Our Chief Medical Officer, Grace Co-Ortega, joined the Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) in May 2011, bringing more than two decades of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management.

Prior to joining JRF, Grace held leadership roles within private accounting and advisory firms in the United States and served as a Certified Public Accountant abroad. Her diverse professional background has provided her with extensive expertise in financial reporting, auditing, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and organizational fiscal management.

Grace earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accounting from the University of La Salle in the Philippines. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, she values building meaningful relationships with the diverse communities served by JRF and is committed to ensuring the organization’s long-term financial strength in support of its mission.

As Chief Financial Officer, Grace oversees the financial stewardship of JRF, including the administration of federal, state, and local grants, annual budgeting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, internal controls, and risk management. Recognized for her integrity, fiscal discipline, and collaborative leadership, she plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s resources while providing the financial insight needed to support informed decision-making, sustainable growth, and the continued delivery of high-quality services to the communities JRF serves.

Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cynthia Vuittonet, joined the Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF) in May of 2026.

Dr. Vuittonet is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and medical degree from Brown University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts. 

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Vuittonet is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and helping patients achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives. She has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the American College of Physicians Young Achiever Award. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. 

Dr. Vuittonet currently serves as Chief Medical Officer of the JRF Community Health Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.