Lesley L. Israel

Political Consultant (Retired)

A Timeline of Professional Milestones

1938

Born to Herman Albert Lowe and Florence (Segal) Lowe in Philadelphia, PA.

1959

Earns a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College.

1960

Marries Fred Israel on December 18.

1967

Serves Humphrey for President as director of media advance until 1968 and later director of political intelligence in 1972.

1971

Is the director of scheduling for Bayh for President.

1975

Is a special assistant for Jackson for President until 1976.

1979

Is coordinator of national labor for Kennedy for President until 1980.

1981

Serves as senior vice president of the Kamber Group until 1987; Sits on the board of managers for Adas Israel Congregation until 1983.

1981

Is president and international election coordinator of Bender Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Washington until 1983.

1982

Is a member of the Democratic Charter Commission and Democratic Delegate Selection Commission through 1984.

1984

Receives a Special Service Award from the Jewish Community Center.

1987

Is the chief executive officer and president of Politics, Inc. in Washington, D.C. until 1995.

1990

Is named to the 100 Most Powerful Women by Washington Magazine.

1991

Serves as chairman of the Washington Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League until 1994.

1995

Is appointed chair of Bender JCC of Greater Washington and continues in the role.

1997

Is an international election expert for the U.S. Department of State and director of IFES, remaining in both roles.

2006

Serves as treasurer of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) until 2017.

2008

Is president of the National Coalition Supporting Soviet Jewry (NCSEJ) through 2009.

2009

Serves as chair of the Avalon Coordination Centre and continues in the role.

2016

Is appointed to the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad by President Barack Obama.

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