Adriana Pezzulli

Adriana Pezzulli currently serves as the Chief of Development for NYC Kids RISE, a program aimed at making college and career training more accessible for public school students. Prior experience includes the role of Vice President of Development at the Community Service Society of New York, advocating for over 3 million New Yorkers facing financial hardship. Adriana was previously the Chief Development Officer at Children's Rights, focusing on the advocacy and legal accountability of children's welfare in foster care and juvenile settings. Earlier positions also include various leadership roles at The Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York, driving development and planning initiatives. Adriana's career began as an AmeriCorps Fellow at the Corporation for National and Community Service. Educational qualifications include an Executive MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts from NYU Gallatin.