Richard Howard, MBA

Richard Howard, MBA has a diverse work experience in various roles within nonprofit organizations. Richard began their career as a Program Director at the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles, where they planned and coordinated social, recreational, and cultural programs. Richard then served as a Project Manager for the Southern California Interfaith Hunger Coalition, leading an AmeriCorps initiative to address the nation's critical needs at the community level.

Richard later joined the Single Room Occupancy Housing Corporation as an Assistant Director of Housing, managing residential hotels to provide safe and affordable housing for low-income and homeless individuals. Richard then became an Associate Director at Community Housing Management Services, assisting the Executive Director in managing a portfolio of low-income housing projects.

In their subsequent roles as Executive Director, Richard served as the Chief Operation and Financial Officer at three different synagogues, including Temple Adat Elohim and Temple Beth Hillel, where they managed all aspects of synagogue operations.

Richard's administrative and financial expertise led him to positions at Nessah Synagogue and the 18th Street Arts Center, where they oversaw financial operations and managed resources. Richard later became a Registered Yoga Teacher at YogaRich, where they use their 20+ years of Hatha yoga practice to instruct others.

Most recently, Richard worked as the Chief Mission Delivery Officer at the Spondylitis Association of America, where they led efforts to cure ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, and empower those affected to live fulfilling lives.

Overall, Richard Howard has demonstrated a commitment to nonprofit organizations and a range of skills in operations, finance, and program management.

Richard Howard, MBA, has a diverse education history spanning several fields. Richard earned their Bachelor's degree in Sociology from UCLA, completing the program from 1983-1985. Following this, Richard pursued further education in non-profit management and obtained an MBA degree from the University of Judaism, studying from 1989 to 1999. Richard also engaged in various certification programs to expand their skillset. Richard completed the Para Chaplain Training Program offered by The Board of Rabbis of Southern California in 1989, and became a certified Aerobic Instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in 1988. Additionally, Richard enriched their teaching capabilities by becoming a certified First Aid & CPR Instructor through the American Red Cross in 1996. Later in their career, they completed the Yoga Instructor Training Program at Black Dog Yoga, becoming a certified Yoga Instructor in November 2013. Richard holds additional certifications such as Yoga Instructor certified by Yoga Alliance, obtained in November 2013, and Para Chaplain obtained from The Board of Rabbis of Southern California in January 1989.