Yehiel M. Kalish

Yehiel M. Kalish has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they serve as the Chief Executive Officer at Chevra Hatzalah Volunteer Ambulance Service. Prior to this, they held the position of State Representative for the State of Illinois from 2019 to 2021. Yehiel also has experience in the business sector, having worked as the Principal at S4 Group LLC from 2019 to 2020 and as the Chairman and CEO from 2014 to 2019. Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Agudath Israel of America, including Vice President for Development and State Relations, National Director of Government Affairs, and Midwest Regional Director. In these positions, they managed fundraising efforts, legislative and advocacy activities, and oversaw the establishment of regional offices.

Yehiel M. Kalish earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Judaic Studies from Hebrew Theological College from 1995 to 1999. Yehiel M. then pursued a Semicha degree in Rabbinics from the same institution from 1997 to 2000. Yehiel later earned a Master of Public Administration degree in Non Profit Management and Leadership from Walden University from 2005 to 2007.