking.
Igor holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baruch College and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and six children.
Staff
Delise Brathwaite, IT Operations Analyst
Dayna Brito, Customer Service Assistant
Ashley Clemente, Chief Technology Officer
Wanda Gutierrez, Contributions Coordinator/Office Manager
Matthew Hagen, Finance Associate
Rachel Infeld, Director, Grants Administration
Michelle Kim, Grants Processing Associate
Michelle Lebowits, VP, Philanthropic Services
Jaehee Lee, Grants Processing Associate
Claudia Pinto, Assistant Director, Grants Processing
Rachel Redlich, Director, Accounting
Hannah Rosen, Assistant Director, Grants Processing
Alyssa Tischler, Development Associate
Leigh Wasserman, Director, Marketing & Communications