President & CEO
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Marc Blattner has served as the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland since 2010. During that time the Jewish Federation has raised in excess of $40 million, more than tripled the number of Federation-funded organizations, and brought new initiatives to the Jewish community. The focus of Federation continues to be to empower joyful and meaningful Jewish experiences to enrich people's lives.

Office Manager/Finance Assistant
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Julie has been with us since 2018. She works in our finance department, and serves as our office manager. If you ever call the Federation office, or have a question about your pledge statement, you will hear her cheerful voice and feel her friendly personality.

Regional Security Director
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Jessica joined SCN in February 2022, administering a security program that provides consultations, building/organizational assessments, training/drills, and threat mitigation to Jewish organizations, including schools, daycare centers, synagogues, camps, assisted living facilities, and various other Jewish facilities.  Before joining SCN, Jessica served 24 years in the FBI. Jessica has a college-aged son and enjoys exploring the...

Marketing Director
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Daniel started at JFGP in 2022 and has nearly 30 years of experience in graphic design, copywriting, marketing/communications, and social media management. Daniel grew up in Los Angeles and attended UCLA where he studied English and Color Theory. Daniel and his wife Amy have lived in Portland for almost 20 years and enjoy hiking, music, reading, and spoiling their orange tabby.

Chief Community Relations and Public Affairs Officer
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Robert has worked at the Jewish Federation for 27 years and serves as our Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. This is a difficult job at the Federation as he works with committees (made up of representatives of community organizations and at-large community members) to build consensus on a variety of legislative and policy issues. He also works closely with other religious, ethnic, and cultural groups.

Associate Campaign & Engagement Officer
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Laura joined the JFGP team in 2023 as our Associate Campaign and Engagement Director. With a personal and professional passion for Federation, Laura brings over seventeen years of experience in development, engagement, and events. Her commitment and enthusiasm for community proves to be instrumental while building and supporting our Annual Campaign, Solomon’s Legacy, NextGen, and Young Families Programs.

Chief Development Officer
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Wendy Kahn is our Chief Development Officer and has worked at the Jewish Federation since early 2017. She brings incredible knowledge and passion to her role because she was an active lay leader at the Jewish Federation for many years. Wendy has helped to expand our Women’s Philanthropy programs, and Women’s Giving Circle, trains and coordinates new campaign volunteers for our community campaign and galas.

Campaign Administrator
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Jakob Rich-Levin joined us in July 2024 after recently moving from Gainesville, Florida, with his wife Emily. Jakob previously worked at a non-profit, animal rescue, where he and his wife adopted their two dogs and two cats. He received his BA at the University of Florida in Jewish Studies and Political Science, and previously served on the Board of Directors for the UF Hillel. Jakob is passionate, caring, and always looking out for those less fortunate.

Director of Educational Initiatives &
Associate Director of Community Relations
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Rachel Nelson has been with JFGP since 2013. She is passionate about the Jewish community and strengthening ties with the broader community. Rachel manages PAJE, grant opportunities including One Happy Camper, Chai Israel and Youth Group Convention funding as well as overseeing the Sussman Scholarship award. Rachel also oversees the Intergroup Outreach Committee and Climate Action Committee of the JCRC.

Editor, Jewish Review
Host, The Jewish Review Podcast
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Rockne Roll is the editor of the Jewish Review. In 2018, Rockne and his wife moved to Seattle where he began a career as a freelance journalist before returning to Oregon in 2019. His clients have included The Oregonian, the Bend Bulletin, Willamette Week, Seattlerefined.com and Baseball America magazine.

Chief Planning & Engagement Officer
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Caron has worked at JFGP since 2011. Among her current responsibilities are leading our community planning endeavors including follow up from the 2023 Community Study and staffs our local allocations processes. Caron manages operations at Rachel’s Well Community Mikvah and serves as the “concierge” to welcome newcomers along with managing other special projects. Caron loves to help people and organizations make connections and build comm...

Chief Financial Officer
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Ben has been at the Jewish Federation since 2006. He ensures all community dollars donated are used wisely and for the purpose intended. Under his leadership, the Jewish Federation continues to be under or at budget every year and maintains “clean audits.”