Nick Palazzetti

Nick Palazzetti is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Three Rivers Community Foundation since April 2009, responsibilities include administering grant programs, overseeing fundraising initiatives, and managing office staff. Additionally, Palazzetti holds the position of Director at the National Aviary, the nation's only accredited avian zoo, and has been a Senior Consultant at The Bentz Group since March 2003. Previous roles include Vice President at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Regional Director of Development at ProLiteracy Worldwide, and Executive Director of The Bayer Foundation. An alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Palazzetti holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English and Political Science, as well as a Ph.D.