David Linkh

David Linkh has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. David currently serves as the Director of the Institute for Quality (SVP) at Cohen Veterans Network. Prior to this, they worked as the Deputy Commander COO in the United States Air Force from 2019 to 2021. From 2017 to 2019, they were the Medical Group Commander CEO at USAF Ellsworth AFB. In 2015 to 2017, they served as the USAF Suicide Prevention Program Manager at Defense Health Headquarters.

David Linkh completed their education in a highly focused and specialized manner. David began their academic journey at Queens College CUNY, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology between 1984 and 1988. Following this, they pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Columbia University from 1991 to 1994, specializing in Social Work. Building upon their foundation, David obtained a PhD in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University between 2002 and 2005, further deepening their expertise in the field.

In addition to their formal education, David has obtained several certifications related to their profession. These include the Academy of Certified Social Workers from the National Association of Social Workers, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW) from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the State of Virginia, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the New York State Department of Professional Licensing. The specific dates of these certifications were not provided.