Jake Shapiro

Jake Shapiro currently serves as the Director of Development at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and is the Founder of Lighthouse Drive Strategies, a firm specializing in coaching and consulting for mission-driven organizations. With experience on the Advisory Board of Ballyhoo Media, Jake has held various director-level positions in development and business roles at organizations such as the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, Red Banyan, StandWithUs, and AIPAC, where responsibilities included promoting the American-Israel partnership and managing large-scale fundraising initiatives. Jake's entrepreneurial experience includes owning and operating a retail business focused on Israeli holistic health products. Educational credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Literature, Communications, and Media from American Jewish University.