Bill Tridico : Executive Director

At Atlas Initiative, Bill draws on his unique training & experience in public education, psychology, and video production. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston University, Bill later earned his Master's and certification as a School Psychologist from Millersville University. He worked in the Warwick School District in Lancaster County before co-founding Atlas Initiative in 2007. Bill also has prior experience in network television production and corporate videography, having accumulated such credits as PBS, A&E, The Weather Channel, ESPN, National Geographic, Animal Planet, MTV, and Entertainment Tonight.



Robin Tridico
: Director & Secretary/Treasurer

Robin is a graduate of Penn State University. There she earned her Bachelor's degree in secondary math education. She is currently a 7th grade math teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Chester County. In addition to sharing her love of math with kids, Robin has served as a member of assessment writing and curriculum revision committees at Great Valley. She was recently selected as Penn State's Outstanding New Graduate for having distinguished herself as a new teacher in the field. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Instructional Leadership at Penn State's Great Valley campus.
 
 

Mitch Klasky : Director & Development Consultant

Mitch has been involved in the food & agriculture world for the past 10 years. He has experience working for a variety of nonprofit organizations on projects ranging from program coordination & development to fundraising & marketing. He especially enjoys teaching about environmental issues, agricultural practices, and food policy to both kids and adults. Mitch has a Master's degree in Agriculture & Food Policy from Tufts University in Boston. He brings a wealth of nonprofit knowledge to Atlas Initiative and also serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors on environmentally responsible business practices.



Loren Prizant : Director & Key Advisor

After earning his Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Boston University, Loren went on to graduate magna cum laude from the law school at the University of Louisville. While attending law school, Loren served as the Student Bar Association’s Treasurer and Social Chair. He was also a member of the Moot Court Board and the Law Journal, where he published a Best Note Honorable Mention. Loren also served as Honor Council Chair and was named Most Outstanding Law School Graduate in 2004. At Atlas Initiative, Loren serves on the Board of Directors and offers insight and knowledge on a variety of legal and ethical issues.