The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc., (CCGNJ) Board of Directors on Tuesday announced the appointment of Luis Del Orbe as the organization’s executive director.
Del Orbe had been serving as the nonprofit organization’s interim executive director since November.
Board President Fred W. Hogan praised Del Orbe for the dedication and inspiration he has displayed throughout his tenure with CCGNJ.
“Luis joined CCGNJ seven years ago and over that time has steadfastly advanced our mission,” Horgan said. “We know as executive director he is prepared to guide the agency as we confront the many challenges we see arising in New Jersey’s evolving gambling landscape. Luis leads in the best way possible: By example.”
Prior to being named interim executive director last fall, Del Orbe was CCGNJ’s Prevention and Treatment administrator. He recently made presentations on problem gambling at town halls in northern and southern New Jersey. In preparation for this year’s observance of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, he is spearheading a symposium, “The Hidden Epidemic: A Public Health Concern” in Trenton on March 13.
Among his many achievements with the council is developing the curriculum for the Cognitive Perspective Restructuring (CPR) Program. This strength-based initiative is delivered in five sessions designed to help youth build resilience to avoid behavior that puts them at risk and plan for their future. It has been embraced by the heads of schools and teachers where it has been presented.
“I am honored by the faith the board has placed in me,” Del Orbe said. “I feel blessed to work with the Council’s outstanding staff as we collectively address New Jersey’s increase in problem gambling, particularly the surge in youth betting. As we approach Problem Gambling Awareness Month, we rededicate ourselves to meeting this growing public health issue.”
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc., is a private nonprofit organization that for more than 40 years has provided information, education and treatment referral services to people affected by a gambling problem. CCGNJ’s primary purpose is to represent the best interest of problem and disordered gamblers and their families, recognizing that problem gambling is a treatable condition.
