Russell Rosenthal
Executive Director, Community Security - The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Rusty Rosenthal joined the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington in November 2023, as the Executive Director, Community Security for the National Capital Region serving Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and parts of Maryland. In this role, Rosenthal leads JShield, the Federation’s security department, which provides security guidance and assistance to Jewish institutions and the entire community in the region.
During his 25-year career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Rosenthal served as Unit Chief in the International Operations Division, overseeing the FBI’s personnel and operations in the Middle East and Asia. He also served multiple tours as the FBI’s representative in the U.S. Embassy in Israel, Afghanistan, and other countries.
Rosenthal holds a law degree from Georgetown University and a degree in economics from Duke.