James Wright is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Major Gifts at the People’s Emergency Center (PEC). He has 18 years of experience in neighborhood planning, economic and real estate development, and galvanizing multiple stakeholders to leverage community assets. Prior to his role at PEC, James worked in real estate and economic development at New Kensington Community Development Corporation.

James has served on the boards of Mighty Writers and the West Philly Tool Library, and he is a current board member for the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. He was recognized as a 2016 Rising Star by the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations.

James is a Southwest Philly native and resides with his family in Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia. He holds an MBA in Urban Economic Development and a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from Eastern University.