Al Condeluci initiated his career in human services in 1970, working in a variety of direct support roles. He was selected as CEO of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) in 1991 and served in this capacity until his retirement in 2018. He still teaches at the University of Pittsburgh, writes, speaks, and consults both virtually through Zoom and in person on issues related to culture, community, and social capital.
About Al
Al Condeluci is the former CEO of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), a community based support system for folks with all types of disabilities in Pittsburgh, PA, retiring in early 2019. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, where he is on faculty in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Social Work.
He lives in McKees Rocks, PA, just outside Pittsburgh, on “Condeluci Hill” with his wife, and other members of the extended Condeluci family.
What He Does
Entering the field in 1970, he worked at John Kane Hospital, a large institutional setting. By 1973, Al moved on to Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), formerly UCP of Pittsburgh, where he served first in direct support roles and then in 1991 was promoted to Chief Executive Officer, leading this progressive nonprofit agency until his retirement in late 2018. He still holds faculty appointments with the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Social Work.
Al currently serves as a consultant, collaborator and lectures extensively around the country often on material from his books.
Al's Books
Al has authored 8 books, including the acclaimed Interdependence (1991, 1995). His works include:
- The Macro Change Handbook (2015)
- Social Capital: The Key to Macro Change (2014)
- Together is Better (2008)
- The Essence of Interdependence (2008)
- Advocacy for Change (2004)
- Cultural Shifting (2002)
- Beyond Difference (1996)
- Interdependence (1991)
