Bosses for Babies

How This Boss Makes an Impact for Children in Florida

The Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) is dedicated to cultivating a supportive community and fostering a family-friendly work environment. With a focus on the diverse needs of our community and employees, the JCA has numerous programs and benefits that support and assist our employees' families.


Employees at the JCA receive complimentary gym and fitness memberships, are eligible for free health insurance and mental health counseling, and have the flexibility to adjust work hours to accommodate the needs of their families. Additionally, substantial discounts are available to employees for family-friendly enrichment programs, preschool and kindergarten, after-school care, student transport from school to the JCA, and summer camp services.


The JCA supports its employees through a comprehensive package of paid leave policies and by accommodating various life events and unforeseen circumstances. With great emphasis on family and cultural values, JCA employees receive generous paid time off, holiday leave, time for observance of Jewish holidays, and bereavement leave. Further, the JCA acknowledges the significance of family by providing family and parental leave policies to assist employees during significant milestones such as births or adoptions.


Health and well-being are paramount in our organization. The JCA offers a range of health plans to suit employees’ and their families’ needs, covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and an array of Aflac insurance policy options.


Under the leadership of CEO Adam Chaskin, the JCA prioritizes community well-being and promotes family-friendly policies. Fostering a nurturing and inclusive workplace culture, the JCA demonstrates a steadfast commitment to its employees' and their families' support and welfare. 

Bio

Adam Chaskin joined the Jewish Community Alliance in 2018, with more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles at nonprofit community organizations and universities throughout the United States.

Drawn to the JCA for the opportunity to lead the number one Jewish community organization in the country, Adam’s diverse experience includes serving as executive director and program director with Jewish Community Centers in New York and coaching various nationally recognized basketball teams, including the U.S. National Maccabi team, Elon College, North Carolina A&T State University, University of North Carolina Greensboro and Siena College.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering and a Master of Science in Physical Education. Additionally, Adam is a certified graduate of The Jewish Experiential Leadership Institute, the FBI Citizens Academy, and multiple New York and Florida leadership programs.

With a superior ability to manage growth and large-scale enhancement projects, Adam is driven by his passion for continuously achieving better organizational efficiencies. Adam attributes his long and successful career in leadership to his innate ability to process large-scale information while focusing on and refining the small details involved with every major project.


As CEO of the JCA, Adam has maintained the agency’s top national ranking while successfully implementing updated processes and new technologies at the JCA.

Adam and his wife Regina moved to Jacksonville in 2018 from New York’s Capital Region. They reside in the Mandarin area. In his free time, Adam enjoys traveling and visiting with his sons, Grant and Noah.