Dan O’Brien
Senior RFL Fellow
Program Director, Philadelphia Initiative
Dan worked as a Youth and Community Development Specialist with the United States Peace Corps in the Middle East managing a youth center on the Jordanian/Syrian border from 2005-2007. Upon returning to Philadelphia, Dan worked as a refugee resettlement case manager, working with survivors of torture and trauma. For the next decade, Dan utilized his skill set working with the City of Philadelphia on a variety of initiatives; from gun violence reduction and community outreach strategies to building the City's philanthropic relationships and grant making. Currently, Dan is a consultant and connector working with clients in the private, government, and non-profit sectors to build relationships and capacity.