A Leader in Mentoring Initiatives in Rochester New York
Rochester, New York Area
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- Director of Boomer Mentoring Initiative at Lifespan of Greater Rochester
- Podcast Host & Creator at Leadership Starts Here
- President at Rochester Mentors
- Past
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- Executive Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
- Account Manager at Unisys
- Infantry Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne at US Army
- Infantry Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne at U.S. Army
- Education
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- Albany Law School of Union University
- Fairport High School - Fairport NY
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Jeff Newland’s Summary
Jeff's mission is to build leaders who can carry forward the message of mentoring in our community.
Jeff Newland’s Specialties:
Strong communication and coaching skills help Jeff accomplish his mission of building leaders. Corporations and individuals seek his assistance in learning new leadership and vision building methods.
Jeff Newland’s Experience
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Director of Boomer Mentoring Initiative
Lifespan of Greater Rochester
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2009 — Present (1 month)
Jeff will direct and coordinate the collaboration between Lifespan, the Rochester Area Community Foundation, United Way and Rochester Mentors to bring a wealth of "Baby Boomers" into the ranks of mentors available to be matched with Rochester City School District youth through existing mentoring programs (ie Compeer, Women Helping Girls, Red Cross Successful Pathways, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and more).
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Podcast Host & Creator
Leadership Starts Here
(Media Production industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Leadership Starts Here is a podcast dedicated to the idea that any member of a team, regardless of position, title or role, can exercise leadership to the degree they stay close to their passion, personal integrity and positive influence of others.
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President
Rochester Mentors
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)
Rochester Mentors is an alliance of programs recognizing safe and effective practices for youth mentoring in Rochester, New York.
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Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2004 — November 2009 (5 years 3 months)
Jeff was honored to lead Big Brothers Big Sisters through five great years. During that time, thousands of children were matched to mentors with 100% safety and nationally recognized effectiveness. Further, program staff retention hit an all time high, eclipsing national averages in the field by four-fold. In addition, the agency experienced four net surplus years, financially, and grew to reach 20% more children annually. Jeff left behind a great team who he believes will make the next five years even more successful.
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Account Manager
Unisys
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; UIS; Information Technology and Services industry)
1998 — 2004 (6 years )
Worked in WTS, then over in the help desk area, managing the NYS CONNECTIONS relationship with the people in Albany.
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Infantry Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
US Army
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USA; Military industry)
1982 — 1985 (3 years )
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Infantry Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1982 — 1985 (3 years )
Jeff Newland’s Education
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Albany Law School of Union University
1989 — 1991
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Fairport High School - Fairport NY
1980 — 1983
Additional Information
Jeff Newland’s Websites:
Jeff Newland’s Groups:
President, Rochester Mentors (RochesterMentors.org)
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Albany Law School Alumni -
Leadership Starts Here -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
Jeff Newland’s Contact Settings
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