Michelle Stravitz is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Medical Association. Founded in response to the alarming rise in antisemitism following October 7, 2023, AJMA is the first non-political, non-profit nationwide organization representing all Jewish healthcare professionals and students. AJMA’s mission is to build an empowered community of Jewish healthcare professionals – committed to combating discrimination and antisemitism by promoting merit and excellence. AJMA members stand firmly with Israel, uphold Jewish values in medicine, and advocate for fairness and respect across the healthcare landscape.
Michelle is the former CEO and co-founder of 2Unstoppable, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and providing oncology exercise for women. She has served as CFO of Spectrum Management Consulting, was a management consultant with Booz Allen, and has worked with and for Jewish communal organizations in the Washington DC area. An influential leader in the Washington DC Jewish community, Michelle has served on boards and committees for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Gesher Jewish Day School, the Pozez JCC, and Congregation Olam Tikvah. She has a BS Econ from The Wharton School, a BAS Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and a MS from The George Washington University. She has been recognized as a JWI Woman to Watch and a Guardian of the Bridge of Gesher Jewish Day School. She lives in Fairfax, VA and Miami, FL with her husband, and has four adult children.