Young Women’s Impact Network: LOS ANGELES

Lauren Rosenblum was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Indiana University in 2011 with a degree in Jewish Studies. Lauren currently is the Manager of Graduate Education Programs at Hebrew Union College after a number of years working in Jewish social service organizations across the west coast. Outside of work, Lauren loves going on walks, reading, and cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers! Lauren loves being a part of the JWI board and helping build community through shared values and interests.

Ellen Borenstein is an educator at the Museum of Tolerance, where she helps visitors connect deeply with history, advocacy, and social responsibility. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Antisemitism Studies. Prior to living in Los Angeles, Ellen spent a decade residing abroad in Rome and Toronto, which sparked her passion for global cultures and community building. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights and Equity Studies from York University and an Associate of Arts from The American University of Rome. Ellen is thrilled to join the board of the JWI Young Women’s Impact Network L.A. chapter to help build a vibrant, supportive network for local Jewish women. In her free time, you can find her hunting down authentic Italian and Mexican food, laughing at bad dad jokes, or working on her latest crochet project.

Shir Davidovicz is an established commercial litigator representing businesses and individual clients in both state and federal courts, with a focus on entertainment disputes and complex commercial disputes.

Shir graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in political science. She served on the inaugural board of Berkeley’s Challah for Hunger Chapter and served as Fellow for the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies at the Berkeley School of Law. She received her Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. During that time, she was a student advocate for Georgetown Law’s International Women’s Human Rights Clinic, served on the Student Bar Association, and was a member of the Barristers’ Council. Early in her career, she interned with the Legal Office of the Supreme Court and worked on appellate matters at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

After moving back to her native Los Angeles in 2022, Shir found community with the Los Angeles chapter of YWIN and has proudly served on the Board for the past several years. In her free time, you can find her watching her beloved Dodgers or Lakers and exploring Israeli and Jewish restaurants in the broader Los Angeles area. 

Heather grew up in Orange County, CA, and now lives in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in Journalism, and also holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership from The Ohio State University. Heather currently works in Marketing at American Honda. 

In her free time, outside of attending JWI events, Heather also enjoys photography, live music, trying out new restaurants, and riding on her Peloton! 

Erin Horwitz is a senior marketing manager at Walker & Dunlop. In her current role, she develops and implements the content marketing strategy for Walker & Dunlop’s affordable housing, small balance and investment management business lines. Prior to Walker & Dunlop, Erin worked at AIPAC, where she strengthened her passion for advocacy and learned firsthand the power each person has to make a difference. Erin graduated from the University of Oregon with degrees in public relations and political science and enjoys cheering for the ducks every chance she gets. Outside of work, Erin can be found reading, exploring new workout studios, or baking challah. She currently serves as president of the JWI Young Women’s Impact Network in Los Angeles and is a member of the governing board of the Oregon Hillel Foundation.

Bria Rosenberg is a Los Angeles-native marketing professional and travel advisor. She graduated from UC Berkeley with dual degrees in Business Administration and Political Economy. Bria has always been involved in Jewish activities, working at her Hebrew school growing up, volunteering with Challah for Hunger in college and working for Berkeley Hillel, as well as volunteering with Repair the World throughout college and post-grad. JWI holds a special place in Bria’s heart as her grandmother used to be the president of the Los Angeles chapter, and Bria has fond memories of going to JWI luncheons and events as a child with her grandma. In her free time, you can find Bria at the beach, on a hike, or trying new restaurants around LA.

Leigh Shane is a senior social media strategist at AMFM Healthcare, where she leads digital strategy across all social media platforms, content strategy, influencer marketing, and online reputation initiatives for the organization’s treatment brands and parent company. Prior to AMFM Healthcare, Leigh served as a senior content strategist at Method+Mastery, where she developed content and campaign strategies for global brands including IBM Consulting, Google, YouTube, and Android.

With more than a decade of experience in digital marketing, Leigh is passionate about helping organizations tell meaningful stories, build engaged communities, and connect with people in authentic ways. Throughout her career, she has specialized in creating data-driven strategies that strengthen brand visibility while supporting broader business goals.

In addition to her professional work, Leigh has taught digital marketing as an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also led a mock agency program that paired students with minority-owned businesses, helping future marketers gain hands-on experience while supporting their local communities.

A Los Angeles native, Leigh enjoys weightlifting, comedy shows, concerts, as well as,participating in multiple book clubs, and bringing people together through cooking/ hosting Shabbat dinners. She believes in the power of meaningful connections and creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and inspired. Leigh is proud to serve on the JWI Young Women’s Impact Network Los Angeles Board and is passionate about empowering women leaders and strengthening community engagement.