“I love traveling and having a global impact, but there’s a lot to do in Pittsburgh,” Ford said in an interview last week at Hear’s offices. “I’m in several meetings a day – from executives to people who are just home from prison.”
He’s spending much of his time establishing and renewing connections to help advance Hear’s mission of convening and supporting initiatives that bring together police, residents, counselors, community groups and others to address the multi-generational trauma and mental health issues that result from gun violence and other crimes.
Read the full article: “Exclusive: Leon Ford takes on new role with Hear Foundation,” Joyce Gannon, January 29, 2024, NEXTpittsburgh.
