Alyssa Bogdanow Arens

Alyssa Bogdanow Arens serves as a Portfolio Manager at the One8 Foundation since May 2015, where responsibilities include developing and managing investment strategies to support the Foundation's mission in strengthening Jewish life and combating Antisemitism, as well as sourcing and managing grantees. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Associate, and Graduate Student Intern at AJC: Global Jewish Advocacy from May 2013 to June 2014, and Goldman Bridge Fellow at Israel Outdoors from August 2012 to May 2013. Alyssa also worked with the Union for Reform Judaism, Forum for Dialogue Among Nations, and Endeavor in various intern and coordination roles. Educational credentials include a B.A. in Anthropology and Religion from Wesleyan University and dual Master's degrees in Public Policy and Jewish Professional Leadership from Brandeis University.