Our Team

Irit Gross, OneTable’s first chief advancement officer, has more than 15 years of experience in the Jewish non-profit sector and an additional eight years of experience in finance. 

Formerly the associate vice president of fundraising initiatives at the Jewish Federations of North America, Irit orchestrated high-impact fundraising events, trained professionals, and served as a national liaison to over 35 Federation chief development officers. She began her non-profit career at the Birthright Israel Foundation, starting in grassroots fundraising and later becoming the chief of staff to the president, focusing on substantial revenue generation.

Irit loves to match philanthropic passions to programs and believes in implementing a culture of philanthropy at every non-profit. Many people assume Irit is Israeli because of her name but in fact she is not — and no, she doesn’t speak Hebrew. She is, however, half Puerto Rican and fluent in Spanish, ask her more about this! She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Brendan, and their two children, Gibson, and Taylor (yes, named after the guitars).

Ask Me About: the role you can play in enabling young professionals to create a sustainable Shabbat practice

Shabbat Is: the time I get to really breathe, enjoy good food and great company, while participating in a ritual my ancestors have done for generations – but making it my own!

Ask Me About: how to deepen engagement in the practice of Shabbat through philanthropic resources. Also, how I made home movies as a young cook, trying my best to be the next Julia Child.

Shabbat Is: a moment in time to pause + reflect, to embrace and savor the stillness of this ancient tradition.

Ask Me About: how your foundation can partner with OneTable, Jewish life in Seattle, raising bilingual kids

Shabbat Is: connecting with family and friends, good food, relaxing

Ask Me About: how you can be part of the OneTable story!

Shabbat Is: a much-needed pause in the chaos of everyday life.

Ask Me About: vegetarian cooking, thrift shopping, and interfaith life.

Shabbat Is: a time to disconnect in order to reconnect.

Ask Me About: how to get in touch with our executive team, what to cook for your next Shabbat gathering, and how to incorporate running into your Shabbat practice.

Shabbat Is: a time to pause and reconnect with friends and family over a delicious meal.