Peter Noteboom first learned about Global Learning Partners through participating in its predecessor organization Jubilee Popular Education Center course Learning to Listen Learning to Teach taught by Jane Vella in 1995. After learning from Dr. Jane Vella and then teaching others what he had been learning, Peter was invited to purchase the company from Jane Vella upon her retirement in 1996. Since then, together with others, Peter led the company through its first phase of growing beyond its charismatic founder, Jane Vella.
In 2007 Peter shared the ownership of Global Learning Partners with six other colleagues and teachers of Dialogue Education inspired by the work and life of Jane Vella. That core of Senior Partners and Owners continue to guide and lead the company today.
After 15 years of intensive engagement as an entrepreneur, teacher, and consultant, and with extensive client experience in multiple sectors and in many countries, Peter now serves GLP as President and Chair of its Board of Directors.
Other Engagements
Peter is employed as the General Secretary of The Canadian Council of Churches. He is also active in several community, human rights, peacebuilding, environmental and social justice organizations.
Together with his life partner, Jeanette Romkema, he enjoys history, exploring, reading and spending time with family.
Languages
English, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Dutch
Education & Training
FORMAL
- Graduate Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue
University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto | Canada - Post-Graduate Diploma, Dialogue & Negotiation
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver | Canada - Post-Graduate Ph.D. Studies
Political Theory Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto | Canada - A., European Studies
Katholiek Universiteit Leuven, Leuven | Belgium - A., Business Administration, Philosophy
Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa | USA
Peter’s Resources
BONUS Episode 111: Peter Gets a Call from the Prime Minister’s Office
Ahead of the holiday season, Shift the Power co-host Peter Noteboom got a call from Prime Minister Trudeau’s office. The ask: to convene a virtual conversation between the Prime Minister and faith leaders across Canada about responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen...
Episode 12: Learning is in the Doing and Deciding
On this final episode of Simply True, Jane is joined by all her co-hosts – Rebecca, Val, and Peter – to reflect on the axiom, “Learning is in the doing and deciding.” Val and Peter share similar stories – they met Jane over two decades ago, early on in their careers...
Episode 102: The Creation of Dialogue Education
Dr. Jane Vella, the founder of Global Learning Partners, shares how her journey as an international teacher brought to life the core principles of adult learning that we now call Dialogue Education. She reflects on how the approach has evolved through praxis and...