Hal Eisenberg

Hal Eisenberg holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State. He is certified by the New York State Department of Education to provide violence prevention training to professionals under Project Save (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education) and was awarded both the Evelyn Pliego Social Work Student of the Year Award presented by the Borough of Queens President Claire Schulman, and a City Council Citation, awarded by Councilman Sheldon Leffler. With a strong knowledge in creating innovative programs for over 14 years, Hal has been credited with implementing and coordinating events, raising over half a million dollars for various charities, and most recently authoring 10 youth development training manuals, with over 100 ninety minute lessons combined. He is extremely involved in community service projects, with a commitment to make a difference for all around him. He has worked with over 80,000 youth directly to date.

Hal is currently the founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit agency called Windows of Opportunity, Inc. (WOO) Hal has established a supportive counseling program for students focused on the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and related issues such as anger management and conflict resolution. His superior leadership skills led to the creation of 7 innovative empowerment programs for youth ages 6 through 24. WOO is creating a shift in what is possible for youth in the areas of leadership, empowerment, self esteem, school performance and career planning... a shift from disempowerment to possibility, from differences to acceptance, and from indecision to opportunity. His expertise in leadership development landed him in Africa this past summer to run programs in Nigeria and with Kenya. More information on these programs can be found at www.wooinc.org, as well as interviews and documentaries at www.youtube.com/wooincfilms.

Some of Hal's innovative programs can also be found at http://www.wooshortstack.org and http://www.theinneryou.org and http://www.rockurheartout.com.

Hal is currently the drummer for the past 13 years for a New York based rock band named Outlet. Hal is currently recording drums for 2 solo albums for artists Regina Rossi and Mike Finnegan.