For Immediate Release
Contact: Rhonda Pearlman
Rhonda.pearlman@gmail.com
Orlando, FL – 13 August 2025 — The S’firot Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Wayne Green as its inaugural Executive Director, signaling the launch of its mission and the beginning of its leadership and vision for the future. With a career spanning Melbourne, New York, London, and Israel, Green brings a rare blend of global philanthropic expertise, strategic acumen, and a track record of driving transformative social impact.
Green is a seasoned senior executive whose career has traversed the non-profit, government, and community sectors. His expertise spans grantmaking, community development, service delivery, and organizational leadership, with a particular strength in forging collaborative partnerships that amplify impact. Known for his ability to navigate complex environments, Green has earned a reputation as a bold, inspired leader who delivers meaningful, measurable results.
Prior to joining the S’firot Foundation, Green served as Executive Director of Honeycomb, where he spearheaded initiatives to expand philanthropic capacity and programs, and deepen community outcomes. His leadership extended beyond the executive arena into board service with the Be BlueRock Foundation, where he helped guide strategy and philanthropic services. Green also played a pivotal role in launching an Impact100 Giving Circle, leveraging his deep grantmaking expertise to help organizations achieve sustainable growth and long-term transformation.
Green’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and a Diploma of Management from Victoria University in Melbourne, specializing in people and business management.
“Wayne Green’s appointment marks a defining moment for the S’firot Foundation,” said Rhonda Pearlman, Chair of the Board. “His depth of experience, strategic insight, and commitment to community well-being will accelerate our mission to enhance the lives of Jewish older adults and their caregivers. We are confident that under his leadership, the Foundation will achieve lasting and profound impact.”
Green shared his enthusiasm for the role:
“I am deeply honored to lead the S’firot Foundation at this pivotal time,” Green said. “Together with the board and our community partners, we will strengthen support systems, expand resources, and ensure that seniors and their caregivers can thrive with dignity and purpose.”
The S’firot Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 2024 following the $60 million sale of the two Kinneret buildings in downtown Orlando. Proceeds from this sale were used to create a $60m permanent fund through which the Foundation will operate and provide grants to benefit the community. With a focus on Jewish older adults living in Central Florida, the S’firot Foundation is dedicated to advancing programs and initiatives that enhance the well-being and quality of life of elders and their caregivers in the region.
For additional information about the S’firot Foundation, please visit www.sfirotfoundation.org or contact wayne@sfirotfoundation.org