Howard Neistein

Howard joined the Federation in 1994 and has served as its Chief Officer of Strategic Partnerships since 2014. He oversees all governance processes, including the Federation and Foundation Boards, and the Federation’s Executive Committee. Neistein is responsible for the Federation’s Planning and Agency Relations processes for the Federation’s local and overseas agencies, and for the community’s Security Program.

Prior to coming to Detroit, Neistein worked at the Federations in Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, where he held a myriad of assignments in Campaign, Planning, Leadership Development, and general community organization. He holds a Master’s Degree in Jewish Communal Service and an Honorary Doctorate in Jewish Communal Service from the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. He also holds a Master’s and an Educational Specialist (EDS) from the State University of New York in Albany and Bachelor’s degrees from the State University of New York in Binghamton.