Our Background

Yael Simon and Ruthie Rotenberg

The partnership between Yael Simon and Ruthie Rotenberg exemplifies the transformative power of collaborative leadership in philanthropy. Bringing together Yael's expertise in global philanthropic strategy and economic development with Ruthie's masterful ability to connect people, ideas, and resources, they represent a unique synergy in the philanthropic world. Their shared vision culminated in a groundbreaking conference that established a new funding sector in workforce development, fundamentally reshaping the landscape of economic opportunity. This initiative leveraged Yael's deep understanding of international business and workforce dynamics alongside Ruthie's talent for forging unexpected partnerships and catalyzing innovative funding initiatives. Their complementary approaches – Yael's focus on complex problem-solving and data-driven strategies, combined with Ruthie's gift for creating meaningful collaborations – have enabled them to drive significant change in philanthropy, economic development, and social impact across state and regional levels. Together, they demonstrate how strategic partnership and shared expertise can transform visionary ideas into concrete social change.