Ted Friedman

Ted Friedman is an experienced professional in community engagement and project management, currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement and Outcomes at KaBOOM! since March 2012. Friedman has successfully organized and led significant initiatives, including a high-profile playground project on September 11th attended by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Expertise spans management of over 50 community-built playground projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, and mentoring junior project managers. Prior experience includes serving as a Youth Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps, where Friedman managed significant community construction projects and initiatives, and as a Tutor/Mentor for Adopt-A-School, where involvement included executive board duties and volunteer management. Ted Friedman holds a degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs from Miami University and studied at IES - University of Freiburg in Germany.