Stacy Rudd

Stacy Rudd has "committed her career and her personal life to advocating on behalf of Israel and issues that are important to the Jewish community," said Bob Schwartz, Stacy's colleague and nominator.

That definitely sums it up. As the Director of Academic Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, Stacy works on a daily basis to increase the knowledge of students, professors, and professionals on issues related to Israel and the broader Middle East. The Young Professional Policy Conference hosted by the Israeli government each year, which she developed and continues to run, is the largest of its kind in the United States.

But her work doesn't stop there—Stacy is a co-chair of the Anti-Defamation League's Outreach Network, helping to engage and inform young professionals about relevant issues, and is also an active member of the Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs, a pro-Israel PAC that operates with a domestic focus.

Name:
Stacy Rudd

Age:
30

Pays the bills:
Director of Academic Affairs, Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest

Relationship status:
Taken

Describe yourself in 10 words or less:
Passionate. Committed. Funny. Warm. Easy-going.

Celebrity doppelganger:
Hmm – maybe Anne Hathaway?

How do you Jew in Chicago?
As an employee in the community, I feel like I Jew in Chicago all day long! Outside of work, I select causes and issues to become involved with that I believe are making a difference for Jews in society.

Passions:
Advocating on behalf of issues that I care deeply about. Spending time with family and friends. Reading. Yoga. Traveling to interesting places as often as possible. Cooking. Exploring Chicago's great restaurants (especially their desserts).

How do you give back?
I am an associate board member of the Anti-Defamation League and a co-chair of the ADL's Outreach Network. I am also an active member of the Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs.

Fill in the blank: If time and money were limitless, I would:
Travel around the world. Learn multiple languages. Spend more time volunteering and giving back to those in need.

Chicago's Jewish community in 10 years:
The Chicago community will be stronger than ever with even more active young professionals.

Me in 10 years:
I will be working in an advocacy position, and teaching my kids the importance of giving back to the community in meaningful ways as often as possible.