About The Red Tent Fund

As the Co-Founder and Principal of Just Cause Consulting, Lisa partners with mission driven organizations and bold leaders who have world class expertise to transform communities. She brings decades of experience and tailored solutions to drive growth, scale impact and create long-term sustainability. Whether crafting high-level strategy or rolling up her sleeves to tackle immediate tasks at hand, she paves the way for organizations to break new ground in their fundraising, Prior to founding Just Cause in 2015, she raised funds for myriad nonprofits and political campaigns, including the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and several U.S. Senate candidates and incumbents. Lisa earned a BA in History from the University of Texas at Austin. She lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and three kids.

Laurie has been a passionate reproductive rights advocate since learning of her great grandmother’s 1915 abortion. In addition to Red Tent Fund, her volunteer roles include the Diller Family Foundation Tikun Olam Awards Selection Committee, Quogue Wildlife Rescue, Cory Booker Finance Committee, Fadem Family Foundation, Jews in Repro, and ELLUMINATE. Laurie was a JWF Chicago Trustee for ten years including two terms as Chair of the Resource and Development Committee.

Chana Engel is a staunch abortion advocate guided by Jewish values, including co-chairing the Reproductive Justice Team as part of the Social Action Committee at Adas Israel Synagogue. She previously was one of the top peer-to-peer fundraisers for the DC Abortion Fund, and is is proud to bring these skills to the Red Tent Fund as part of the National Leadership Council.

After navigating her own infertility journey, Abbe Feder founded InCircle Fertility to offer compassionate support to those struggling to build their families. She bridges the gaps between clinic protocols, doctor recommendations, and patient emotions, providing a safe space for connection, understanding, and expert guidance.
Abbe holds a degree in Behavioral Science and is a Certified Life Coach. She’s also the host of Women’s Wellness with Abbe Feder, a podcast exploring topics like reproductive health, relationships, and personal growth.

Outside of her professional world, Abbe is a passionate mahjong and card player, an escape room enthusiast, and embraces her title as a true “balabusta” (the ultimate hostess and multitasker). She lives in Los Angeles with her filmmaker husband, Isaac Feder — a classic Hollywood love story—and their miraculous twins.

With decades of experience working in politics, social justice, and advocacy, Nancy creatively links human and capital resources for her clients. She has a keen sense of how to develop the assets nonprofits need to reach their goals; she brings a “can-do” attitude for finding creative solutions to any fundraising obstacle; and enjoys plotting out strategy with dedicated staff and board members. Clients value her gift for identifying the best motivation for each situation and her heartfelt commitment to each project. Nancy is proud to have served on Senator Dick Durbin’s political team since 1995, and to use her fundraising skills and strategy counsel to bring marriage equality to Illinois in 2013. Prior to forming Just Cause, she played a visible role in Chicago politics, consulting to many Democratic Senate and other progressive candidates and organizations, including the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Natural Resources Defense Council, Illinois Supreme Court, among others. A world-traveler and lifelong learner, Nancy graduated from Wexner Heritage Program. She is a past chair of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago and serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Training Academy. Nancy has a BA in Philosophy from Miami University and a MSC from London School of Economics and Political Science. She and her husband live in Lakeview, and enjoy spending time with their four adorable grandchildren.

Janette Z. Lawrence, MS, CGC, has been a dedicated genetic counselor since 2005. As a bilingual Spanish-English speaker, she combines her multicultural Hispanic roots, her Jewish values and her deep commitment to improving care to the Northeast, where she has lived since 1999. Driven by a passion for making genetic services accessible to everyone, Ms. Lawrence earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from Brandeis University.

Ms. Lawrence is committed to breaking down barriers and expanding access to genetic counseling, especially in underserved communities throughout New England. An experienced educator and active leader in the National Society of Genetic Counselors, she has held key roles in shaping the profession and improving patient-centered care. Licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Ms. Lawrence is driven by her goal to ensure that every patient has the opportunity to benefit from personalized, accessible and life-changing care.

Ilana Morof is a policy and communications pro with a strong background in legislative strategy and a passion for advancing equity and access—especially in healthcare and multifamily affordable housing. She recently joined the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA) as Policy and Communications Associate, where she helps coordinate policy councils and event programming and leads publication of the HousingOnline Weekly newsletter. Before NH&RA, Ilana was the lobbyist for Arlington County, VA, where she led the county’s advocacy at both the state and federal level, working closely with legislators, state agencies, and community stakeholders on critical issues like health, housing, and public safety. She also served as Chief of Staff to the Chair of the Health Committee in the Virginia House of Delegates and worked in strategic health communications at Finn Partners.

Ilana holds a master’s in media and strategic communication and a bachelor’s in political communication—both from The George Washington University. Outside of work, she’s a yoga instructor, a volunteer abortion doula, and someone who deeply believes in the power of policy to drive change.

Helaine Resnick is a clinical epidemiologist and President and CEO of Resnick, Chodorow, and Associates. Dr. Resnick’s company has supported more than 50 non-profit health societies and associations on practice guidelines, data briefs, systematic reviews and an array of other research and writing projects. Dr. Resnick has published more than 130 book chapters, journal articles, and technical reports on topics related to women’s health, aging, chronic disease, health information technology, long-term care, and research design. She has served as the Principal Investigator of numerous federal grants and contracts, and she has been a co-PI, senior consultant, and adviser on many others. Dr. Resnick has two grown children and lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband.

Copywriter/Brand Consultant who enjoys working with non-profits. I started consulting for Red Tent Fund when I heard about their mission through my sister. I knew right away that I had to be part of it! Currently I am managing Red Tent’s social media, and thinking of ways to better engage our online community.

After earning undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan, Nicole went on to practice law, with a brief foray into high school teaching. She then stepped back from her career to spend time at home. During that time, Nicole was a board member of the P.S. 40 PTA, where she served as PTA President for a two-year term. She also volunteered as an attorney for the New York Civil Liberties Union and was co-founder of the Social Justice Committee at East End Temple in New York City. After moving to Charlotte, Nicole served as campaign manager for (now Mayor) Christy Clark’s successful bid as state representative for HD 98. Since 2021, Nicole has worked at Temple Beth El and currently serves as the Director of Congregational Life. In 2024 Nicole ran for her own state legislator seat, falling short by just over 200 votes. She remains active in local politics as a member of the North Carolina Democratic Jewish Caucus and the Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County.

Judy Sutton Taylor is a seasoned communications professional based in Chicago, with extensive experience as an editor, writer, and content strategist. Judy has authored several travel guidebooks and a children’s history book about Chicago and has been part of editorial teams at the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, and USA Today. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Cosmopolitan, and many other publications. Judy co-founded Girls Supporting Girls, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women that has funded the construction of schools in Africa, Asia, and Central America. She also serves on the board of Felines & Canines, an animal rescue organization with outposts in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood and Huntsville, Alabama.