Stephan Kline

About Stephan Kline

I am an inspiring and empathetic leader with a decades of experience in strategic…

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Nechama - Jewish Response To Disaster

   Feb 2024 — Present · Arlington County, VA, US

   Provide overall strategic and operational direction for NECHAMA\'s programs by being a national leader and trusted partner in the disaster response space; attracting, leading, mentoring and retaining strong staff members; Engaging in strategic planning; Developing, expanding and evaluating programmatic response to disasters; Overseeing organizational systems including budgeting, development, resource allocation and fleet operations; Collabrating with and building engagement of board of directors; Developing partnerships with organizations and recruit volunteers to responsd to disasters; and providing Jewish representation and ambassadorship to partners and communities in the field.NECHAMA is the only national Jewish organization to offer sustained direct recovery services in the United States, responding to damage caused by hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other natural disasters. A member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and many local VOADs, over the years NECHAMA has relied on thousands of volunteers to assist communities. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, NECHAMA has three priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities shattered by disaster; providing a platform for volunteers of all faiths to explore their identities and purpose; and spreading comfort and hope to people and communities in desperate need of assistance.

Education

• Wesleyan University

  Bachelor's degree

• American University

  Doctor of Law - JD

• American University

  Master of Laws - LLM