From left to right: Philip C. Jackson [Immediate Past Chair, Board of Directors, Valley Youth House and CEO, Jackson Financial Strategies, LLC], Christina J. Schoemaker [Senior Vice President, Advancement, Valley Youth House], Scott A. Gray [Secretary, Valley Youth House Board of Directors and Former President & CEO, Clincierge] and Tom Harrington [President & Executive Director, Valley Youth House].
Philadelphia, PA – Valley Youth House is proud to announce a $1 million gift to its Open Doors Endowment Campaign from Scott A. Gray, former CEO of Clincierge and current Secretary of the organization’s Board of Directors.
Scott has been a member of Valley Youth House’s Board since 2017 and has played an active role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction. He has served on numerous Valley Youth House event committees, including the Annual Southeast Golf Tournament, for which he has also been a Presenting Sponsor, as well as the Southeast Setting the Stage committee. His gift to the Open Doors Endowment Campaign will support long-term efforts to expand access to housing, counseling, and life skills education for youth and families across Pennsylvania. This investment helps ensure that young people experiencing homelessness or instability have a place to turn, not just today, but for years to come.
Scott brings a unique perspective to the Board, shaped by more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, mentor, and business strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Gray Consulting International (GCI), he built one of the top event management firms in North America, serving the pharmaceutical industry. In 2013, he launched Clincierge, an award-winning company that improves patient access to clinical trials through tailored logistical and travel support. His career has included roles as a founder, advisor, and developer of multiple start-ups across industries, from healthcare to hospitality to tech.
“My mission, in both my business and personal lives, is driven by wanting others to succeed and become independent by providing resources, educational opportunities and mentoring,” said Scott. “This is what VYH does!”
Over the years, Scott’s influence has extended well beyond Board meetings. Whether mentoring early-career professionals or guiding new ventures, he has consistently created opportunities for growth and learning. His support of Valley Youth House aligns with that same philosophy: helping young people develop the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.
“Scott has a way of building not just companies, but people,” said Tom Harrington, President and Executive Director of Valley Youth House. “He’s always thinking about the long game – what’s sustainable, what’s possible, and how we get there. His gift to the Open Doors Endowment Campaign reflects that same kind of forward-thinking leadership.”
If you are interested in learning more about and/or contributing to Valley Youth House, please contact Christina J. Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Valley Youth House: CSchoemaker@ValleyYouthHouse.org
About Valley Youth House
Valley Youth House (valleyyouthhouse.org) does more than just provide homes for Pennsylvania’s vulnerable, abused, and homeless youth. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures.
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Sarah Pammer
