Ely Winkler is a strategic development leader with over fifteen years of experience in Yeshiva day schools and Jewish non-profits. Since helping coordinate Yeshiva University’s 2009 panel, “Being Gay in Orthodox Communities,” Ely has been a passionate advocate and activist for LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews. As Director of Advancement at Eshel, Ely brings together his experience in fundraising, communications, and community building with his personal journey as an LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jew. Committed to strengthening Orthodoxy and investing in the Jewish future, Ely is committed to ensuring LGBTQ+ people and their families can find connection, support, and belonging while remaining connected to their Orthodox Jewish lives.