Sichot: Conversations with Jewish Changemakers

Jay Lewis is the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Kansas City.  He is a strategic and dynamic leader with a proven track record of transforming organizations and delivering results. Jay excels at developing relationships, fundraising, building successful teams, and inspiring and motivating others around a shared vision.  

Jay grew up in Kansas City and obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas. He went on to achieve his Masters degree in Jewish Communal Service from the Hornstein Program at Brandeis University. Jay returned to KU and spent 15 years as the KU Hillel Executive Director, transforming it into one of the most successful Hillel’s in the country. Then, for 6 years, Jay was the Vice President and Lead Campus Support Director for Hillel International.

A huge Chiefs, Royals, and Jayhawks fan, Jay and his wife Kim live in Overland Park, KS and are the proud parents of two young adults.