MLI is focused on developing individuals who demonstrate the propensity and desire for high-caliber training in advanced Jewish leadership.
MLI emphasizes leadership, the idea of Jewish peoplehood and key issues related to your role in the community. With curriculum developed by renowned leadership guru Dr. Erica Brown, MLI participants are exposed to thought-provoking and practical materials that can be applied to their leadership in the community.
As Vice President of the Mandel Center for Leadership Development at Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Lindsay Hirsch sustains a successful leadership pipeline, manages high-caliber community trainings in advanced Jewish leadership and engages the growing Jewish population. Her areas of knowledge include professional/volunteer relations, leadership and effective team building. She works closely with community collaborators to create partnerships, cultivate leaders and ensure the Jewish leadership pipeline is strong in Palm Beach. Lindsay directly facilitates the Mandel Leadership Institute (MLI).
David Levy brings his extensive experience in the nonprofit sector to the Mandel Leadership Institute. He has broad knowledge of the nonprofit sector, working with a range of large and grassroots social service, arts, health and community development agencies. A passionate teacher and engaging trainer, David has worked with organizations throughout the country on fundraising, governance, organizational problem solving, capacity building and strategic planning. He currently serves on the faculty of the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College.
If you would like to nominate someone for MLI, or need more information about MLI, contact Lindsay Hirsch, Vice President, Mandel Center for Leadership Development at lindsay.hirsch@jewishpalmbeach.org or 561.242.6638.
Applications will launch every year in early fall.
“MLI is an ideal opportunity for people looking to take the next step as leaders in our community. With a nationally recognized curriculum by a Jewish communal leadership icon, MLI will empower the next great leaders of this community to strengthen their ability to be inspiring and impactful.”
~ Jonathan Chane
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