Rochel Leah Bernstein is an esteemed advocate for child protection and mental health, as well as a distinguished investor, founder, and international speaker. As the visionary behind Spark Family Offices, she holds the role of Chief Executive Officer. Her expertise also extends to her position as a venture partner with Regeneration.VC, an innovative venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating progress in climate-resilient branding. In addition, she provides strategic guidance as a Key Advisor to CityRock Ventures, a subsidiary of H/L Ventures. Sheimparts her experience as Senior Advisor to Bell + Ivy, a firm specializing in executive thought leadership.
Bernstein’s commitment to fostering community, coaching, and advisory services is deeply rooted in her experiences. Through Spark and her various advisory engagements, she cultivates community engagement by organizing retreats, intimate dinners, and leadership forums. She is an accomplished coach and educator, frequently hosting workshops and speaking engagements focusing on wealth and values, social impact, the next generation and family office sectors. Her eloquent oratory has been showcased at international forums, including the Milken Institute, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth, and NEXUS, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in her field.
A Milken Institute Young Leadership Fellow and a member of YPO, Bernstein’s philanthropic endeavors are equally notable. She is the founder and former Executive Director of the Child Safety Pledge (CSP), an organization dedicated to empowering parents to protect against and address child sexual abuse in the United States. Under her leadership, CSP joined forces with Darkness to Light, a group that educates adults on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. Her advocacy extends to enhancing mental health awareness and resources, particularly within faith-based and next-generation family communities.
Bernstein also holds the position of Vice-Chair for “Tell My Story,” a non-profit organization
aimed at preventing teen suicide through parental education. She sits on the board of the
MINDS Foundation, which tackles mental illness stigma and provides comprehensive support in developing countries and advises The Goodness Web Foundation, a non-profit seeking to revolutionize mental health philanthropy.
A dedicated mother of four, Bernstein is based in Los Angeles, California, where she continues to make impactful contributions to various sectors, including mental health, child safety, and sustainable investment.