Robert Rich, Ph.D., CAE
Executive Director at Congregation Shaarey Zedek- Claim this Profile
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Nelufar Mohajeri
I had the honor of working with Bob at the American Chemical Society and always found him to be of great assistance in advancing projects in a strategic and effective manner. His input was thoughful and based on an overall vision of the organization as well as extensive non-profit experience. I would highly endorse working with him on any project or program.
Nancy McCormick-Pickett
Bob is a strong, dynamic leader. He inspires confidence and respect. Bob manages the development and ongoing revision of the ACS Strategic Plan, a very high profile, complex project. He promotes cooperation and works harmoniously among various stakeholders including member volunteers, Governance, ACS exectutives and staff. I have worked with Bob on several projects including promoting the Strategic Plan, and the Society-wide branding project. He is always supportive and provides exellent advice. Bob is totally committed to achieving excellence. I always look forward to working on projects with Bob. I know they will be excellent.
Nelufar Mohajeri
I had the honor of working with Bob at the American Chemical Society and always found him to be of great assistance in advancing projects in a strategic and effective manner. His input was thoughful and based on an overall vision of the organization as well as extensive non-profit experience. I would highly endorse working with him on any project or program.
Nancy McCormick-Pickett
Bob is a strong, dynamic leader. He inspires confidence and respect. Bob manages the development and ongoing revision of the ACS Strategic Plan, a very high profile, complex project. He promotes cooperation and works harmoniously among various stakeholders including member volunteers, Governance, ACS exectutives and staff. I have worked with Bob on several projects including promoting the Strategic Plan, and the Society-wide branding project. He is always supportive and provides exellent advice. Bob is totally committed to achieving excellence. I always look forward to working on projects with Bob. I know they will be excellent.
Nelufar Mohajeri
I had the honor of working with Bob at the American Chemical Society and always found him to be of great assistance in advancing projects in a strategic and effective manner. His input was thoughful and based on an overall vision of the organization as well as extensive non-profit experience. I would highly endorse working with him on any project or program.
Nancy McCormick-Pickett
Bob is a strong, dynamic leader. He inspires confidence and respect. Bob manages the development and ongoing revision of the ACS Strategic Plan, a very high profile, complex project. He promotes cooperation and works harmoniously among various stakeholders including member volunteers, Governance, ACS exectutives and staff. I have worked with Bob on several projects including promoting the Strategic Plan, and the Society-wide branding project. He is always supportive and provides exellent advice. Bob is totally committed to achieving excellence. I always look forward to working on projects with Bob. I know they will be excellent.
Nelufar Mohajeri
I had the honor of working with Bob at the American Chemical Society and always found him to be of great assistance in advancing projects in a strategic and effective manner. His input was thoughful and based on an overall vision of the organization as well as extensive non-profit experience. I would highly endorse working with him on any project or program.
Nancy McCormick-Pickett
Bob is a strong, dynamic leader. He inspires confidence and respect. Bob manages the development and ongoing revision of the ACS Strategic Plan, a very high profile, complex project. He promotes cooperation and works harmoniously among various stakeholders including member volunteers, Governance, ACS exectutives and staff. I have worked with Bob on several projects including promoting the Strategic Plan, and the Society-wide branding project. He is always supportive and provides exellent advice. Bob is totally committed to achieving excellence. I always look forward to working on projects with Bob. I know they will be excellent.
Credentials
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Analyzing Global Trends for Business and Society
CourseraDec, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
A Brief History of Humankind
CourseraDec, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion in Leading With Emotional Intelligence
American Management AssociationDec, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Association Executive
American Society of Association ExecutivesJan, 2007- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jun 2019 - Present
Promote operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations of all aspects of the synagogue in collaboration with team members and lay committees. Lead human resource management and engagement, cultivating teamwork and a culture of excellence, directing workflow, optimizing employee engagement and performance, fostering trust and high-performing team culture. Exemplifying and leading open communication and positive working relationships. Provide strategic leadership, working collaboratively with the Officers, Board of Trustees, clergy, staff, congregants, and others to execute strategic initiatives and to promote growth and community engagement. Facilitate and expand the ongoing development plan, including donor stewardship, annual dues review, and revenue diversification. Show less
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Chief Executive Officer (in transition)
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
Association executive in transition. Seeking next CEO/Executive Director or other senior executive position in an association related to science, research, technology, the environment, or religious community. Serving as thought leader, providing advice, assistance, and mentoring to colleagues. Engaging with ASAE, Prometheus Retreat, and Digital Now communities to learn, share, and connect. Doing some paid consulting for Association Laboratory and others seeking expertise in strategic association leadership. Still bridging boundaries to improve lives and advance knowledge. Show less
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Arctic Research Consortium of the United States
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2015 - Oct 2018
• Managed staff of 15 geographically distributed professionals and annual expenses of $2.5 million. • Professionalized and regularized membership processes (including implementing modern AMS, consistent dues collection, renewals, and prospect recruitment), reinstituted annual member meeting, started monthly member reports, and initiated an annual organizational budget. • Achieved expanded organizational visibility and presence across the U.S. and global Arctic research community, and established us as a trusted partner in numerous new and expanded collaborations. • Oversaw continuing transition to financial sustainability, securing millions of dollars in new grant commitments while consistently excelling under intensive oversight from federal sponsors. • Developed comprehensive philanthropic development plan with the board. • Built successful, sustainable new programs, including a DC research seminar/webinar series, individual networking facilitation, and empowering Indigenous scholars networking trips. • Established annual board/staff strategic and team-building retreats, and collaboratively produced strategic plans of improved specificity and value. • Served as primary staff support and liaison for board. • Encouraged and enabled the establishment of committees in essential board governance areas. • Led adaptation of association best practices, enabling better service to members and the community. Show less
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American Chemical Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Strategy Development
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Oct 2012 - May 2015
• Led support and communication of major Society strategic initiatives, including strategic planning, environmental scanning, globalization, and organizational innovation.• Designed and facilitated strategic issues deliberations of the Board, senior staff, and volunteer groups.• Served as staff liaison for the Board Committee on Planning, the Council Policy Committee Long-Range Planning Subcommittee, Committee on Chemical Safety, and various strategic task forces.
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Assistant Secretary, Strategy Development
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Feb 2007 - Oct 2012
• Led support and communication of major Society strategic initiatives, including strategic planning, environmental scanning, globalization, and organizational innovation.• Designed and facilitated strategic issues deliberations of the Board, senior staff, and volunteer groups.• Served as staff liaison for the Board Committee on Planning, the Council Policy Committee Long-Range Planning Subcommittee, Committee on Chemical Safety, and various strategic task forces.
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Divisional Web Manager and Special Assistant to the Chief Strategy Officer
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Feb 2006 - Feb 2007
• Oversaw the implementation of, and the teams responsible for, web-based initiatives in support of divisional strategic objectives related to government relations, corporate communications, research grants, international activities and green chemistry. • Served as a key liaison among business unit web team leaders, the core Society Web team, and the Information Technology division. • Provided primary staff support for major Society strategic initiatives, including strategic plan development, comprehensive governance review, and contingency planning. • Led the conduct of member research related to strategic initiatives. • Communicated and explained governance requests for staff support throughout the organization. • Served as staff liaison to the Committee on Chemical Safety and its Task Force on Laboratory Environment, Health & Safety. • Coordinated ACS participation in the OSHA Reactive Chemicals Hazards Management Alliance. Show less
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Program Officer, Petroleum Research Fund
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Dec 1999 - Feb 2006
• Effectively managed the peer review of approximately 500 proposals and 3,000 scientific reviews per year, and the administration of the resulting grants for the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF).• Led the management, development, and enhancement of the ACS PRF grants management database, including a successful project to allow for electronic proposal submission and review.
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Manager, Professional Services
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Aug 1998 - Dec 1999
• Oversaw all aspects of the Society’s professional development programs including career consulting and workshops, workforce research and analysis, career publications and the local career program.• Supervised a diverse team of seven staff and 200 member volunteers and presenters.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Program Associate
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Jan 1997 - Jul 1998
• Organized and chaired leadership development conferences on Networking Support to Research, Collaborative Use of Information Technology, and Research for Domestic Preparedness. • Managed a Direct Assistance Consulting program that identified leading experts in technology transfer, IT infrastructure, science policy, and strategic planning for research. Led consulting teams to universities and colleges to assist in the development of research capacity. • Led staff in support of "AAAS Task Force on Careers for Young Scientists." Show less
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National Institutes of Health
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intramural Research Training Awardee
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Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
• Conducted fundamental bioorganic and synthetic chemistry research on monofluorinated amines, directed at developing new therapeutic and diagnostic agents for treatment of neurological diseases. • Served (8/96 – 11/96) as policy analyst in the Office of Science Policy, Office of the NIH Director. Conducted cutting-edge strategic planning and evaluation of research and education programs. • Conducted fundamental bioorganic and synthetic chemistry research on monofluorinated amines, directed at developing new therapeutic and diagnostic agents for treatment of neurological diseases. • Served (8/96 – 11/96) as policy analyst in the Office of Science Policy, Office of the NIH Director. Conducted cutting-edge strategic planning and evaluation of research and education programs.
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Education
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1991 - 1995
University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry -
1990 - 1991
Harvard University
M.A., Chemistry -
1987 - 1990
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S., Chemistry -
2003 - 2008
Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning
