Joel Torres
Systems Changer | Government & Non-Profit Leader | Husband to LJT | Father to TNJA
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Prab, Inc
- Location
- Jersey City, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joel Torres
Results-oriented Administrator with over 20 years of progressively expanding experience…
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
May 2025 — Present · Middlesex County, NJ, US
Provide strategic leadership to PRAB, a comprehensive human services organization serving over individuals and families annually across Middlesex County and Central New Jersey.Lead the execution of PRAB’s multi-year strategic plan focused on reducing poverty, empowering diverse communities, and expanding access to early childhood, youth, family, and housing services.Cultivate a strengths-based, transformative organizational culture that empowers staff and supports long-term sustainability.Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees, executive team, and external partners, ensuring alignment with mission-driven goals.Oversee fund development efforts, including the creation of a development team and strategic pursuit of unrestricted and mission-aligned funding opportunities.Guide organizational systems review and change management to optimize service delivery, financial operations, and staff engagement.Honor PRAB’s legacy as Middlesex County West’s Community Action Agency while driving innovation for future impact.
Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor's, Health Education with a Concentration in Public Health
2008 — 2011
Montclair State University
Master's Degree, Public and Organizational Relations
2012 — 2014
Hudson County Community College
Associate's, Business Management
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Community Relations
- Team Leadership
- Digital Photography
- News Writing
- Program Management
- Grant Writing
- Advocacy
- Policy
- Program Implementation
- Program Monitoring
- Community Organizing
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Newsletters
- Health Education
- Budgeting
- Social Media Measurement
- Prevention
- Data Interpretation
- Blogging
- Research
- Press Releases
- Engaging Public Speaker
- Volunteer Recruiting
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Community Engagement
- Public Health
- Non-Profit Administration
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Grant Monitoring
- Mediation
- Strategic Communications
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Volunteer Management
- Relationship Management
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