Development & Program Assistant Bonnie Simonoff

Bonnie Simonoff brings a background in administrative support, operations, and research to her role as Development & Program Assistant at JELF. Raised in Atlanta, Bonnie graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. With a passion for educational equity and a personal connection to JELF’s mission – having multiple first-generation college students in her family – she is deeply committed to helping Jewish students access higher education. Bonnie has experience coordinating logistics, streamlining systems, and managing communications across teams, having previously served in internal operations at a mental health organization and as a research assistant for a social research initiative. Known for her organizational, time management, and proactive communication skills, Bonnie is excited to support both JELF’s loan program and development efforts in meaningful, mission-driven ways.