LEAD FOR IMPACT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- President & CEO, Choice for All
Jacob is a facilitator, trainer, educator and team coach.
He has trained a diverse group of people on the individual, team, organization and community level in leadership, education, effective messaging, team building, community organizing, advocacy and social change. He has been a leader in the world of non-profit, leadership studies, public and public charter education and community development for over 10 years.
Jacob is passionate about supporting leaders in transforming systems and believes in their potential as change agents to actualize social change. He is committed to providing tools and resources for people, across all levels, to assess, design, drive and sustain positive impact.
Education
- M.S.Ed., Childhood Special & General Education, Bank Street College of Education, 2010
- BA, Communication Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, 2008
Job Titles:
- MEAL Specialist, Facilitator
Jedrzej has worked at a variety of INGOs and civil society organizations in 8 countries, as well as within the UN system in New York on topics including peace education and transformative youth leadership. Over the past 6 years Jedrzej has worked with over 200 young leaders in local settings, implementing projects focused on intercultural communication, conflict transformation, and team building.
He is passionate about youth leadership and peace education. Having worked with youth from Afghanistan, Syria, Madagascar, Tunisia, Poland and Palestine, he deeply values working directly within communities and giving young people the agency to navigate their own growth processes.
Education
-MSc in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University
-BSc in Cross Cultural Psychology, SWPS University, Warsaw, PL
Kit is a facilitator, trainer, educator, and executive coach.
She served as a director of the MK Gandhi Institute in Rochester, New York, and as a director of Bay Area Nonviolent Communication in Oakland, California. Kit has 25 years of experience in managing diverse teams. She implements nonviolence theory, communication and permaculture in her daily practice.
Kit is passionate about teaching and working on projects related to restorative justice, sustainability and anti-racism. She has been training leaders worldwide and has spoken at the United Nations about nonviolent approaches in the 21st century.
Education
-MS, Social Innovation and Sustainability, Goddard College
-BS, Industrial Labor Relations, Cornell University
Kobi specializes in leadership development, crisis management, and organizational change. Driven by the love of creative problem-solving and realizing human potential, he prepares businesses, governments, and organizations to handle intricate, high-stakes challenges, from immediate emergency scenarios to long-term stakeholder relations. A key element of his work is developing robust teams and competent leaders who can guide their organizations through any obstacle.
Vernice is passionate about leaders and young people using performance and creativity to enhance their social impact and transform lives. She deeply believes in the talent and potential we all hold and helps leaders globally to discover it through artistic expression.
Education
-Cross-disciplinary Performance Studies, Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium, International School of Theatre Anthropology, Odin Teatret Denmark