Judith Perry holds a M.S. in Management and Policy from The New School for Social Research, NY, 1997. She is the recipient of the Health Services Management Award from The New School for scholastic achievement and her research on nonprofit healthcare services throughout New York City. For the past twenty three years, Judith has worked in the nonprofit sector primarily in research and fundraising.

For the last 25 years, Judith has served as Lionheart's Chief Operating Officer, directing and coordinating daily operations, development activities, website and database functions, search engine optimization, budgeting, marketing and sales, and providing financial oversight. Judith now oversees grant management as Grants Director for Lionheart.