Courtney Evans is the Director of Advancement at JFCS and started in her role January 2022. Courtney is originally from Lexington and went to school at the University of Kentucky, receiving a BA in International Studies with a focus on International Development in Latin America. After completing her undergraduate degree, she received an MS in International Development from Tulane University and completed various internships focused on human rights research. After completing her masters Courtney went on to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador as a Community and Youth Development Strategist. She moved back to Lexington where she was the Global Partnerships Director at Mission108, a small anti-human trafficking nonprofit doing advocacy, fundraising, and outreach. She then moved to Massachusetts to work as the Regional Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metrowest; before leaving Massachusetts, she was the Director of Operations at the organization.
Courtney is excited to be at JFCS because of the opportunities for growth and the community and client centered approach to service. JFCS’ holistic approach to service is what sets us apart. In her free time Courtney likes to travel, play bingo, watch and play sports, spend time with her pup and explore Louisville!
Email Courtney at cevans@jfcslouisville.org.
Mauri Malka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and serves on the executive leadership team at JFCS as the Senior Director of Programs. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work. Mauri has over forty years of social service experience, working with people of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds.
In her thirty-plus years at JFCS, Mauri has worked in a variety of roles, including serving as the clinical resettlement coordinator, therapist, older adult director, family services director and more recently in an executive leadership position. Her early years with JFCS involved coordination and implementation of resettlement services for refugees. Her clinical practice has focused on cross-cultural issues, geriatric issues, grief and loss, couples counseling and family caregiver concerns. Mauri has facilitated support groups and delivered training to family caregivers for over two decades. Her work with individuals utilizes a strength-based approach that builds on competencies.
Mauri was instrumental in developing a one-stop senior program at JFCS that offers a full menu of services to seniors and their families, including transportation and non-medical homecare. Recent initiatives include the establishment of psychiatric services for individuals from youth to older adults and family strengthening programs that promote school stability and stable housing for families with children.
Email Mauri at mmalka@jfcslouisville.org.
Lyndy Alexander, Chief Financial Officer, has made the primary focus of her career finance and administration in a non-profit environment, with the beginning of her career in public accounting and industry. Lyndy is a native of Columbus, Ohio, with a bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and an M.B.A. in Accounting from New York University. Lyndy resides in Louisville and has two grown sons.
Email Lyndy at lalexander@jfcslouisville.org.
David L. Finke, Ph.D., is a community professional with 26 years of experience in clinical psychology and administrative management. David joined JFCS as our Chief Executive Officer in September 2021, coming to us from Bellewood & Brooklawn (formerly Uspiritus), a residential treatment facility, where he served as vice president of residential programming.
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Finke graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and Michigan State University, where he earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He has been in private practice since 1995. In addition to his work at Jewish Family and Career Services, he co-chairs the Bounce Coalition, a multi-agency community collaborative that implements trauma-informed practices in schools, courts, health care systems and other public and private sector agencies.
David and his wife live in Louisville and have three sons.
Email David at dfinke@jfcslouisville.org.