Meet the Founder

Jacqueline Bruder founded Wall Street for Change with a mission to bridge the gap between business professionals and philanthropy. After over two years in investment banking, Jacqueline realized that something essential was missing from her life: a deeper sense of purpose through philanthropy. Her passion for giving back began after her mother was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer back in 2008. Jacqueline then began spending her weekends for 8 years volunteering at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop.

This early exposure to community-focused initiatives shaped Jacqueline’s belief that meaningful work goes beyond financial success—it requires actively contributing to causes that impact lives. While playing Division 1 soccer at the University of Pennsylvania for all four years, Jacqueline promoted breast cancer awareness by creating pink jerseys for herself and her teammates to wear during Ivy League play each October, blending her commitment to sports with her dedication to philanthropy. Inspired by her belief that giving back should be an integral part of corporate culture, Jacqueline launched the non-profit to foster meaningful connections between Wall Street professionals and impactful causes. 

Jacqueline’s vision is to make philanthropy an everyday part of Wall Street culture. Outside of her work, she enjoys running, watching Formula 1 racing, and organizing community events.

Jacqueline graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics (concentrations in Finance and Legal Studies and Business Ethics) as well as a minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.