Davi Ellis

Chief Information Officer , Jewish Federations of North America

Davi Ellis serves as Chief Information Officer at Jewish Federations of North America, where she oversees comprehensive enterprise technology solutions serving member Federations nationwide. In this role, Davi leads the ongoing development and optimization of a custom-built CMS platform powering over 500 websites for 80+ Federations and manages an enterprise CRM offering specifically tailored to Federation needs. She spearheads strategic consulting in technology procurement, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, while fostering community building and professional development initiatives that bring Federation peers together to collaborate, share best practices, and explore emerging technologies. Davi also oversees the national office's technology ecosystem, specializing in data governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to enhance strategic service delivery to member organizations. 
  
With over 25 years of expertise in the technical and digital realms, Davi has worked with the world's largest brands across verticals, from Airbus and Group SEB to L'Oréal, Coty, and Louis Vuitton, helping them define and refine their digital strategies. She was at the vanguard of the e-commerce revolution, leading many global brands in their first forays into online commerce and building highly tailored end-to-end technology solutions. Subsequently, as the founder of a pioneering technology startup, Davi created cutting-edge e-commerce products and was among the first to leverage social media for real-time external engagement for clients such as Samsung and Microsoft, as well as developing one of the first shoppable video platforms. 
  
Davi earned her degree in International Business and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan Honors College, her MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds professional certifications from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Her recent AI leadership and organizational strategy certifications from LinkedIn and Microsoft position her at the forefront of responsible artificial intelligence integration in enterprise environments and showcase her dedication to continuous learning and growth.