Ellen Merlo

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science operates as a community of visionary people who advance the partnership between science and philanthropy. It partners with individuals, families, foundations, and the business community to develop philanthropic funding for the institute; educates the American public about the institute’s research; and represents the institute’s interests in the U.S. through the events such as galas, parlor meetings, and luncheons; meetings with institute scientists and campaigns to spread the news of research discovery. The company was founded by Chaim Weizmann in November 1944 and is headquartered in New York, NY.