Carl Grunfeld

For 30-plus years Carl Grunfeld, MD, Ph.D, has been a well-loved and deeply knowledgeable JFCS supporter. He and his family have strengthened the organization in significant ways that will continue to be felt for generations. Carl is treasured by JFCS clients and staff, and he humbly acknowledges, “I’ve pretty much done whatever JFCS felt I could contribute to doing.” Carl has been a member of the Board, the JFCS Palliative Care Taskforce, and the Loans and Grants Committee, as well as chairing the Ethical Care Committee. He has even taught Russian emigre teens how to bake desserts!

As an internationally distinguished physician and researcher, Carl brings to JFCS his integrity, sensitivity, and an expert’s discerning wisdom on all things related to patient care—and particularly care of the aged. He is currently a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco. Carl rejoined the JFCS Board this year as his role as past-President of the Board of Directors at Rhoda Goldman Plaza was winding down, and says, “I’m coming back to the Board that I love so much, JFCS’.”