Jeffrey Abramowitz
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jeffrey Abramowitz, J.D is the CEO of the Petey Greene Program. Jeff previously served as…
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How do you infuse personal anecdotes into your speeches to create a deeper connection with your audience?
Being authentic and vulnerable to sharing your story is step one. Step two is connecting the dots to relate your story with the message you are trying to get your audience to sing. Audience will often not remember the data points you share and they may not recall the cases you refer to, but they will always remember a great story with a message.
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The holidays are almost here and what better way to go out on a Friday afternoon then to meet some of your colleagues and share the great work you…
The holidays are almost here and what better way to go out on a Friday afternoon then to meet some of your colleagues and share the great work you…
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#COABEisOnTheMove! Our President-Elect, Hector Martínez, was honored to present at the National Training Institute for the National Association of…
#COABEisOnTheMove! Our President-Elect, Hector Martínez, was honored to present at the National Training Institute for the National Association of…
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🎉 A monumental moment for The Welcoming Center! We’re proud to announce that for the first time in our history, we’ve been awarded a combined…
🎉 A monumental moment for The Welcoming Center! We’re proud to announce that for the first time in our history, we’ve been awarded a combined…
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Experience
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Petey Greene Program
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Education
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Justleadership USA 2018 Fellow
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Student of the New Opportunities Workshop
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Activities and Societies: President Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science
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Activities and Societies: Law Review, Moot Court (President)
Law student, Moot Court Director, Law Review
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Activities and Societies: Class of 240!
Student at Central High School.
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Volunteer Experience
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Chair-State Advocacy for Adult Education Fellowship
Coalition on Adult Basic Education
- Present 4 years
Education
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Chair
Philadelphia Reentry Coalition
- Present 2 years 5 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Co-Chair Reentry Committee
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board
- Present 6 years 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Chairman Employment Committee
Pennsylvania Reentry Council
- Present 6 years 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Past Chairperson Prison Literacy Committee
Coalition on Adult Basic Education
- Present 6 years 5 months
Education
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Co-chair Community Engagement Committee
Philadelphia Reentry Coalition
- Present 6 years 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Member Board Of Directors
Community Forgiveness & Restoration
- Present 7 years 4 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Secretary
Coalition on Adult Basic Education
- Present 3 years 6 months
Education
Secretary of Board of Directors
Courses
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Temple University New Opportunities Workshop
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Temple University: Reentry Boot Camp
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Projects
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PA CareerLink Suburban Station Reentry Training
Created and presented a lecture for the staff at PA CareerLink Suburban Station giving an inside look into the life and challenges facing returning citizens and how best to assist in addressing the needs and barriers facing this population.
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PA CareerLink Suburban Station Reentry Workshop
Created and presented a lecture for returning citizens at PA CareerLink Suburban Station helping exfelons address the challenges and barriers that lie ahead and providing educational and motivational support to help them navigate the road ahead. Practical advice, along with a wealth of resource material are provided in this two day workshop. After the workshop, each learner is given a personalized reentry game plan to help them get back on their feet.
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Orange is the New Black, An Inside Look Into the Criminal Justice System
This course offered by Mt. Airy Learning Tree consisted of an in depth lecture and provided a lively discussion about the criminal justice system in the United States. Next course: September 21 & 28, 2016.
Honors & Awards
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Cammy Connnector Award For Looking Forward Reentry Radio Show
Philly Cam
Connector Award
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Philadelphia Reentry Coalition Rising Leader of the Year 2018
Philadelphia Reentry Coalition
This award recognizes a person who is affecting change in policy and is excelling in leadership through his use of experience, skills, and energy to elevate and support returning citizens.
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2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading with Conviction
JustleadershipUSA
2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Member: Justleadership USA's leaderhsip development program is an intensive and dynamic cohort-based program designed to enhance the professional capacity of its participants. Each cohort consists of formerly incacerated individuals with an already established leadership track record in their communities. Over the course of one year, participants receive executive coaching, as well as training in community-building, policy advocacy and…
2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Member: Justleadership USA's leaderhsip development program is an intensive and dynamic cohort-based program designed to enhance the professional capacity of its participants. Each cohort consists of formerly incacerated individuals with an already established leadership track record in their communities. Over the course of one year, participants receive executive coaching, as well as training in community-building, policy advocacy and communications.
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Keynote Speaker at Correctional Education Association Conference, Cape May, NJ
CEA, Region I
Keynote address give at the Correction Education Association Conference on the issue of education and the returning citizen.
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Temple University New Opportunities Workshop Outstanding Achiever Award
Temple University
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English
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Organizations
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Philadelphia Reentry Coalition
Member Education and Employment Subcomittees
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Mt Airy Learning Tree
Instructor
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American Cancer Society
Volunteer
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On Monday, I kicked off the Department’s first Second Chance Act Grantee conference in 9 years. In my remarks, I called for us to seize the…
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congratulations. It is great to have you part of the Petey Greene Program family.
congratulations. It is great to have you part of the Petey Greene Program family.
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