JPro San Diego is back with another Luminary Breakfast! Start your morning with special access to San Diego’s inspirational, dynamic, and entrepreneurial lay leaders. Pull back the curtain as we explore these leaders’ trajectory as both cherished professionals and volunteers of our Jewish organizations with opportunities for Q&A.

Join us for our spring breakfast with Elaine and Laura Galinson, in conversation with Federation’s President and CEO, Heidi Gantwerk, as they share the impactful story of their family’s philanthropic journey. With four generations of giving in San Diego, the Galinsons have built a legacy of community engagement and social responsibility. Elaine and Laura will explore how philanthropy can be approached through an intergenerational lens, offering unique insights on sustaining and evolving charitable work over time. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from two prominent leaders who continue to shape the future of giving in our city.

Elaine Galinson is a philanthropist and community leader. Elaine currently serves on the Endowment Committees for Jewish Family Service of San Diego and the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. She is a past Chair of the San Diego Jewish Women’s Foundation Board and the UC San Diego Foundation Board. She previously served on The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee National Board, the Jewish Federation of San Diego Board, the San Diego Jewish Community Foundation Board’s Executive Committee, the District Attorney’s Women’s Advisory Council. Elaine received her bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the University of Minnesota.

Laura Galinson was the Founder and President of the former Galinson Family Foundation, the Price-Galinson Collaborative Fund, the Alternative Families Fund, and the Laura Jo Galinson Advised Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.

Today, Laura focuses her charitable work on her passions for education, youth, mental health, the arts, Africa, Israel and San Diego, and she continues to be an avid photographer and swimmer.

Among her many contributions to the community, Laura currently provides leadership to the Museum of Photographic Arts (Education Chair and Acquisitions and Development committees); Jewish Women’s Foundation (Board Member), Support the Enlisted Project (Advisory Board and Development Committee), Psych Armor (Mental Health Advisor), and Hillel San Diego (Board Member and Capital Campaign Chair), Words Alive (Board Member), and Catalyst (Board Member). Laura previously served on the Board of Jewish Family Service of San Diego for 12 years.

Highlights of each breakfast:

• Engaging Speaker: Hear from a distinguished leader who will share insights and stories in their area of expertise.
• Networking Opportunities: Grow your relationships with colleagues, expand your network, and explore potential collaborations.
• Delicious Breakfast: Fuel your day with a gourmet spread, including a variety of kosher options.
• Inspiring Atmosphere: Surround yourself with motivated individuals in a welcoming and vibrant environment.

The Beverly and Joseph Glickman Hillel Center at UCSD
9009 La Jolla Scenic Dr N, La Jolla, CA 92037

If ticketing costs prohibit your attendance, please contact Paige (paige@thehivesd.org) for scholarship opportunities.