Skip to the content HOME ABOUT PIFBS OUR STAFF Our Staff “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” — Babe Ruth Meredith Kim Chief Executive Officer Meredith joined Pitch In For Baseball & Softball in 2013 and is an advocate for the impact of sports on youth development. Growing up in Hamilton, New York, Meredith was a three sport student athlete who understands full well the positive impact of sport and play on a child’s growth and development. With a B.A. in English from Dickinson College, Meredith has nearly 20 years of fundraising and management experience with both grassroots and international nonprofit organizations. Meredith’s passion for leveling the playing field and background has helped Pitch In For Baseball & Softball become a stronger, more efficient organization, double annual revenue, establish a more diverse funding base, and measure and communicate impact more effectively. Contact Meredith at meredith.kim@pifbs.org. Steve Bizon Director of Operations & Partnerships A lifelong sports fan with dreams of having a job in the sports industry, Steve first joined the Pitch In For Baseball & Softball team as an Operations intern in 2013 and became a fulltime staff member later that same year. Since joining the team, he has played a vital part in helping PIFBS grow from under 150 donations in 2013 to over 600 donations in 2019. Growing up, Steve played several sports, including soccer, baseball and hockey. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Gwynedd-Mercy University, with a degree in Sports Management. Steve manages all aspects of our operations and equipment partnerships. Contact Steve at steve.bizon@pifbs.org. Chris Albright Director of Individual Giving While he was never much of an athlete, Chris has always had a passion to work in the sport industry. Before joining Pitch In For Baseball & Softball, Chris graduated from Temple University with a degree in Sport & Recreation Management. During his time at Temple, Chris worked with Temple University Football, served as President of Sport and Recreation Professional Association, and served as the Philadelphia Phillies Visiting Team Bat Boy. Chris is eager to help expand the game of baseball and softball globally. You can email Chris at c.albright@pifbs.org. Kirsten Karbach Director of Communications & Impact Kirsten joined PIFBS following eight years as a play-by-play broadcaster in Minor League Baseball. She earned a B.A. in mass communications from the University of South Florida, and spent one year with the Charlotte Stone Crabs, six broadcasting for the Clearwater Threshers, and one as Director of Public/Media Relations and broadcaster for the Reading Fightin Phils. The Florida native was the first woman to be named the lead play-by-play broadcaster for an MiLB team in 2014. With PIFBS, Kirsten’s goal is to spread awareness of the organization’s positive impact on youth development. Contact Kirsten at kirsten.karbach@pifbs.org. Lauren Nagata Program & Office Coordinator Lauren is an enthusiastic fan of baseball and softball, sports where team spirit and positive thinking are celebrated between generations. While obtaining her B.A. degree in the social sciences (statistics), she worked for the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Health, Physical Education & Recreation Department, stadium concessions and event catering. At PIFBS, Lauren provides administrative support, amazing research skills and proven customer service, often with a quirky twist. Contact Lauren at lauren.nagata@pifbs.org. Michael Moran Development Coordinator Growing up in California, Michael fell in love with baseball at a young age. After his Major League dreams did not come true, Michael shifted his focus to working within the business side of sport. He recently graduated from Temple University’s Sport and Recreation Management program, and will soon pursue a M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University. Through his education and previous roles, Michael found a passion for using sport to create positive societal change. With PIFBS, he hopes to continue to increase the accessibility of the game he loves, and further expose youth to the positive effects the sport can have on personal growth. Contact Michael at michael.moran@pifbs.org Join Our Team! Internship Opportunities PIFBS offers seasonal internship opportunities for current students or recent graduates. These internships range from 15-40 hours per week and run during the spring semester, summer, and fall semester. Internship Description Please note the below deadlines for submitting your cover letter and resume in preparation for the upcoming internship season . Spring Internship: December 1st Summer Internship: March 15th Fall Internship: July 15th Please submit cover letter and resume to Director of Operations & Partnerships, Steve Bizon – steve.bizon@pifbs.org Volunteer Opportunities Check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities! PIFBS Annual Inventory Day Each year, PIFBS conducts an annual inventory day at our Pennsylvania warehouse location. Our inventory day includes the counting of various equipment throughout our warehouse to ensure accuracy. Volunteers needed: 10-12 When: TBD – Saturday in December Where: PIFBS PA Warehouse – 1565 Gehman Road Harleysville, PA 19438 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm To volunteer, please email Director of Operations & Partnerships, Steve Bizon – steve.bizon@pifbs.org INFO@PIFBS.ORG +1 267 263 4069 OUR IMPACT About Our Mission See Who We’ve Helped School-Based Programs Domestic Projects International Projects Disaster Relief PIFBS News OUR PARTNERS MLB Partners Professional Players Featured Partners & Supporters Manufacturers FOR DONORS FAQs for Donors How To Donate Money How To Donate Equipment How To Set Up Equipment Collection Projects Register Your Project Start A Fundraiser See Our Donors FOR APPLICANTS FAQs for Applicants Review Equipment Grant Process Guidelines School-Based Applicants US-Based Program Applicants International Applicants Review Impact Report Form Guidelines School Impact Report Form US-Based Impact Report Form International Impact Report Form GET TO KNOW US Our Staff Board of Directors & Advisory Council Financial and Annual Reports Testimonials Quick Hits Join Our Email List Contact Us RECOGNITION LOCATIONS East Coast: PHILADELPHIA Pitch In For Baseball & Softball 1565 Gehman Road Harleysville, PA 19438 West Coast: LOS ANGELES Pitch In For Baseball & Softball c/o Dart Warehouse Corporation 1430 South Eastman Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90023 Pitch In For Baseball & Softball, a 501 (c)(3) organization © 2021 Sitemap Privacy Policy Contact Us WEBSITE DESIGN: HANAS DESIGN