Julian A. Pierce is an experienced professional in the nonprofit sector with a focus on economic opportunity and housing. Serving as the Director at Fairfield County's Community Foundation since August 2017, Julian has held various roles including Senior Manager and Program Manager, overseeing grants and preparing individuals for home ownership through financial education. Additionally, Julian is a Board Member at The Housing Collective and a Member of the Board of Directors at New Neighborhoods. Previous experience includes working as a Housing Counselor at Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust and program evaluation roles at Best Buddies International and Action for Bridgeport Community Development. Julian A. Pierce holds a Master of Arts in Program Development from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Miami.