Joshua Borkin
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate leader with over two decades of experience driving mission-focused programs while fostering inclusive environments for growth and learning. Adept at strategic decision-making and passionate about identifying learning needs to drive change management. Proven success is evidenced by a track record of doubling staff retention rates, maintaining consistently positive camper/parent satisfaction feedback, and securing substantial institutional funding.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Acting Executive Director
Trail Blazers Camps
08.2021 - Current
- Managed the creation and execution of the Academy, an organization-wide adult learning initiative, resulting in a 65% increase in staff retention rates across programs since summer 2022.
Collaborated across multiple departments to standardize training curricula while tailoring complementary adult learning opportunities, leading to a 30% increase in staff satisfaction rates.
Stewarded the ongoing development of credential-based, college credit-based, and earn-to-learn-based opportunities, attracting new funding that grew the 2023 annual budget by 4%.
Utilized evaluation analysis and staff insights to create a feedback system that led to program adjustments such as adding finance coaching and exploring more credit-bearing learning opportunities.
- Improved the quality and efficiency of training and onboarding by evolving the organization's learning management system from training staff exclusively online during COVID-19 to adopting a hybrid approach to professional development. This increased offer acceptances and seasonal staff retention.
CO-FOUNDER & Executive Director
Steve’s Camp at Horizon Farms
05.2010 - 08.2021
- Successfully cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to establish a mission of holistic learning and camp experience as the driver of leadership and workforce development. This resulted in at least 80% of staff being former participants.
- Collaborated with independent evaluators to test, analyze, and improve program models, which led to SCHF being recognized for achieving double the impact compared to other youth development programs.
- Steered construction and implementation of over $300K in mission-aligned capital projects, including a 14-element ropes course, kitchen renovation, and an educational animal farm, resulting in increased engagement among the campers.
- Facilitated the creation of a five-year strategic plan resulting in the development of year-long programs focused on professional training, mentorship, and college preparedness, which significantly improved the campers' outcomes.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
CITY COLLEGE
- 05.2010
- Taught multiple sections of a two-part capstone course to Master of Education students with varying skill levels and language proficiency to conduct teacher research in elementary classrooms.
Program Coordinator
AUBURN SEMINARY
09.2005 - 07.2009
- Recruited 50+ participants, hired 20+ staff, and coordinated international delegations as interim director of Face to Face, an immersion experience dedicated to ameliorating violence in conflict areas.
Youth Coordinator
PARLIAMENT OF WORLD’S RELIGIONS
03.1999 - 08.2004
- Recruited and coordinated study abroad courses for over 20 major universities to participate in the Parliament of the World’s Religions, a 10,000-person event in Barcelona, Spain, and Cape Town South Africa
- Served on the steering committee to launch the Interfaith Youth Core (Now Interfaith America)
- Organized 3,000 people from 50 religious communities to hold vigils at Chicago’s two largest mosques to expose others to Islam and stand in solidarity with American Muslims after the attacks of September 11th.
Education
Ed.D. Curriculum and Teaching -
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2010
MA/BA in United States History -
Clark University
Worcester, MA05.1998
Skills
- Effective Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Staff Training & Development
- Outcome Based Programming
- Change Management
- Resource Allocation & Management
- Community Engagement
- Centering Diversity, Equity Inclusion
Timeline
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Acting Executive Director
Trail Blazers Camps
08.2021 - Current
CO-FOUNDER & Executive Director
Steve’s Camp at Horizon Farms
05.2010 - 08.2021
Program Coordinator
AUBURN SEMINARY
09.2005 - 07.2009
Youth Coordinator
PARLIAMENT OF WORLD’S RELIGIONS
03.1999 - 08.2004
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
CITY COLLEGE
- 05.2010
Ed.D. Curriculum and Teaching -
Teachers College, Columbia University
MA/BA in United States History -
Clark University
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