Helen Zalik

Co-Founder, Zalik Foundation

Helen Zalik is a social entrepreneur, attorney, and philanthropist. In 2018, Helen co-founded The Zalik Foundation, which has granted over $128 million to date for education, children and families in need, behavioral mental health and Jewish communities in the U.S and Israel.  

Helen immigrated to the United States from Ukraine at age 11. She would go on to attend The University of Pennsylvania and later Duke University School of Law. Helen began her career as a corporate attorney at Powell Goldstein, LLP, and eventually served as General Counsel of a privately held healthcare management company. 

Helen is a strong believer in the value of Jewish education and community, serving as the Immediate Past Board President of Momentum Unlimited. Helen also co-founded Jewish Women’s Connection of Atlanta and serves on the Board of Governors for the Jewish Agency for Israel as well as the Board of Trustees at Jewish Federations of North America. 

Helen resides in Atlanta with her incredible husband David and three magnificent daughters.