Julie Platt

Julie Platt (née Beren; born 1957) is an American banker and philanthropist who has served as the chair of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America since 2022. She is the second woman to serve as the chair for the organization, which oversees 146 Jewish federations across the United States that distribute over $3 billion each year.[1][2]

Julie Beren Platt
Born1957
Wichita, Kansas
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Banker and philanthropist
RelativesMarc Platt (husband)
Ben Platt (son)

She is a member of the board of trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. She had previously served as the chair of the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and was on the advisory board of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University.[3]

Personal life

Platt earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she met her husband, Tony- and Emmy Award-winning producer Marc Platt. The couple has five children, including Tony Award-winning actor Ben Platt.

References
  1. Wagenheim, Mike (June 28, 2022). "Julie Platt begins tenure at helm of one of US Jewry's signature organizations". Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  2. Kampeas, Ron. "Jewish fundraising powerhouse JFNA names 2nd woman (and actor Ben Platt's mom) as chair". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  3. "Julie Beren Platt, C'79". Penn Alumni Trustees. University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
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