Business and Philanthropic Leader Peter Langerman Named Chair of the All Stars Project of New Jersey
Published by Christina DiChiara
Chair and Past CEO of Franklin Mutual Advisers to Help Non-Profit Grow Its Impact across New Jersey
Newark, NJ – APRIL 14, 2021 – The All Stars Project of New Jersey (ASP of NJ), a nonprofit organization that sponsors innovative Afterschool Development programs for inner-city youth in New Jersey, today announced that veteran business and philanthropic leader Peter Langerman, the executive advisor and former chair of Franklin Mutual Advisers, has been named chair of its Board. Mr. Langerman will work closely with board members and staff to further expand the non-profit’s impact on youth development, social justice and poverty in Newark, Jersey City and beyond.
“We are excited that Peter has taken on such an important role for the All Stars Project of New Jersey this year. While we have been on the ground in the Garden State for more than 21 years, 2021 holds great promise for growing our impact and furthering our work for years to come. Having someone of Peter’s caliber lead our board at the same time that we are expanding our programs and launching our new partnership with the New York Jets is the epitome of perfect timing,” said Shadae McDaniel, Vice President/City Leader of the All Stars Project of New Jersey.
Langerman first became an All Stars supporter in 2007, joined the ASP of NJ board in 2014, and became a member of ASP’s national board of directors in 2015, where he serves as vice-chair and is the co-chair of the All Stars Campaign for National Leadership.
“Peter’s unwavering commitment to providing opportunity and development for youth growing up in marginalized communities is inspirational to me and to everyone he touches,” said Gabrielle Kurlander, CEO of the All Stars Project. “The All Stars Project has benefitted greatly from Peter’s deep professional and philanthropic experience, his wise strategic council and his vision that innovative and bold action is needed to make our country equitable for everyone.”
In addition to his leadership and tireless efforts to raise funds to help in the fight to build pathways from the margins to the mainstreams of society, Langerman has rolled up his sleeves and worked directly with young people. He has run Development School for Youth workshops with teenagers and young adults to help them learn about finance, recruited colleagues to give workshops, advocated for the advancement of the field of afterschool nationally, and connected kids from Newark neighborhoods with youth from Temple Sinai of Summit, NJ as part of his personal efforts to build bridges between communities.
“I am honored to be working with the All Stars Project to address poverty and make a difference in people’s lives. I have learned a great deal during my direct work with the young people involved in our programs – most notably, how transformational our afterschool development approach can be,” explained Mr. Langerman. “I look forward to working with our talented board and staff as we expand our reach, and maximize the impact of All Stars’ innovative programs and community partnerships in New Jersey.”
Langerman’s other philanthropic involvement in the community includes serving as a member of the board and executive committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, and being a member of the investment committee of New Jersey Performing Arts Center. He is also past president of Temple Sinai in Summit, NJ, and created an endowed lecture fund to bring ideas and perspectives to students and faculty at the Hopkins School in New Haven, CT.
About The All Stars Project:
The All Stars Project is privately funded national nonprofit organization with a 40-year history of grassroots organizing and community building in poor neighborhoods. Its mission is to transform the lives of youth and poor communities using the developmental power of performance in partnership with caring adults. ASP’s award-winning programs bring people from all racial, economic and social walks of life together to create something positive, new and transformative for all involved. ASP operates nationally with volunteers and partnerships in over 20 states. Program work is most focused in five regions – New York City; Northern NJ; Chicago; Dallas; and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Since the All Stars came to New Jersey in 1999 its programs have touched the lives of more than 35,000 young people, as well as 4,000 adult volunteers from all walks of life, and hundreds of corporate partners, including some of the Garden State’s most successful business leaders.
The ASP is privately funded by thousands of individuals, foundations and corporations, including the New York Jets, Franklin Mutual Advisers, PSEG, EY, Fidelity, Goya, Investors Bank, MetLife, Onyx Equities, PwC, RBC Capital Markets, and Victoria Foundation, Inc.