Thank You for Joining Us for the Inaugural Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch!


The first-ever Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch brought together our community for an inspiring morning featuring Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-winning actor, best-selling author, and passionate advocate for social change, Julianna Margulies. Known for her acclaimed roles in ER and The Good Wife, Julianna uses her platform to champion causes close to her heart, including Holocaust education and women’s empowerment.
In a thoughtful conversation led by Laura Fink, communications strategist and executive coach, Julianna reflected on finding strength, purpose, and community through life’s many chapters. Together, they reminded us of the power of resilience, storytelling, and connection as we continue to move forward with purpose.
Event photos coming soon.
Elissa Davis, Daryl Gelender, Sally Shaps
Brunch Chairs
Host Committee
Laurie Black
Julie & George Bronstein
Amy Corton & Carl Eibl
Theresa Dupuis & Gary Kornfeld
Nadia Farjood & Councilmember Raul Campillo
Kira Finkenberg
Laura Galinson
Rachel & Ryan Goldenhar
Lynn & Richard Gordon
Sheri Hallis
Marcia Hazan & Mark Cammell
Shana Hazan
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
Ann & Richard Jaffe
Sarah Kruer Jager & Jason Jager
Divya Kakaiya
Deborah Bucksbaum Maio & Lee Maio
Danielle & Brian Miller
Marie Raftery & Dr. Robert Rubenstein
Stefanie Schiff & Joel Smith
Lee & Elliot Scott
Karen & Jeff Silberman
Sally & Jed Stirnkorb
Karin & Tony Toranto
Rachel & Adam Welland
Thank You to Our Underwriters
Trailblazer
Anonymous
Inspiration
Charitable Adult Rides & Services

Founder
Daryl & Henry Gelender
Joan z”l & Irwin Jacobs
Sarah E. Scott
Visionary
Anonymous
Barbara Bry & Neil Senturia
Phyllis & Dan Epstein
Monarch Group & Klein Financial Corporation
Marie Raftery & Dr. Robert Rubenstein
Sally & Joel Shaps
Champion
Anonymous
Adrienne Berlin
Amy Corton & Carl Eibl
Theresa Dupuis & Gary Kornfeld
Goldberg Family
Sandra Levinson
Lee & Elliot Scott
The Meiselman Family
Catalyst
Marsha Berkson
Laurie Black
Nina & Tony Borwick
Julie & George Bronstein
Shelley Doran
Diane & Elliot Feuerstein
Kira Finkenberg
Sheri Hallis
Joanna & Brooks Herman
Nadja Kauder
Mitzi Lefton
Cheryl & Gary Levitt
Deborah Bucksbaum Maio & Lee Maio
Danielle & Brian Miller | Geppetto’s
Fern Siegel
The Direforza Group
Karin & Tony Toranto
Valerie Viterbi
Rachel & Adam Welland

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