Back in 2001, when I first got involved in leading the Ruderman Family Foundation, I often found myself the only woman in the room. That wasn’t especially nerve-racking since I had just wrapped up a stint with the Israeli army’s intelligence unit, so briefing American men in business suits seemed like a cinch. 20 years have passed and luckily the philanthropic world changed dramatically, and I was more than happy to take part in this drift. As a senior executive in the world of social justice, my impact over the past 20 years has focused on disability rights & inclusion, US-Israel relations, and strategic philanthropy. I am a big believer in building sustainable partnerships amongst o