The Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council (GBLC) is a Rider community of diverse, accomplished students and alumni who champion advancing leadership, mentoring and philanthropy.
The Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council recognizes, honors and advances this legacy by:
- developing student leaders through mentoring, professional workshops and social events and scholarship opportunities
- re-engaging alumni with the Rider community by providing networking opportunities
- engaging in philanthropic initiatives that ensure the future education of student leaders at Rider
For more information about our events and programs, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, make a donation or contact:
- Erin Barnard, Program Coordinator of the Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council, at (609) 896-5000 ext 7032 or [email protected].
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Scholarships Available for Students!
Eligible students can apply for a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per semester) each year they are a member in good standing in the program.
Rableen, GBLC Protege '20
"The relationship I had with [my GBLC mentor, Farheen Choudhary] was something that I couldn’t have imagined as we would constantly push each other out of our comfort zones to learn and grow from one another.... I loved that we would always be on the same page, respect one another, and be there to always listen and help."
![Farheen Choudhary, GBWLC Mentor](/sites/default/files/styles/interior_context_image/public/2020-09/Testimonial%201_%20Farheen%20Choudhary.jpg?h=a58eeef4&itok=UUqUK20H)
Farheen Choudhary, GBLC Mentor
"Rableen was an absolute pleasure to mentor. I admired her level of ambition and work ethic to reach her goals. She showed a strong commitment to the mentor-protege relationship, and with her smile and open personality she brought positive energy to our work together.... I look forward to a continued friendship."
For more information on the mentoring program:
Assistant Vice President, Career Development, Engaged Learning and Leadership
Bart Luedeke Center
kbarberich [at] rider.edu
609-896-5000 ext. 7114
Coordinator, Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council
Bart Luedeke Center
ebarnard [at] rider.edu
(609)896-5000 ext. 7032
![Erin Barbard](/sites/default/files/2023-08/ErinBarnard.jpg)