Heather Blake is a seasoned Jewish communal professional with over 15 years of experience and a deep passion for Jewish education. She currently serves as the Jewish Atlanta Ecosystem Manager at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, where she has worked since August 2023.
Previously, Heather was the Director of Engagement at Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta, GA, leading both internal community-building and external partnerships. A dedicated volunteer, she has held multiple leadership roles with Limmud Atlanta & Southeast and proudly co-chaired LimmudFest for two years.
Heather holds dual Master of Arts degrees in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and Jewish Professional Leadership from Brandeis University, along with a concentration in Israel Education from the iCenter. She began her career as Program Director at Temple Israel in Tallahassee after graduating from Florida State University.
Heather lives in Marietta with her husband, Justin, and their two children, Shira and Carter.