The Network is proud to celebrate several of our member professionals who have been recognized as leaders in the field through two prestigious programs.
Leading Edge Announces Sixth “Leading Executives” Cohort
Leading Edge has named its sixth cohort of Leading Executives, a program that invests in and supports senior executives across the Jewish nonprofit sector. We are thrilled to share that two CEOs from Network member agencies have been selected:
Their participation reflects both their outstanding leadership and the strength of their organizations in advancing inclusion, education, and innovation across the Jewish human service landscape.
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Wexner Field Fellowship Class 2
We also congratulate two exceptional professionals from our Network who have been accepted into the Wexner Field Fellowship, an intensive program that provides Jewish communal leaders with transformative leadership training and peer support:
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Jon Cohen, Director of Community Mobilization, Keshet
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Jacob Gottlieb, Chief Advancement Officer, JARC
Carl Josehart Appointed to Houston Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board
In addition, we are proud to share that Carl E. Josehart, CEO of the Joan and Stanford Alexander Jewish Family Service in Houston, has been appointed to the Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board by Mayor John Whitmire. His two-year term began August 1, 2025.
The Advisory Board, created in the wake of the 2016 Pulse nightclub tragedy, serves as a liaison between the LGBTQ community and the mayor’s office, providing policy recommendations on social, economic, and political issues affecting LGBTQ residents citywide. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Carl brings a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and representation to this important role.
Together, these recognitions showcase the strength and vision of The Network’s member professionals, whose leadership continues to shape the Jewish human service sector and drive positive change in communities across the country.