Brian Pedersen currently serves as Development & Grants Manager at the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, focusing on fundraising, grant writing, public relations, and social media to empower individuals with disabilities. Previously, Brian held roles as Development Coordinator for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Eastern PA Chapter, where participation in the Man of the Year Campaign and the executive committee highlighted commitment to community service. A background in journalism includes a position as Staff Reporter at Lehigh Valley Business, along with experience as a personal trainer at LA Fitness and Steel Fitness, where a dedication to healthy lifestyles was fostered. Brian's educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Montclair State University.