Rachel Wallace

Director of Civic Engagement , Jewish Federation Los Angeles

Rachel Wallace is the Director of Civic Engagement at Jewish Federation Los Angeles, directing JFEDLA’s civic leadership and advocacy programs, Rautenberg New Leaders Project (NLP) and Advocacy in Action (AIA). She also oversees the Federation’s relations with government offices. In addition to directing NLP, Rachel is a proud alumna of the program, as well as the JFEDLA’s LA Connect program. Previously, Rachel served as the Director of Outreach & Engagement at IsraAID, Israel's leading humanitarian aid organization, overseeing IsraAID's US partnerships, programs, and events with diverse partners. Prior to IsraAID, she oversaw AJC Los Angeles' ACCESS young professional leadership, empowering young leaders to foster relations with LA’s diplomatic corps, diverse faith and ethnic communities, and elected officials. Rachel completed her Master’s in Government Relations from Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) in Israel.