Meisha Rainman

Meisha Rainman has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Meisha is currently working as the Chief Impact Officer at CicLAvia, where they lead a team to advocate, educate, and bring about change for the LA region through car-free street events. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Development at CicLAvia.

Before joining CicLAvia, Meisha worked at The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company as the Development Director. In this position, they provided leadership for fundraising and communications strategies, increased the organization's visibility and fundraising efforts, and built relationships with funders and potential donors. Meisha also played a crucial role in developing the capacity of the board to achieve ambitious development goals.

Meisha's earlier experience includes serving as an Executive Board Member at SILVERLAKE INDEPENDENT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. During their tenure, they served as President, Vice President, and Development Chair, leading the organization through a successful transition from a preschool to a thriving community center. Meisha played a key role in guiding the strategic planning process and negotiating Executive staff agreements.

Prior to that, Meisha worked at Paramount Pictures as a Department Coordinator in Feature Physical Production, where they supported senior staff in budget development and project compliance for multi-million dollar films. Meisha also managed scheduling and daily operations for studio-based staff.

At Kohner Agency and The Gersh Agency, Meisha served as a Talent Agent, representing actors for film and television and negotiating employment contracts. Meisha also handled media requests, analyzed potential projects, and supervised staff.

Overall, Meisha Rainman has a rich work history in various roles, showcasing their expertise in fundraising, development, strategic planning, and talent representation.

Meisha Rainman holds a BSBA degree in John M Olin School of Business from Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Coro Women in Leadership from Coro Southern California in August 2020.