Lindsey Mintz
Lindsey Barton Mintz is AJC's Regional Director, West Coast Florida. Based in Sarasota, Lindsey leads AJC’s work from Tampa Bay to Naples.
Lindsey brings to the role more than 25 years of Jewish communal leadership and extensive experience in advocacy, education, coalition-building, intergroup relations, and development. A frequent public speaker, Lindsey has addressed Jewish, civic, interfaith, educational, governmental, media, student, and national conference audiences on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel.
Lindsey joined AJC in 2024 as Director of Community Education Initiatives in its the Center for Education Advocacy, where she led AJC’s national Empowered Parents Program, which equips parents raising Jewish children to advocate effectively in K-12 schools.
“Lindsey will help us write a compelling new chapter of advocacy in our region,” said AJC West Coast Florida President Wendy Feinstein. “The community will quickly see how the energy and expertise she brings to the role will make our engagement with civic leaders, educators, and partners across the Jewish community more impactful than ever.”
Before joining AJC, Lindsey served as Director of Community Engagement for the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Earlier, she spent 15 years in leadership roles with the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council, including 10 years as Executive Director and five years as Director of Government Affairs.
Lindsey earned a B.A. in Jewish Studies and History (Phi Beta Kappa) and an M.A. in Public History, both from Indiana University. She also completed the Advanced Jewish Studies Specialization Program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
AJC West Coast Florida connects our community with American Jewish Committee’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. Through trusted relationships with diplomats, elected officials, and civic and interfaith leaders across the region, the office advances AJC’s global priorities, including combating antisemitism and strengthening Israel’s place in the world.
