Serena Oberstein

Serena Oberstein has an extensive background in public service and the Jewish communal sector. She has spent nearly two decades creating solutions on the local, state, and federal level in the nonprofit and public sectors. As an Executive Advisor with Star Insights, she created infrastructure to cultivate positive social change. As the Chief Operating Officer for Vision to Learn, Oberstein oversaw strategic growth and service delivery across 10 states and 75 school districts equipping thousands of children in high-need communities with glasses so they can lead more successful lives. She previously worked as the Southern California Regional Director of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, as well as the founding Southwest regional director of J Street. Serena successfully grew the organization throughout Southern California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Serena served her community as a policy analyst and special assistant in the Villaraigosa administration where she helped shape social policy focused on education and equity. From 2014 to 2018 Serena served the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, as president and vice president.

Oberstein holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master's in Public Administration degree from New York University Wagner School of Public Service. She and her husband live in Northridge with their young daughters and dog, Huck.