Mordecai Walfish

Mordy Walfish is the Chief Operating Officer at Leading Edge, a national nonprofit organization based in the Greater New York City Area.1 Here are some key details about his professional background and role:

Current Position

Mordy has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Leading Edge since February 2019.1 In this role, he:

• Heads people and operations for the $7.5 million national nonprofit
• Drives results in talent acquisition, compensation structure, employee engagement, performance management, and diversity, equity and inclusion
• Coordinates the annual operations plan and budget
• Leads the performance management process
• Oversees human resources and internal functions
• Engages the board on finance, audit, impact measurement, and business modeling1

Previous Experience

Before his current role, Mordy held several other positions:

• Deputy Director at Leading Edge HQ (July 2017 - February 2019)
• Vice President for Programs at Repair the World (May 2014 - July 2017)
• Acting CEO at Leading Edge HQ (during the CEO's parental leave in 2019 and 2022)1

Education and Achievements

Mordy holds:

• A B.A. in contemporary studies from King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia
• An M.A. in comparative literature from Northwestern University
• An MPA in nonprofit management from New York University (as a Wexner Graduate Fellow)2

He is also:

• The winner of the 2015 JPRO Network Young Professional Award
• A Schusterman Fellow
• An Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation3

Additional Roles

Mordy also serves as:

• Adjunct Faculty at New Ventures West (since November 2021)
• Teaching Faculty at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership (since October 2021)1

Mordy Walfish is known for his expertise in nonprofit management, leadership development, and organizational culture, particularly within the Jewish nonprofit sector.2