Amy Mitman: Barry Shrage Leadership Award

Amy Mitman
Vice President, Individual Giving and Campaign, Development

For her caring, loyal, and passionate nature — and her nearly 25 years of service to CJP. Nothing is more important to Amy than a thriving Jewish community. She has dedicated her entire professional life to CJP and the…

Alyssa Bogdanow Arens & Kris Wilson: Circle of Excellence Young Leadership

For bringing her professional expertise, thought partnership, and commitment to Jewish life to CJP. Alyssa — who works by day as a portfolio manager at the One8 Foundation — has been a key volunteer in helping CJP evolve its strategic grant-making and focus on Strategic Investment Priori…

Sarah Richmond: Circle of Excellence Growth Award

For her continued desire to grow as a leader within CJP. After participating in The Cynthia and Leon Shulman Acharai Leadership Program at CJP from 2017–2018, Sarah co-chaired both the Women’s Philanthropy (WP) Hands-on Philanthropy event and “Mitzvah Mondays” initiative. She then jo…

Marjorie Patkin: Circle of Excellence Leadership Award

For her decades of leadership and deep passion for Jewish community on the North Shore and beyond. In 2013, Marjorie played an instrumental role in the historic merger of the Jewish Federation of the North Shore and CJP. Since then, Marjorie — who serves on CJP’s Board of Directors — …

Gene Lee: Circle of Excellence The Barry Shrage Leadership Award

Gene Lee was born in Boston, the third youngest of seven siblings. He grew up in an Irish neighborhood in Dorchester with his three brothers and three sisters. After graduating from Boston English High School, he briefly attended the University of Massachusetts Boston before dropping out.…