Jason Tigano has more than 20 years of experience in government, community and economic development, and non-profit organizations. He spent 5 years as the community development representative for Congressman Mike Doyle (PA-14), where he worked with nonprofits and local municipalities to help accomplish their goals, connect/partner with federal departments, and identify opportunities for support and collaboration. He left the Congressman’s office to become the Public and Legislative Affairs Manager at the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA). Jason worked with state and federal legislators and departments, advocating on behalf of the City’s priority development projects and coordinating with staff on communications. While at the URA, he became a board member for Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh and NeighborWorks of Western PA, ultimately serving as board president for both organizations. After 7 years at the URA, Jason joined a multi-municipal community development corporation as the Director of Real Estate Development, where he worked for 3 ½ years. While there, he also became a licensed real estate agent to support the organization further. Currently, Jason works as the Executive Director of LEVEL: Equity Building. He is an active member of the Pittsburgh community and sits on several boards of directors, NeighborWorks of Western PA, the Elizabeth Seton Center, and Brookline Teen Outreach.