Heidi Gantwerk

President and CEO, Jewish Federation of San Diego

As president and CEO of Jewish Federation of San Diego, Heidi Gantwerk oversees the nearly 90-year-old nonprofit in its mission to broaden and deepen engagement in Jewish life, strengthen Jewish identity, foster dynamic connections with Israel, and care for all Jews in need. Throughout her career, she has served as Board Chair of the San Diego Jewish Academy, and on the boards of the Lawrence Family JCC, San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and Hillel of San Diego. She is an active member of Congregation Beth Israel, lending her voice each week as part of the Chai Band. Heidi holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Yale University.