Amy A. B. Bressman

Deeply committed to the Jewish people her entire life, Amy believes that taking an active role in shaping the Jewish future is both a responsibility and an opportunity. Amy has served in a number of positions at UJA during her longstanding involvement. Most recently, before becoming President, she focused on Jewish identity and next-generation engagement, and was Chair of the Jewish Life Department.

Her earlier UJA involvement included being on the Executive Committee of Business and Professional Women and the National Women’s Young Leadership Cabinet. During that time, she founded the New York Young Couples Division and was honored with the Leadership Development Division’s Humanitarian Service Award.

Amy has held a number of leadership positions at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, including serving on its Executive Committee. She has served as chair of the Board of Trustees of the Town School and vice chair of National Hillel, and is a graduate of the Wexner-Heritage Program.

A proud native of Wichita, Kansas, Amy previously had a career at IBM in marketing. She and her husband, Robert, have three children: Will (and Lindsay), Teddy (and Ali), Ellie (and Matthew), and four grandchildren. She currently lives in Manhattan.