Constance F. Horton, MSW, LSW

"The young men and women who represent this organization never cease to amaze me. Their persistence, work ethic, sense of hope, and sense of humor is inspiring and energizing. I am so proud to be involved in the lives of FAME Scholars and always so excited to share their success with our supporters."

Constance F. Horton has dedicated her career to serving children and families in the Greater Pittsburgh area. For over five years, Constance has functioned as the Executive Director of FAME. Under her leadership, FAME has increased the number of students it supports each year, the number of schools in the consortium, the amount of programming offered to scholars and alumni, and the organization's endowment and fundraising efforts dramatically.

Prior to her tenure at FAME, Constance led a robust, state recognized family recruitment program for the Three Rivers Adoption Council (TRAC) and school based services and summer programs for the Hosanna House, Inc. Constance developed and facilitated a student empowerment program within Wilkinsburg Public Schools while at the Hosanna House that was honored by the Governor as a best practice model in youth programming. In addition, she has spent several years consulting for non-profit organizations in the region as well as public school systems, including Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg Public Schools.

Constance received her Bachelor's degree in African American Studies and Sociology and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at the University, she is on the Board of Directors of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, the Advisory Board of the National Partnership for Educational Access, the UPMC Educational Partnership Committee, and the Selection Committee for the YWCA Racial Justice Awards. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Urban Christian School for five years and was named one of the Pittsburgh Courier's Fab 40 under 40 in 2009 and a History Maker of Today by the City of Pittsburgh in 2010. In addition, Constance is an involved member of the Macedonia Baptist Church, a mentor, and group counselor for teen parents. A proud parent of a fifteen year old daughter, Imani, Constance is committed to creating, expanding and supporting programs that are innovative, responsive to regional needs, and outcome oriented. She has built lasting partnerships within Pittsburgh's non-profit, business and philanthropic communities. Pittsburgh benefits tremendously from the degree to which Constance serves members of its most marginalized communities with excellence and enthusiasm.