KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Will Hall as the new Chief Executive Officer of PATF, and Executive Director of Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF), effective August 6, 2024.
“PATF is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Hall as our new CEO. With a long history of providing financial education and loans of assistive technology, PATF is planning to expand its services in Pennsylvania and other states and develop new services. Will’s background in financial counseling, outreach, equity building, and increasing funding for housing provides the ideal experience to lead us forward. The Board was united in acknowledging Will’s achievements and his strategic vision for our outstanding organization,” says Nancy Murray, President of PATF Board of Directors.
Mr. Hall is an experienced professional with a law, business, and community development background. He has a strong track record of success in both the public and private sectors.
Most recently, he served as the Deputy Executive Director of Policy and Programs for Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity. In his seven years in the role, Mr. Hall developed a deep understanding of economic mobility, workforce development, and policy initiatives.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hall has demonstrated a passion for driving positive change and making a meaningful impact in the communities he serves. His commitment to social equity makes him a well-suited candidate to lead PATF into the future.
“I am honored and excited to join PATF and AATLF,” said Mr. Hall. “I look forward to working with the talented team and building upon the strong advocacy efforts that help empower people with disabilities. Together, we will continue working towards our goal of offering affordable financing and services as well as financial education for people with disabilities.”
The Board of Directors is confident that Mr. Hall’s unique combination of skills and experience will lead the organization to continued success and innovation in assistive technology financing, financial education, smart home technology, and beyond.
For media inquiries, please contact Quintin Cliett, Communications Director, at qcliett@patf.us or (484) 674-0506.
About Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation and Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF), founded in 1998, is a statewide non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Alternative Financing Program as designated by the federal Assistive Technology Act. PATF provides financing opportunities, education, and advocacy for people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians, helping them to acquire assistive technology devices and services that improve the quality of their lives. Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF) was established in 2021 as a subsidiary of PATF to provide no-interest loans for AT to individuals and their families living within the Appalachian region. Both PATF and AATLF have helped more than 65,000 people with information and assistance, and extended nearly $50M in loans. Contact PATF at (484) 674-0506 or patf@patf.us. To learn more, visit www.patf.us or www.aatlf.org, or follow @PennsylvaniaATF on social media.
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