Riel Peerbooms
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Carol Jacob DeGroff
Riel and I tackled an annual fundraiser together for several years, and I enjoyed working with him both professionally and personally. He is easy to collaborate with, open to feedback, and works incredibly hard to accomplish goals. His dedication to the organization and its mission was clear from his hard work, perseverance, and successes. Riel is one of those rare leaders that is able to effectively run an organization with heart, passion, and creativity. He expertly transitioned into the Executive Director role, and led Trail Blazers to new heights by expanding its board, expanding its fundraising capacity, and developing its programming. Riel is a smart, interesting person who is capable of building strong relationships with a wide variety of people. He is also an an effective communicator and excellent presenter. When I worked at Youth, I.N.C., we asked him to present at many events, knowing he would be articulate and inspiring. Any organization would be lucky to have Riel as part of their team. I certainly hope to work with him again in the future.
Sandi Friedman
Riel is an extremely committed and diligent Executive Director. He is very organized and supportive of his staff. Riel is very professional in his staff training and thorough and creative in his program development. He is meticulous in his search for grants and fund raising possibilities and has a very symbiotic relationship with his board of directors. It has been a pleasure working with him and experiencing his dedication and commitment to enriching and improving the lives of young people.
Seth Friedman
Riel, as a more seasoned camp veteran, has been extremely supportive in my new role. He is always willing to offer advice and answer any questions you may have. As an Executive, Riel is constantly trying to improve his programs and himself. He is always looking to stay at the cutting edge of technology to make his programs for accessible to his clients and families. He is also looking for new ways to improve the overall productivity of non-profits in the NY area by looking for ways to partner, with other similar non-profits and share resources, ultimately saving money and effecting more families.
Carol Jacob DeGroff
Riel and I tackled an annual fundraiser together for several years, and I enjoyed working with him both professionally and personally. He is easy to collaborate with, open to feedback, and works incredibly hard to accomplish goals. His dedication to the organization and its mission was clear from his hard work, perseverance, and successes. Riel is one of those rare leaders that is able to effectively run an organization with heart, passion, and creativity. He expertly transitioned into the Executive Director role, and led Trail Blazers to new heights by expanding its board, expanding its fundraising capacity, and developing its programming. Riel is a smart, interesting person who is capable of building strong relationships with a wide variety of people. He is also an an effective communicator and excellent presenter. When I worked at Youth, I.N.C., we asked him to present at many events, knowing he would be articulate and inspiring. Any organization would be lucky to have Riel as part of their team. I certainly hope to work with him again in the future.
Sandi Friedman
Riel is an extremely committed and diligent Executive Director. He is very organized and supportive of his staff. Riel is very professional in his staff training and thorough and creative in his program development. He is meticulous in his search for grants and fund raising possibilities and has a very symbiotic relationship with his board of directors. It has been a pleasure working with him and experiencing his dedication and commitment to enriching and improving the lives of young people.
Seth Friedman
Riel, as a more seasoned camp veteran, has been extremely supportive in my new role. He is always willing to offer advice and answer any questions you may have. As an Executive, Riel is constantly trying to improve his programs and himself. He is always looking to stay at the cutting edge of technology to make his programs for accessible to his clients and families. He is also looking for new ways to improve the overall productivity of non-profits in the NY area by looking for ways to partner, with other similar non-profits and share resources, ultimately saving money and effecting more families.
Carol Jacob DeGroff
Riel and I tackled an annual fundraiser together for several years, and I enjoyed working with him both professionally and personally. He is easy to collaborate with, open to feedback, and works incredibly hard to accomplish goals. His dedication to the organization and its mission was clear from his hard work, perseverance, and successes. Riel is one of those rare leaders that is able to effectively run an organization with heart, passion, and creativity. He expertly transitioned into the Executive Director role, and led Trail Blazers to new heights by expanding its board, expanding its fundraising capacity, and developing its programming. Riel is a smart, interesting person who is capable of building strong relationships with a wide variety of people. He is also an an effective communicator and excellent presenter. When I worked at Youth, I.N.C., we asked him to present at many events, knowing he would be articulate and inspiring. Any organization would be lucky to have Riel as part of their team. I certainly hope to work with him again in the future.
Sandi Friedman
Riel is an extremely committed and diligent Executive Director. He is very organized and supportive of his staff. Riel is very professional in his staff training and thorough and creative in his program development. He is meticulous in his search for grants and fund raising possibilities and has a very symbiotic relationship with his board of directors. It has been a pleasure working with him and experiencing his dedication and commitment to enriching and improving the lives of young people.
Seth Friedman
Riel, as a more seasoned camp veteran, has been extremely supportive in my new role. He is always willing to offer advice and answer any questions you may have. As an Executive, Riel is constantly trying to improve his programs and himself. He is always looking to stay at the cutting edge of technology to make his programs for accessible to his clients and families. He is also looking for new ways to improve the overall productivity of non-profits in the NY area by looking for ways to partner, with other similar non-profits and share resources, ultimately saving money and effecting more families.
Carol Jacob DeGroff
Riel and I tackled an annual fundraiser together for several years, and I enjoyed working with him both professionally and personally. He is easy to collaborate with, open to feedback, and works incredibly hard to accomplish goals. His dedication to the organization and its mission was clear from his hard work, perseverance, and successes. Riel is one of those rare leaders that is able to effectively run an organization with heart, passion, and creativity. He expertly transitioned into the Executive Director role, and led Trail Blazers to new heights by expanding its board, expanding its fundraising capacity, and developing its programming. Riel is a smart, interesting person who is capable of building strong relationships with a wide variety of people. He is also an an effective communicator and excellent presenter. When I worked at Youth, I.N.C., we asked him to present at many events, knowing he would be articulate and inspiring. Any organization would be lucky to have Riel as part of their team. I certainly hope to work with him again in the future.
Sandi Friedman
Riel is an extremely committed and diligent Executive Director. He is very organized and supportive of his staff. Riel is very professional in his staff training and thorough and creative in his program development. He is meticulous in his search for grants and fund raising possibilities and has a very symbiotic relationship with his board of directors. It has been a pleasure working with him and experiencing his dedication and commitment to enriching and improving the lives of young people.
Seth Friedman
Riel, as a more seasoned camp veteran, has been extremely supportive in my new role. He is always willing to offer advice and answer any questions you may have. As an Executive, Riel is constantly trying to improve his programs and himself. He is always looking to stay at the cutting edge of technology to make his programs for accessible to his clients and families. He is also looking for new ways to improve the overall productivity of non-profits in the NY area by looking for ways to partner, with other similar non-profits and share resources, ultimately saving money and effecting more families.
Experience
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Frost Valley YMCA
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mar 2023 - Present
Leading the oldest non-profit of its kind into its next era of industry leadership in #summercamp, #environmentaleducation, family programs and conference. Leading the oldest non-profit of its kind into its next era of industry leadership in #summercamp, #environmentaleducation, family programs and conference.
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Trail Blazers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director/CEO
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Sep 2008 - Mar 2023
Lead one of the oldest youth service organization in the nation through an aligning and mission focusing effort, diversifying revenue stream, modernizing and expanding programming offerings and introducing up-to-date marketing and outreach methods. Lead one of the oldest youth service organization in the nation through an aligning and mission focusing effort, diversifying revenue stream, modernizing and expanding programming offerings and introducing up-to-date marketing and outreach methods.
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Director at Trade Winds Lake Camp
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Jun 1993 - Sep 2009
Responsible for the well-being and safety of 300 plus campers, age 7 to 16, predominantly low-income inner-city children from various ethnic backgrounds, and all staff; recruit, train and supervise directing team and regular staff of 30 counselors Responsible for camp programs, training programs, recreational and educational programs and Break Away Board of Education programs Act as Waterfront Safety Instructor-aid (WSI-aid) and waterfront director, organizing and teaching swimming classes, running full camp recreational swim, planning and executing supervision of 100 plus children and 30 counselors Show less
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Guidance Counselor
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
Overseeing the academic, vocational and emotional health of 250 students Provide individual and group counseling services, design and develop guidance curriculum Assessment of individual students’ psycho social need, development of treatment modality, provide direct service/referral services Overseeing the academic, vocational and emotional health of 250 students Provide individual and group counseling services, design and develop guidance curriculum Assessment of individual students’ psycho social need, development of treatment modality, provide direct service/referral services
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St Joseph High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Science Department
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Sep 1999 - Aug 2006
Substitute teaching biology classes, to low-income youth in grade 7, 8, 9 and 10, prepare students for NYS Regents examinations Chair of the science department, supervise three colleague teachers in the department Create and execute curriculum for high school science, adhering to state requirements Substitute teaching biology classes, to low-income youth in grade 7, 8, 9 and 10, prepare students for NYS Regents examinations Chair of the science department, supervise three colleague teachers in the department Create and execute curriculum for high school science, adhering to state requirements
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Science Teacher
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Sep 1998 - Apr 1999
Science Teacher to under served youth from Amsterdam West Science Teacher to under served youth from Amsterdam West
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Education Designer
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Aug 1996 - May 1998
Design and develop innovative educational exhibition called ‘youth lab', presenting children with scientific principles through use of modern educational principles and specific design of educational environments, grades 5 to 9 Develop and execute various training programs for a team of 10 museum guides providing class sessions in the museum exhibitions Write and edit exhibition text for exhibitions under development, design text layout Work as a member of collaborative exhibition design project Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2016
Columbia Business School
Executive Education, Senior Leaders Program for Nonprofit Professionals -
2000 - 2004
Fordham University
Master’s Degree, Social Work -
1990 - 1995
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
Bachelor, Biology Education -
2001 -
Fordham University
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work
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