Per Scholas Appoints New Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Mission-Driven Initiatives

BRONX, N.Y. (August, 12, 2024) — National nonprofit Per Scholas has appointed a new Chief Development Officer to their National Leadership Team. Sang Lee joins Per Scholas with a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and development, ready to further the organization’s mission of building a more equitable workforce.

As CDO, Sang Lee will lead Per Scholas’ national development strategy, focusing on expanding the organization’s reach and impact by forging key partnerships and securing critical funding. His leadership will be instrumental in supporting Per Scholas’ commitment to transforming lives through accessible and high-quality technology training.

Sang has 20 years of business development, management and leadership experience. Prior to joining Per Scholas, Sang served as Chief Revenue Officer, Chief of Staff, and Senior Director of Development at Benefits Data Trust, a national nonprofit focused on streamlining access to public benefit programs, like SNAP, Medicaid, and Pell Grants. Sang also served as Chief Development Officer of Lift Communities, leading fundraising efforts across their national footprint to help families break intergenerational poverty. At City Year, Sang led revenue efforts in two markets as Managing Director and Chief of Staff among other roles. Earlier in his career, Sang held investment consultant roles at American Express and PNC Financial. Sang started his time at Per Scholas on August 7, 2024.

“I am excited to join Per Scholas at such a pivotal time,” said Sang Lee. “The organization’s mission to create pathways to successful careers in tech for underrepresented communities is both inspiring and essential. I look forward to connecting with funders and partners to continue Per Scholas’ impactful work across the country.”

Per Scholas has a longstanding reputation for delivering industry-recognized training and connecting talented individuals to high-growth careers. The addition of Sang Lee to the national leadership team underscores Per Scholas’ dedication to scaling its efforts and ensuring that technology career opportunities are accessible to all.

“We are delighted to welcome Sang Lee to Per Scholas,” said Plinio Ayala, President and CEO of Per Scholas. “His deep expertise and commitment to social impact make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. With Sang’s guidance, we are confident that Per Scholas will continue to grow with critical funding and transform lives coast-to-coast.”

For more information about Per Scholas and its programs, please visit www.perscholas.org.

About Per Scholas: 

For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we’re forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren’t just buzzwords—they’re in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. To learn more, visit PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.