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
2020 Women's Leadership Council group photo

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].
Rider campus building in spring

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.

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Rableen, GBWLC Protege '20

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

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."

  • GBWLC members gather at signature event
  • GBWLC Protege discussion
  • GBWLC women's panel discussion
  • Women discuss leadership issues
  • Alexis celebrates womens' right to vote
  • Gail Bierenbaum speaks to the Women's Leadership Council
  • Student speaks at women's leadership council
  • Students interact during women's leadership council event
  • Chelsea speaks to women's leadership council
  • Alumni guest speaker
  • Gail Bierenbaum and Pam Mingle

For more information on the mentoring program:

Kim Barberich

Assistant Vice President, Career Development, Engaged Learning and Leadership

Bart Luedeke Center

kbarberich [at] rider.edu

609-896-5000 ext. 7114

Kim Barberich headshot

Erin Barnard

Coordinator, Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council

Bart Luedeke Center

ebarnard [at] rider.edu

(609)896-5000 ext. 7032

Erin Barbard