Sheila Katz is the CEO of the National a council of Jewish Women, leading a network of 90,000 members and supporters across the U.S. who are living out their Jewish values and turning their progressive ideals into action. Sheila most recently served as Hillel International’s vice president for student engagement and leadership and was the youngest-ever VP in the organization’s history.

During her 12 years at Hillel, Sheila engaged Jewish students and professionals around the world through programs including “Ask Big Questions,” a national initiative she co-founded and directed, which helps guide students through conversations to help them understand themselves and others. She also spearheaded MitzVote, Hillel’s non-partisan civic engagement campaign that helped almost 19,000 students register to vote or request absentee ballots leading up to the 2018 midterm elections.

In 2014, Sheila was appointed by the White House to committees advising President Obama on higher education and women’s rights. She is a longtime advocate for equal pay and mentors young women on the issue. In addition, she is a strong voice for survivors of sexual assault and an activist fighting for inclusion for people with disabilities. Sheila is currently on the executive committee of a national coalition of over 100 Jewish organizations working to promote safety, respect, and equity in Jewish communal spaces. She holds an M.S. in teaching from Pace University and B.A.