Eli J. Segal (January 13, 1943 – February 20, 2006) was an American businessman, philanthropist, politician and social entrepreneur.

He organized some business ventures in the 1980s, and was CEO of Vogart Crafts Corporation before becoming Chief of Staff of President Bill Clinton's campaign in 1992.

[2] After the election of Bill Clinton, Segal served as the first CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service and as a member of its board of directors.

After leaving the Clinton Administration, Segal assisted in the expansion of the City Year program, and was pivotal in founding the organization's South Africa and Louisiana corps.

He could take a vision and turn it into a reality.” [5] Fellowships have been created in his honor at the Corporation for National and Community Service, Americorps, City Year, and Brandeis University.