Background
Brodsky, Irving was born on July 6, 1915 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Lena (Levine) Brodsky.
social service organization administrator
Brodsky, Irving was born on July 6, 1915 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Lena (Levine) Brodsky.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1938. Certified in social work, Columbia University, 1940.
Executive director, Jewish Association for Neighborhood Centers, New York City, 1946-1957; executive vice president, Associated YM-YWHA's of Greater New York, New York City, 1957-1981; vice chairman of the board of trustees, Associated YM-YWHA's of Greater New York, New York City, 1981; retired, Associated YM-YWHA's of Greater New York, New York City. Adjunct Professor Columbia University School Social Work, New York City, 1984-1990. Chairman community advisory board Columbia University Brookdale Institute on Aging and Adult Human Development, New York City, 1984-1990.
Associate chairman Board Associate Camps-Block and Hexter Vacation Center, New York City, 1985-1999. Trustee, consultant Price Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. Past trustee Florence G. Heller-JWB Research Center, former chairman program advisory committee.
Past trustee, member executive committee National Jewish Welfare Board. Past chairman technical advisory committee on group work New York City Youth Board. Chairman committee on public recreation Community Council Greater New York Corporal United States Army, 1945-1946.
Fellow American Association for Social Psychiatry, International Association for Social Psychiatry. Member National Association Social Workers (certified), National Association Jewish Center Workers.
Married Jeanne Elizabeth Blum, May 13, 1918. Children: Ellen, Robert.