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.…

Ed Quinn: Circle of Excellence The Barry Shrage Leadership Award

Ed Quinn is the Mailroom Manager at CJP. He began his time with CJP at 72 Franklin Street in Boston, working on building maintenance. When CJP moved to One Lincoln Plaza, his duties expanded to include the mailroom. Twenty-six years ago, CJP moved into its current location at 126 High Street…

Wendy J. Kraft: Circle of Excellence Growth Award

Wendy Kraft has been a CJP advocate and leader for the past 20 years.

She currently serves on the CJP Board of Directors, and as the immediate past Campaign Chair on the Women’s Philanthropy (WP) Executive Board. Previously, Wendy served on the WP Board for 14 years in various leade…

Judith A. Kaye: Circle of Excellence Leadership Award

Judy Kaye has focused on Jewish life, healthcare, and education since leaving her legal career long ago to “stay home” with her family. 

She is a longtime member of CJP’s Board of Directors, where she chairs its Committee on Development and chaired the Annual Campaign, the Commission…

Evan Lank: Circle of Excellence Young Leadership Award

Evan Lank is a CJP advocate and leader within the young adult Jewish community in Greater Boston.

 At CJP, he currently serves as a Co-chair of the Young Adult Philanthropy Board, which focuses on expanding and deepening young adult engagement. Over the past several years, Evan has partic…