David Kessel

David Kessel is an accomplished leader in the Jewish community with extensive experience in organizational strategy, fundraising, and program development. Currently serving as Associate Vice President at The Jewish Federations of North America since March 2016, David has successfully built a robust pipeline of leaders and major funders in their 20s and 30s, highlighting initiatives such as Creating Jewish Changemakers. Prior to this role, David held key positions at BBYO, including Chief Strategy & Stakeholder Relations Officer and Chief Program Officer, where responsibilities encompassed managing stakeholder relationships and achieving significant organizational growth. David's earlier experience includes serving as Executive Director at Texas Hillel Foundation and as Assistant Director at Hillel International, focusing on strategic consulting and campus engagement. Academically, David has an impressive educational background with a BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MA in Rabbinical Studies from Hebrew Union College, and a Doctor of Education in Leadership & Professional Development from The Jewish Theological Seminary.