About the Author
Al Condeluci, Ph.D.
Al Condeluci has been an advocate and catalyst for building community capacities and understanding culture since 1970. Born and raised in the steel town of Pittsburgh, PA, still making his home there, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Youngstown State University, his Master’s in Social Work and Ph.D. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1973, he has worked as an attendant, caseworker, advocate, planner, program director and now, CEO of his organization, United Cerebral Palsy/Community Living and Support Services of Pittsburgh. UCP/CLASS has created a family of corporations and is dedicated to its mission - “working towards a community where each belongs.” UCP/CLASS, under Al’s leadership, has grown to become the 3rd largest disability specific agency in Southwestern PA with a budget of $25 million and a staff and payroll complement of 650.
Along with his work at UCP/CLASS, Dr. Condeluci is associated with the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work and School of Health and Rehabilitation Science and Robert Morris University Graduate School of Business. In these academic roles, he teaches, supervises students, and serves as advisor and consultant.
Since 1975, Dr. Condeluci has emerged as a national leader and consultant on human services and community issues. He speaks annually to national and international audiences reaching some 15,000 people each year. His books, Interdependence, Beyond Difference, The Essence of Interdependence and Cultural Shifting have won praises and awards for their thoughtful approach to culture and community and are now used at many colleges, universities and in-service settings. His newest book is Together Is Better.
Al has lived his entire life on the family homestead of “Condeluci Hill.” Settled in 1917 by his grandfather, Antonio and honed by his father, mother, uncles and aunts, “Condeluci Hill” is currently home to 15 families and was featured in LIFE MAGAZINE (Aug, 1996). Al still lives on the “hill” with his wife Liz, children Dante, Gianna and Santino and some 45 other members of the Condeluci family. You can reach him at:
Al Condeluci, PhD
CEO - UCP of Pittsburgh
4638 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-246-2122 - 412-683-4160 fax
acondeluci@ucppittsburgh.org
