Brian Kriftcher

Brian kriftcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & President, Stamford Peace Youth Foundation, Inc.

  • Education

    • The american university london semester

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      Concentration: british political system and culture

      Activities and Societies: Internship - Research Assistant, The Honorable David A. Atkinson, British Member of Parliament Fall, 1986

    • University at albany, suny

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) political science, minors: english, philosophy

      Activities and Societies: Intercollegiate Basketball: 1984 - 1986

    • St. john's university school of law

      1988 - 1992
      Doctor of law (j.d.)

      International Law Review, Student Editorial Board: 1990 - 1991Bar Admission: New York State, 1st Department, 1993

  • Experience

    • Simpson thacher & bartlett llp

      Dec 1985 - Jan 1988
      Legal assistant (part-time)
    • American arbitration association

      Aug 1988 - Jun 1989
      Commercial tribunal administrator
    • Cantor fitzgerald securities

      Jun 1989 - Feb 1994
      Counsel; assistant to the general counsel
    • Neuberger & berman

      Feb 1994 - Oct 1995
      Counsel
    • S.a.c. capital advisors, llc

      Oct 1995 - Apr 1999
      Chief operating officer and general counsel
    • Satellite asset management, l.p.

      Jun 1999 - Jun 2007
      Chief operating officer & principal

      One of five (5) founding partners of this world class, multi-strategy investment firm. Multi-dimensional role, including the management and oversight of all non-investment areas within the firm.

    • Peaceplayers international

      Jan 2007 - now
      Global chair (present); board member

      A not-for-profit organization that uses the game of basketball to bridge divides between young people and communities in conflict regions throughout the world, including Israel and the West Bank, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Cyprus and elsewhere.

    • Stamford peace youth foundation

      Mar 2008 - now
      Founder & president

      Stamford Peace uses high level basketball instruction, training and competition, as well as academic support, to positively influence young people and help them achieve their full potential on and off the court.Stamford Peace is dedicated to the philosophy that “basketball is a privilege”, though which it actively encourages consistent effort and achievement in children’s core responsibilities in the classroom, in the community and at home. In addition to its basketball related activities, Stamford Peace operates the Beyond Limits Academic Program, a novel peer-to-peer academic tutoring program in math and science.In total, approximately 1,000 young people from kindergarten to high school seniors are part of Stamford Peace today. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Interscholastic/intramural coach

      Connecticut state department of education
      Oct 2014
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brian Kriftcher
      Hyacinthe & Harold Hoffman Humanitarian Award Stamford Jewish Community Center May 2015
    • Awarded to Brian Kriftcher
      Stamford Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Mar 2014 In recognition of outstanding service, commitment and dedication to the citizens of the Stamford and Fairfield County area.
    • Awarded to Brian Kriftcher
      5th Annual Light a Fire Award Moffly Media, Inc. Nov 2012 For being an outstanding philanthropist
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Past President, Board of Directors

      Issued by Stamford Jewish Community Center
      Stamford Jewish Community CenterAssociated with Brian Kriftcher
    • Former BOD Member

      Issued by Jewish Community Centers Association
      Jewish Community Centers AssociationAssociated with Brian Kriftcher