Marlene Adler Email & Phone Number

New York, Michigan, Virginia

United States

New York City And Washington, D.C.

New York City

I have worked at MFA, the nation's leading interfaith response to the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII, in different capacities since 2014. At the beginning of 2020, I assumed the role of Director of Operations, managing the organization's financial and accounting programs, company and project budgets, internal business practices, systems and operations, and reporting to the organization's fiscal sponsor, Tides.

New York And U.K.

Produced two PBS documentaries with a renowned, international television production company: "One PM Central Standard Time" about the challenges for Cronkite and news organizations to manage live coverage of the JFK Assassination as it unfolded; and "JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness", focusing on President Johnson as the unlikely champion for equality and civil rights. "A Time for Greatness" was nominated for an Emmy in the 2017 News Documentary category.Colonial Pictures and I are developing a series called, "Truth - The Cronkite Years" -- a view of the events of the 20th Century as seen through the lens of Walter Cronkite, and its relevance today.

New York City

Managing business operations for the General Partner of a Private Fund of Funds, which has been distinguished for its philanthropic mission to higher education.In this private fund of 22 hedge funds, my role has encompassed oversight, management and coordination of: legal and financial relationships; compliance and subscription matters; annual international, federal, and state tax filings; regular board reports; operating accounts; capital distributions; writing and editing sales and marketing materials, website and partnership communications. Currently, I am managing the dissolution of the international and domestic partnerships.

New York City

Cententia was a financial services company whose focus was private equity, financial advisory services, and asset management for high net worth individuals. With its resources concentrated in Louisiana’s energy sector, I specialized in state and local economic development opportunities, and in developing strong community relationships. Cententia closed in January of 2012.

Cbs, New York

Chief of Staff, business and talent representative, and advisor to Walter Cronkite. Chief Operating Officer for Cronkite Ward Documentary Production Company.I joined Walter Cronkite as Chief Operating Officer for the New York and Washington, D.C. based documentary production company I helped him build. The Cronkite Ward company, in collaboration with the Discovery Channel, produced more than 100 award-winning hours of television over nine years. As Cronkite’s Chief of Staff and manager, I directed his post-news anchor career, managed his business affairs, provided research and coordination for his autobiography, traveled the world with him, and was custodian of his unimpeachable reputation throughout our almost 20-year relationship that ended with his passing in 2009.

New York And Washington D.C.

Managed business and financial operations for The Cronkite Ward Company, ("CWC"), a documentary production company with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. CWC produced more than 100 award-winning hours of television, including The Cronkite Reports, Great Books, Understanding Science and Cronkite's Video Biography "Cronkite Remembers" for the Discovery Channel, CBS and PBS.

English/Psychology

Non Fiction Writing

Education record

Restaurant Management