Patty Bloom, a longtime community leader and passionate advocate for Jewish life in St. Louis, has been appointed to the National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) Board of Jewish Federations of North America. She joins an esteemed group of 150 women across the continent recognized for their leadership, philanthropy and deep commitment to Jewish communal life.

Selected through a competitive national process, members of the NWP Board serve as thought leaders and changemakers in areas ranging from philanthropy and education to social justice, antisemitism and community building.

“My Jewish community involvement began when I was invited to a YPD event in my 20s. That sparked a passion for building a vibrant Jewish community that shaped my volunteerism, parenting, and professional path. I feel honored to work alongside other passionate and committed women; to immerse myself in national initiatives of the Federation movement; and to bring back what I learn to strengthen our St. Louis Jewish community,” said Bloom.

Bloom’s impact locally is extensive. She previously served as President of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’s Young Professionals Division (1999–2001) and has held leadership roles with Women’s Philanthropy, CAJE, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, Congregation Temple Israel and Covenant Place. Currently, she sits on the Jewish Federation’s executive board as vice chair of communications.

Recently, she was honored with the Kranzberg Visionary Award at the Mirowitz Gala for her dedication to Jewish education and leadership. A former director of admissions and marketing at Mirowitz, Bloom led efforts in enrollment, communications, financial aid and recruitment. In 2024, she launched BLOOM Strategies, a consulting firm that equips independent schools with the tools and strategies to grow enrollment and strengthen school culture.

“The NWP Board represents the passion and service that shape Jewish life today and for generations to come. Patty Bloom continues to demonstrate unwavering energy and support for our mission and that of women’s philanthropy. We are grateful for her ability to inspire, connect and strengthen our local community—and now the broader Jewish community—through her leadership on the NWP Board,” said Danny Cohn, president & CEO of Federation.