Alex Kogan, Chief Operating Officer

Alex Kogan has over 18 years of experience in nonprofit management. In his most recent role as Director of Operations at Apex for Youth, he oversaw finance, HR, IT, and operations, leading these functions during a time of significant growth. During his three-year tenure, Apex’s budget grew from $4M to $8.5M, its physical footprint more than tripled, and the number of youth served nearly doubled annually.

Before joining Apex, Alex was the Director of Finance, Operations, and Analytics at Bank Street College’s Children’s Programs, where he supported the program through several transitions and the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to that, he served as Director of Finance and Administration at Jewish Community Project Downtown, helping to grow the organization from a startup to a medium sized hub of Jewish life in Lower Manhattan.

Alex is passionate about supporting nonprofit organizations in achieving sustainable growth. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and Economics from Hunter College. A resident of the Upper West Side, Alex enjoys spending his free time with his dogs, traveling, and listening to podcasts.

Alex is very excited to join CBST during this moment in the congregation’s history.