David Cohen

David Cohen currently serves as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis. A Boston native, David brings to St. Louis over twenty-five years of experience as a community relations professional and educational leader. He is a skilled communicator who thrives on bringing Jews and non-Jews together to find common ground.

David most recently served as President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and prior to that he served as Senior Director of Community Affairs for the JCRC of Greater Boston and as JCRC Director in Richmond, Virginia. In all of these roles, David has emphasized the importance of cultivating community relationships, the value of Holocaust education, and the centrality of building strong Jewish identity and vibrant Jewish community here in North America.  

David received his Bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University, his Master’s degree in political history from Boston University, and a Masters in Jewish Education and Organizational Leadership from Hebrew Union College. In May 2024, David also received a certificate in nonprofit leadership from the Mandel Institute’s Executive Leadership Program.