Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.

Current

• Principal at Community Solutions Consulting Services
• Executive Director at Community Solutions, Inc.

Past

• Operations Director at Northeast Clergy Group
• Associate at Dewey Ballantine LLP

Education

• New York University School of Law
• New York University

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

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Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Summary

➢ Founded or co-founded five organizations and dozens of strategic initiatives since 18 years old.
➢ Secured financing and managed budgets for start-ups, operations, and events.
➢ Advised local and national agencies on coalition building, urban affairs, community relations, new media strategies, engaging youth culture, and at-risk youth development.
➢ Authored over thirty articles since 2001 related to youth culture, education, social justice, leadership development, and faith.
➢ Delivered hundreds of speeches and presentations to audiences up to 90,000 people.
➢ Spokesperson for regional and national campaigns in print, radio, and television interviews.
➢ Served on numerous boards and advisory councils for local and national organizations and initiatives.
➢ Practiced law at a leading New York firm before pursuing full-time public service following 9/11.

Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Specialties:

Non-profits, youth and community development, strategic planning, and advocacy.

Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Experience

• Principal

  Community Solutions Consulting Services

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)

  June 2006 — Present (2 years 2 months)

  CS2 provides strategic planning, organizational and program development, and leadership coaching for clients such as: World Vision US (5/06 – present: design a collaborative, national social justice initiative re. urban youth issues); Student Venture NY (6/06 – present: write and design staff training curriculum for urban campus ministry); and Living Hope Church LA (11/06 – present: strategic planning, leadership development, and corporate formation for a growing church and related community development corporation). Past clients have included: Greater NY Billy Graham Crusade; American Families Assistance Fund (World Vision); American Bible Society; New Hope Fellowship; and Jammin' Against the Darkness.

• Executive Director

  Community Solutions, Inc.

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  February 1996 — Present (12 years 6 months)

  Co-founded (with 13 teens) a youth agency that cultivates character and competence in at-risk youth. Without start-up money, space, equipment, or paid staff, developed Generation Xcel as CSI's first initiative. Established two NYC youth centers with after-school and summer programming. Became first exec dir after 7 yrs volunteering. (www.GenerationXcel.com)
  
  Formulated action plans; developed strategy, organizational structure, and budgets; recruited and cultivated board members, staff, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
  
  Renovated and opened the 88-STEP Theater; produced original theatrical presentations, variety shows, film projects, and music.
  
  Helped launch Chain Reaction as a national community service initiative since 2003 (www.ChainReaction.be).

• Operations Director

  Northeast Clergy Group

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Philanthropy industry)

  September 2001 — January 2003 (1 year 5 months)

  Co-founded NEC to provide coordinated clergy support to families affected by 9/11. Grew to include 250 ministers and crossed denominational lines. Advocated for the creation of the Mayor's Clergy Crisis Responders program to provide clergy access to Ground Zero, family assistance centers, and respite areas. Designed and managed online database for 9/11 relief providers. Organized bilingual critical incidence and post traumatic stress counseling training, retreats, support groups, and more.
  
  Supervised the administration of the Ground Zero Relief Fund, which provided direct financial assistance and case management for over 60 families, and the NEC Counseling Referal Network.
  
  Produced 9/11 anniversary at Madison Square Garden and other special events featuring public officials; 9/11 heros and survivors; professional athletes; Grammy and Dove award-wining musical artists; and national religious leaders.

• Associate

  Dewey Ballantine LLP

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Law Practice industry)

  September 1999 — September 2001 (2 years 1 month)

  Litigation assignments included intellectual property, securities, and employment cases. Drafted and edited legal memoranda, motions, trial and appellate court documents, and presentation materials. Managed three pro bono clients. Resigned in order to work on 9/11 relief efforts.
  
  As a clerk, conducted due diligence and legal research; drafted various documents for the corporate, project finance, real estate, and litigation sections. Authored two research memoranda for a U.S. Supreme Court case, and assisted on an asylum case.

Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Education

• New York University School of Law

  1996 — 1999

• New York University

  BA, History; minors: Politics and Economics, 1991 — 1995

Additional Information

Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Websites:

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Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Interests:

Sports, photography, reading, web 2.0, cooking, traveling, music, movies, theater, museums

Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Groups:

➢ Member New York State Bar, 2000
➢ Licensed Minister, by Abounding Grace Ministries, 2001

Jeremy R. Del Rio, Esq.’s Honors:

PROFESSIONAL
➢ "Legacy Award," Concerts of Prayer NY, 9/05
➢ "Surfacing Hispanic Leaders," Prism, 9/05
➢ Named one of "30 emerging voices that will lead the church in the next decade," Charisma, 8/05
➢ "Youth Worker of the Year," Latino Pastoral Action Ctr, '01
➢ “Citation of Merit,” Bronx Borough Pres, '01
➢ “Union Square Award,” Fund for the City of NY, '00

ACADEMIC
NYU School of Law
➢ Root-Tilden-Kern Scholar
➢ Harvey Fellow
➢ National Moot Court Award
➢ Eric Dean Bender Public Service Prize
➢ National Moot Court Competition, Best Brief, Regional Finals, '99
➢ Ruby Vale Corporate Law Moot Court Competition, Best Brief & Semi-Finals, '98

NYU College of Arts and Sciences
➢ Standard Bearer, Class of '95
➢ Presidential Scholar
➢ President's Service Award for Leadership
➢ Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
➢ Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
➢ Truman Scholarship National Finalist
➢ Shoengood Award for History
➢ Cecilia Bull Scholarship for History

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