(Courtesy of Emunah) Emunah of America (EOA) has announced the appointment of Hila Stern as its new chief executive officer. Stern joins EOA with an impressive background in Israel advocacy and a profound understanding of global Jewish philanthropy and development. In her role, she will be performing all executive functions, and working in partnership with the board of directors promoting Emunah’s mission and values, expanding its outreach and fundraising efforts, and advancing the organization’s strategic goals for its next stage of growth.

With an unwavering commitment for the past 20 years to advancing the missions of organizations, she held senior positions in major Jewish organizations such as AIPAC, WIZO and the Yeshivah of Flatbush. She has successfully spearheaded numerous impactful initiatives and major fundraising campaigns, leaving an indelible mark in the world of Jewish and Israeli nonprofit organizations.

Stern brings a personal and unique perspective to Emunah as she was born and raised in Yavne, a small town south of Tel Aviv. She served for two years in the Israeli Defense Forces as a tank and artillery instructor and is fluent in Hebrew. Stern, her husband, Bruce, and three children, Yonatan, Mayah and Shira, are active Jewish community members of the Lower East Side of Manhattan for the past 25 years. Emunah is confident that Stern will continue the growth the organization has experienced in recent years.