Geoff Ballotti Honored By UJA-Federation Of New York
UJA Federation, the world’s largest local philanthropy, which funds hundreds of nonprofits and seed grassroots organizations working individually and together responding to ongoing challenges and emerging issues around the world, held its annual Hospitality Division reception on June 4th at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The reception honored Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, in recognition of his professional and philanthropic achievements. The event raised $600,000 to support UJA-Federation of New York’s efforts to help those in crisis throughout the world.
The UJA Hospitality Division committee is chaired by Jonathan Tisch, Co-chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation and Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels, and its members include Bruce Blum, Liberty Hotel Advisors, LLC; Richard Born, BD Hotels; Jonathan Falik, JF Capital Advisors; Mark Gerstein, McKinsey & Company; Mark Gordon, Intrinsic Hotel Capital; Michael Lefkowitz, Triumph Hotels; Michele Mahl; Gary Mendell, HEI Hotels & Resorts; David A. Pepper, Choice Hotels International, Inc.; Brian Schwartz, The Elliot Group; Stacy Silver, Silver Hospitality Group LLC; and Evan Weiss, LW Hospitality Advisors.
About UJA-Federation of New York
For nearly 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our
community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world"s largest local philanthropy; our reach extends from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.
