Marlene Zakai

Marlene Zakai has a diverse work experience in the non-profit sector. Marlene started working at the Corporation for National and Community Service in 1995 as a Senior Program Officer for AmeriCorps National Direct. Marlene held this role for nearly 8 years, until February 2003. Zakai then joined the Points of Light Institute in 2008 as a Loaned Executive for a short period of time.

Returning to the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2006, Zakai served as the Director of Grants Policy and Operations until 2009. Marlene then became the Deputy Chief of Staff in 2010 and later transitioned to the role of Director of Strategic Initiatives in 2012. The exact end dates for these positions are not provided.

In summary, Marlene Zakai has held various roles at the Corporation for National and Community Service, including Senior Program Officer, Director of Grants Policy and Operations, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Director of Strategic Initiatives. Marlene also worked briefly as a Loaned Executive at the Points of Light Institute.

Marlene Zakai obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Education from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel from 1972 to 1976. Later, from 1977 to 1979, they pursued a Master of Social Work degree at Temple University, specializing in Community Organizing and Organizing.