Leslie Gelrubin Benitah

Leslie Gelrubin Benitah is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in philanthropy, media, and education. Currently serving as Vice President of Development for Women's Philanthropy at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Chair of the Miami Beach Board of Women's Philanthropy, Leslie also holds positions as Chairwoman of the Marketing & Communications Committee for Tel Aviv University USA and as a speaker with 3GMiami, educating students on Holocaust history as a third-generation survivor. Additionally, Leslie is a producer for "The Last Ones," a documentary series on Holocaust survivors, and has served on the board of governors for Tel Aviv University. Previous roles include Editor for L’Officiel St Barth, Director Reporter for SEP Prod, and a copy editor, writer, and journalist for Challenges News Magazine. Leslie's early career involved owning and operating TREND, a fashion business specializing in French cult labels. Educationally, Leslie holds a Licensed degree in Broadcast Journalism from CELSA Paris-Sorbonne and a Master's and PhD in Information Sciences from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.