Chief Executive Officer Jenna Leopold Shulman

Jenna Leopold Shulman has led JELF as Chief Executive Officer since 2014, overseeing remarkable growth in both loan applications and fundraising, with increases exceeding 100%. A graduate of Emory University School of Law and the University of Florida, Jenna’s roots trace back to North Miami Beach, FL but she has called Atlanta home for over 20 years. Before becoming CEO of JELF, Jenna served as Region Director of ORT America for Atlanta and Charleston.

Jenna’s impact extends beyond her role at JELF; she has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the community. In 2014, she was honored as one of Atlanta’s Top 40 Under 40 by the Atlanta Jewish Times and was acknowledged as an outstanding Jewish community innovator. With a passion for advocacy, Jenna has dedicated her time to various steering, leadership, and advisory committees, advocating for critical community-wide issues.

In her spare time, Jenna’s hobby is matchmaking like-minded singles through juLuv, Atlanta’s only free Jewish matchmaking service, where she has facilitated numerous successful marriages.