James Wright has nearly 20 years of experience in neighborhood planning, economic and real estate development, and galvanizing multiple stakeholders to leverage community assets, specifically business corridors. James holds an MBA in Urban Economic Development from Eastern University. He was recognized as a 2016 Rising Star by the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. Prior to PECCDC, James handled real estate development at New Kensington Community Development Corporation.  He has served on the boards of Mighty Writers and the West Philly Tool Library. He currently serves on the board for Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations.