Former L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin Named Interim Director of AJC Los Angeles

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has named Ron Galperin, the former Los Angeles Controller, as interim director of AJC Los Angeles.

Galperin, who has served on the AJC Los Angeles board for several years, will spearhead AJC's work with elected officials, consulates in Los Angeles, and with community, education, faith, business and nonprofit leaders to further AJC's leadership in combating antisemitism, standing up for Israel, and defending democratic values in the U.S. and around the world.

"Ron's depth of experience, strategic vision, commitment to excellence, and knowledge of the Los Angeles community make him a true asset to AJC - as we have already seen during his tenure on our L.A. board. We are so grateful to have him join us in this new role," said AJC CEO Ted Deutch.

Galperin will oversee AJC's work in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties as well as in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii.

"I am honored, excited, and grateful for the support and confidence of the local board and of national AJC leadership in asking me to serve as Regional Director." Galperin said. "The work of AJC is more critical than ever in these times of heightened antisemitism, division, and misinformation. I look forward to building on the great work of our board, staff, volunteers, and supporters to expand AJC's reach and impact."

Galperin served for nearly a decade as the elected Controller of the City of Los Angeles - and as the City's chief watchdog and advocate for good government, civic engagement, and community improvement. He is also an attorney, law school professor, strategic consultant, and chair of the newly created Budget & Finance Advisory Committee in Los Angeles.

Galperin has been a leader in the city's Jewish community for more than three decades. He and his husband, Rabbi Zachary Shapiro of Temple Akiba in Culver City, are the parents of kindergarten-age twins.

AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. With headquarters in New York, 25 regional offices across the United States, 15 overseas posts, as well as partnerships with 38 Jewish community organizations worldwide, AJC's mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. For more, please visit www.ajc.org .