Justin serves as the Director of Community Affairs, joining the Pitt Engagement and Community Affairs team in 2022, and is responsible for leading University efforts and interactions with key Oakland neighborhood constituencies, monitoring and addressing community concerns in neighborhoods adjacent to campus and strengthening communications vehicles for community-facing work.

Justin is a proud 2020 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Education program in Higher Education Management, where his scholarly work focused on the professional competencies of higher education place-based community engagement professionals. Justin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Clarion University and a Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Slippery Rock University.

As a passionate community engagement professional in the field, he is credentialed in Campus Compact’s Community Engagement Fundamentals as well as Community Partnerships. Justin is also an EcoDistricts Accredited Professional (AP), focusing on urban development which empowers just, sustainable, and resilient neighborhoods.