Neighborhood Allies Welcomes our Newest Board Members!
William Generett Jr., Esq.
William Generett Jr., Esq. is the inaugural President and CEO of Urban Innovation21. He is responsible for the overall management of the organization’s public private partnership and its work to connect our region’s successful innovation economy to underserved communities. William’s responsibilities include the following: developing a shared vision for the organization, defining and implementing programs, communicating the organization’s vision and economic model to local, regional and national stakeholders and fundraising. William and the Urban Innovation21 team have been recognized locally and nationally for their groundbreaking work to connect underserved communities to the region’s successful innovation economy. Most recently William was named a Finalist for Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia 2013.
Mark Peterson
Mark Peterson founded and leads Bridgeway Capital, which manages $55 million and promotes economic opportunity and community revitalization across western Pennsylvania. Since 1990, the organization’s team has helped place nearly 800 loans for $88 million across the region, which has leveraged nearly $300 million in additional financing. More than 5,000 jobs have been created and retained, leading toward the mission of a thriving region for all. Mr. Peterson has more than 30 years of experience in managing nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh. Prior to founding Bridgeway Capital, he served as a management and fundraising consultant to nonprofit organizations. Mark received his B.A. in Sociology from Wittenberg University and completed course work with the American Banking Institute.
Erin Dalton
Erin Dalton is the Deputy Director for the Office of Data Analysis, Research, and Evaluation and is responsible for directing the research and evaluation activities of the Department of Human Services. Ms. Dalton has held policy positions with the Allegheny County Executive’s Office and the United States Department of Justice. She is an adjunct staff member at the RAND Corporation and is an appointee to the Pittsburgh Civilian Police Review Board and the Allegheny County Juvenile Detention Board of Advisers. Ms. Dalton received a Masters of Science from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and a Bachelors degree in economic and criminal justice from American University.
