The Future of Neurosis: A Conversation with Taffy Brodesser-Akner and Catherine Schneider

The Future of Neurosis

6pm PDT

A conversation between AJU’s Catherine Schneider and acclaimed New York Times journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of Fleishman is in Trouble.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the paper’s Culture Desk. She has also written for GQ, ESPN The Magazine, and many other publications. She is the recipient of several New York Press Club Awards for Journalism, a Los Angeles Press Club Award, a S.I. Newhouse Mirror Award, a Newswomen’s Club of New York Award, and a Deadline Club Award. Her first novel - Fleishman Is in Trouble - became an instant New York Times bestseller and has been nominated for the National Book Awards 2019. The book will soon be a limited series on television.

Catherine Schneider is AJU's Vice President for Advancement and Chief Development Office. She is a seasoned fundraising and nonprofit professional, with over twenty years experience transforming organizations through development, stewardship and community relations. Ms. Schneider was previously the Executive Vice President, Donor Experience at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. During her tenure at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Schneider also held the positions of Associate Chief Development Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Community Engagement. Prior to her time at the Federation, she held leadership and development roles at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Progressive Jewish Alliance, and Beit T’Shuvah.