Adam Kolett

CEO , Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte

Adam Kolett is CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, where he leads efforts to strengthen Jewish life, support Israel, and address communal needs locally and globally. He assumed the role in September 2024, following more than two decades of Jewish communal leadership.

Previously, Adam served as Executive Director of Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach and held leadership positions at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. He holds an MBA from Brandeis University and an MA in Jewish Professional Leadership from the Hornstein Program.

After graduating from the University of Texas, Adam made Aliyah, worked with Young Judaea Israel, and served in the Israel Defense Forces. These experiences helped shape his commitment to Jewish peoplehood.

Adam and his wife, Francine, live in Charlotte with their three children, Matan, Aviva, and Noa, and their dog, Luna. Together, they have embraced Charlotte as home and are invested in its Jewish future.