Diego Ornique

As the JDC-Europe Regional Director, Diego strives to strengthen and support Jewish communities throughout the region. He specializes in running programs in partnership with local communities and is passionate about the field of community development, leadership and caring for those in need. Prior to this position, Diego served as the Area Director for Hungary, Bulgaria and former Yugoslavia. He was also responsible for overseeing and consulting on JDC regional initiatives for Central and Eastern European communities. Diego was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Prior to joining JDC, he was the Associate Director of the Macabi Community Center in Buenos Aires and also worked as an organizational consultant. His fields of interest include philosophy and international development, and he was awarded a Diploma in Strategy and Innovation by the Said Business School at Oxford University. Diego is married and has two sons.