The Board of Pensions
Lea Sitton is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Lead of Agency Communications at The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) since September 2011, where responsibilities include writing and editing public relations materials. Prior to this role, Lea Sitton worked as a Writer at Ballard Spahr LLP from January 2008 to September 2011, focusing on law firm marketing materials and developing a firm stylebook. Lea Sitton's career began at The Philadelphia Inquirer, where from June 1986 to December 2008, various roles included Reporter, Assigning Editor, and Copy Editor, producing news and feature stories under tight deadlines. Educational qualifications include a BA in English from Lawrence University, a high school diploma from St. Mary's School, and a Paralegal Certificate from Villanova University.
The Board of Pensions
At the Board of Pensions, we cultivate health, wholeness, and financial well-being in pastors and employees of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its affiliated organizations. Designated a Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal since 2018, we design and deliver benefits, assistance, education, and innovative programs to more than 63,000 people from our newly renovated offices in Center City Philadelphia. Our professional staff manage investments of more than $9 billion and oversee a fully funded pension plan, among other benefits, on behalf of our plan members. Our members work for PC(USA) congregations, colleges, retirement communities, and other PC(USA)-affiliated employers. Our work environment is innovative, collaborative, and caring. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to make a difference in others’ lives. At the Board of Pensions, we are planning for — and achieving — growth. Ultimately, everything we do is grounded in serving more, serving better, and serving the Church.