PALS Programs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are comprised of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and intern staff who work throughout the year in areas of development, fundraising, and formation of partnerships to maintain high programming quality. We interview, hire, and train young volunteer leaders to plan summer programs from the ground-up. We work hard to cultivate and grow our community of past, present, and potential PALS volunteers, participants, and supporters, building a world of greater inclusion one season, one program, and one individual at a time.
PALS Staff
JENNI NEWBURY ROSS (she/her)
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Jenni started PALS when she was 15 years old, inspired by the transformative relationship she had with her brother, Jason. She wanted to build a place where Jason and his peers could experience independence, build new friendships, and have fun.
PALS became the first place where Jenni and Jason could experience inclusion together, and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. After growing the organization with fellow volunteers, Jenni stepped into the role of Executive Director in 2012 and began building out the PALS staff team while adding new locations and programs across the country.
PALS SEASONAL STAFF
PALS Executive Board
The PALS Executive Board works to support and guide the PALS organization as key leaders and advocates for our mission. The Executive Board contributes in areas of finances, legal support, overall governance, public relations, strategic development, community trends and more.
2023 PALS Executive Board members include:
Jay Culotta
Joe Magliocco
Joel Spenadel
Jenni Newbury Ross (Executive Director)
Sam Heller
Sonya Li
Steven Ross
Sarah Wernikoff - Board Chair
Patty White
Alexandria White
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