Dear Friends,
On behalf of The Pittsburgh Project Board of Directors, it is a great pleasure to announce that Roderick "Rick" Mason, Jr. has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director effective Monday, May 17, 2021.
For the past 13 years, Rick has provided exemplary service to The Pittsburgh Project as an After-School Teacher, Leadership Development Coordinator, Assistant Director of Service and Leadership, and Director of Youth and Families. Rick also has served with other organizations including as the College Outreach Coordinator with The Pittsburgh Promise, and as Student Teacher, Ministry Associate and Business Associate with Urban Impact Foundation.
Rick embodies the values that drive The Pittsburgh Project: he is youth and community focused, service-centered, and is deeply committed to The Pittsburgh Project's mission, vision and core values. Living and working in and supporting North Side communities for many years, Rick is well-positioned to listen to the needs and hear the voices of those we serve.
In his new role as Executive Director, Rick will work directly with our committed Board of Directors, staff, clients, community partners and all stakeholders to continue to amplify the voices of the citizens of the North Side communities. Rick will take the helm of The Pittsburgh Project as it enters a rigorous strategic planning process designed to both bring the organization into its next chapter and enhance its work. He will continue to maintain the operational strength of the organization to ensure the highest quality of program delivery. Rick is uniquely positioned to ensure programmatic excellence as well as strengthen The Pittsburgh Project's advocacy and fundraising efforts.
Please join me in welcoming Rick to his new role as Executive Director. The Board of Directors is deeply committed to working with Rick to ensure his successful and visionary leadership as The Pittsburgh Project enters its next chapter.
