Federation Leadership

Rebecca oversees the organization’s philanthropy advisory practice and development team, including the stewardship of donors, donor-advised funds, and supporting foundations, as well as building new collaborative opportunities for philanthropists and organizations. She previously served in various roles at Common Sense Media, where she cultivated relationships with donors and foundations and developed partnerships with school districts and organizations across the country.  As Associate Vice President of the United Way of the Bay Area, she led various committees comprised of multiple stakeholders to drive community impact. She also spearheaded a state-wide initiative called Success by 6, which focused on school readiness. She holds an M.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire.

Prior to the Federation, Seth Brysk was ADL’s representative to elected, religious, civil rights, and education leaders, technology influencers, law enforcement, and diplomats in Northern California, Utah, and Hawai’i. Previously, he was AJC’s Los Angeles Regional Director, JCRC’s Israel Center Director in Boston, and San Francisco Hillel’s Executive Director. Brysk also served in the Israel Defense Forces. He is a former cabinet member of the American Zionist Movement, provisional delegate to the US State Department Committee on Religious Freedom, and representative to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The Republic of Poland honored Brysk as an Officer of the Order of Merit. He was critical in enacting an inclusive hate crime law in Utah and earned degrees from UC Berkeley and Tel Aviv University.

Angela drives and oversees all aspects of marketing and communications, bringing more than two decades of experience working with both nonprofits and for-profit organizations where she has promoted awareness, fostered community collaboration, increased engagement, and maximized the participation of donors, constituents, partner agencies, stakeholders, and members. Most recently she worked in publicly and privately managed health care plans transforming production practices and leading the creative direction, marketing, and communications for multiple commercial product lines.  She holds an B.S. from California State University, Northridge.