Eli Z. Feldman
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| Born | 2007 (age 18–19) Tucson, Arizona |
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Eli Feldman (born 2007) is an American student, entrepreneur, and youth leader from Paradise Valley, Arizona. He is recognized for his academic excellence, leadership in nonprofit and educational organizations, and public speaking and debate achievements.
Early life and education
Feldman was born in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Phoenix at the age of one. He attended Brophy College Preparatory, graduating in the top 5% of the Class of 2025, with an ACT score of 35, placing him in the top 99th percentile..[1]. He completed 15 AP courses. In 2024, he was accepted into the Wharton Global Youth Essentials of Finance Program at the University of Pennsylvania, which accepts only 10% of applicants[2].
Career and ventures
Feldman interned at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), where he worked under the Chief Development Officer to analyze healthcare trends and assist in the recapitalization process[3]. He also founded two entrepreneurial ventures: EZ Photomontage, specializing in event photography and montage creation, and EZona, a stock nature photography business. Combined, these ventures earned over $9,000 in profit by 2024[4].
Leadership and extracurriculars
Feldman was active in high school debate, competing in multiple formats and coaching underclassmen. He achieved a national ranking of #23 in Policy Debate in 2024[5].
He served as President and Head of Arizona Recruitment for the Jewish Student Union (JSU), leading Arizona’s largest JSU chapter. During the Israel-Hamas War, Feldman organized a school-wide assembly at Brophy to promote peaceful interfaith dialogue between Jewish, Muslim, and Christian students[6].
He also led Brophy's Stock Market Club, growing it to over 290 members, and served as Co-President of the Young Economists Club, where he taught economics and delivered a keynote address on national debt to over 200 people[7].
Community involvement
Feldman was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Center for Jewish Philanthropy (CJP) of Greater Phoenix in 2024, becoming one of only two youth members ever to serve in that capacity[8][9]. He also served on the CJP's Finance Committee, where he advised on stock/equity investments, reviewed financials, and presented findings to the Board[10].
He also volunteered with the Kino Border Initiative, distributing food and clothing to immigrant families along the Arizona–Mexico border[11].
Awards and honors
- Coca-Cola Scholar Regional Finalist (250 selected out of 105,000)[12]
- Biology Olympiad Semifinalist (Top 4% out of 11,900 participants)[13]
- 1st Place, Policy Debate, ASU National Invitational[14]
- Winner, Wharton Global Youth Stock Pitch Competition (2024)[15]
- AP Scholar with Distinction[16]
- 1st Place, Photography, Brophy Literary Arts Magazine[17]
Personal life
Feldman resides in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He is the son of physician Eric Feldman, M.D., and has two siblings. He is committed to community service, interfaith dialogue, and philanthropy. He will attend the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in Fall 2025[18]
References
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ "Brophy PF on Debate Land".
- ↑ "Students need to find courage in preserving dialogue".
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ "Center for Jewish Philanthropy welcomes new board members". 2 October 2024.
- ↑ "Leadership".
- ↑ "Leadership".
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ "Our 2025 Regional Finalists - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation". 15 January 2025.
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ "Brophy PF on Debate Land".
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
- ↑ "BLAM - Archive".
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-feldman-18618a27b/
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