Meet David H. Sorkin
After a 45+ year career in the not-for-profit sector, in July 2020, David H. Sorkin moved into a new phase of his professional life as a Senior Advisor and Consultant. David is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of human services leadership expertise.
Before moving into his consulting business, for 15 years, he served as the CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, NY, where he was responsible for the operations and management of one of the largest human service agencies on Staten Island.
In his new role as Senior Advisor and Consultant, David brings professional experience to NFP agencies needing interim management, fundraising, resource development, executive coaching, crisis management, governance and leadership development, and strategic planning.
In addition to serving as CEO at the JCC of Staten Island, he has also served in the CEO position at the JCC of Metropolitan Detroit and the JCC of Delaware in Wilmington. Additionally, he worked in various roles at JCCs in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. David has also worked as a national consultant for the JCC Association of North America. Early in his career, he served as the Director of Combined Therapies at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
David received his Associate's in Recreation and Parks from The Pennsylvania State University and his Bachler of Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Master of Education from Temple University in Philadelphia. He was an Adjunct Professor teaching Leadership in Business in the School of Business at The College of Staten Island, CUNY.
David has been honored by various organizations for his service to the community, including; The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award; Wagner College, Chai Society Humanitarian Award; The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, Star of David Award; Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame, Unsung Heroes Award; United Activities Unlimited, Edward G. Kepley, Jr. Unsung Hero Award; and the Staten Island Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Service to Youth Award.
David lives on Staten Island with his wife, Arlene. Their daughter, Kristi Sorkin, son-in-law Randy Topper and their children, Eden and Shana, reside on Staten Island.
Staten Island Chamber Member Spotlight
In this New Member Spotlight video for the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, David Sorkin of D.H. Sorkin Consulting Group examines his new business, his involvement with the Chamber, and the Staten Island community.