Daria Barkai

Daria Barkai is the Project Manager for Grants and Scholarships at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. She joined the organization in March 2024, expressing excitement about her role, which integrates her passion for philanthropy and Jewish communal work. Barkai aims to enhance the Federation's impact by overseeing and streamlining internal processes related to grants and scholarships.1

Professional Background

Before her current position, Daria Barkai held roles in various organizations:

• Differential Ventures: Served as an administrative officer, managing fund administration and website development.
• Werk: Worked as an operations manager, engaging in multiple aspects of the company's operations, including client relations and business development.1

Education

Barkai graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Italian. She also holds a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School, equipping her with a strong foundation for her work in philanthropy and community service.1

In her role at the Jewish Federation, she is focused on providing essential funding to Jewish institutions across the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond, emphasizing her commitment to community building during challenging times for Jewish communities worldwide.1

You can find more about her professional journey on her LinkedIn profile .2