Ridvan Idara
Founder & Executive Director at New Era Creative Space
- Role
- Founder & Executive Director at New Era Creative Space
- Location
- Peekskill, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ridvan Idara
Guided by the belief in the principle of the Oneness of Humanity, Ridvan is committed to…
Experience
Founder & Executive Director
Jun 2013 — Present
Guided by the belief in the oneness of humanity, Ridvan Idara is committed to empowering young people to be the voice of positive change in the world. For over two decades, she has dedicated her time to developing creative and educational programs for children, emphasizing the growth of their moral capabilities alongside their intellectual and artistic talents.As the visionary Founder and Executive Director of New Era Creative Space (NECS), she has cultivated a uniquely positive and collaborative approach to education, community organizing, staff development, and conflict resolution.Awards & Recognition for NECSUnder Ridvan’s leadership, NECS has earned widespread recognition for its community impact, including:Advancing Equity Award from ArtsWestchester (2024)Small Non-Profit Changemaker Award from Non-Profit Westchester (2024)Quality of Life Award from the Hudson Valley Chamber of Commerce (2024)Brian Lehrer’s Community Well-Being Award (2023)The Gold Standard for Transparency by Candid (formerly GuideStar)Personal Honors & Community ServiceRidvan has been honored for her remarkable contributions to the community:February 24, 2021, was declared Ridvan Foxhall Day in the County of Westchester by the Westchester Board of Legislators.Named a Woman of Distinction by Senator Harckham (2021).Recognized by the City of Peekskill during Women’s History Month (2024) for outstanding community service.Ridvan holds a Master’s in occupational therapy and is a certified Positive Discipline parenting educator. She is actively involved in her community, serving on the New York Presbyterian Hospital Hudson Valley Advisory Committee and the Westchester Youth Alliance Advisory Board, and is a member of the Peekskill Arts Council and Peekskill NAACP.
Education
Mercy University
Master of Science (MS)
2006 — 2010
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