Adam S. Mejerson
New York,NY
Summary
Founder and Executive Director with over 13 years of experience growing FitLot from a local project into a national organization. Managed the funding, donation, construction and activation of FitLot Fitness Parks in all 50 states. Secured $11M in funding, trained over 500 fitness professionals, and organized community programs for more than 20,000 participants. Expertise in partnership development, strategic planning, project management, and organizational development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Executive Director
FitLot, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
01.2013 - Current
- Established national organization focused on helping communities secure the resources they need to plan, build, and program outdoor fitness parks.
- Organized the funding, site identification, legal donation process, and construction of capital projects in all 50 States, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and D.C., ensuring on-time and under-budget delivery.
- Forged a partnership with the nationals leading playground equipment provider, Landscape Structures Inc. for manufacturing and distribution of fitness equipment systems.
- Coordinated with city agencies across all 50 states and territories to facilitate project and program implementation.
- Developed frameworks and processes to enable scalable rollout of public-space initiatives nationwide.
- Led design and community activation of outdoor fitness parks, enhancing public health access in diverse neighborhoods.
- Trained over 500 local fitness professionals and engaged more than 20,000 participants in community fitness programs.
Growth Manager
Story Block Media
New Orleans, LA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Consulted on digital strategy, customer acquisition, and marketing systems for small businesses and nonprofits.
- Managed creative projects, stakeholder alignment, and campaign execution.
Director of Field Operations
JDisaster Response Corps
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed long-term tornado recovery efforts, coordinating construction volunteers, landowners, and partner organizations.
- Worked directly with United Way and St. Bernard Project to structure and implement community recovery projects.
Blight Management Intern
Broadmoor Improvement Association
New Orleans, LA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked with residents, city agencies, and stakeholders to map, prioritize, and address problem properties.
- Designed and implemented a post-Katrina blight remediation model for a 2,400-home neighborhood.
- Recognized as a best practice model for community led recovery efforts by Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Head of Tool Distribution
FEMA / Habitat for Humanity
St. Bernard Parish, LA
01.2006
- Took a semester long leave of college to volunteer in post Katrina, St. Bernard Parish and support the gutting and rebuilding of 1,400 flood damaged post Katrina homes.
- As an 18 year old volunteer, was put in charge of creating and managing a tool distribution system to supply equipment to 2,000 volunteers daily.
- Managed a team of 15 individuals, 8 government issued trucks and 250k in equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business Administration
Loyola University New Orleans
01.2010
Skills
- Project management
- Partnership development
- Fundraising and grant acquisition
- Sponsorship management
- Corporate social responsibility
- Community engagement
- Public agency interfacing
- Budgeting proficiency
- Procurement strategies
- Site design and planning
- Construction management
- Program development and implementation
- Public Health
- Corporate governance
- Strategic planning
- Product development and sales
- Public speaking
- Consulting
- Contract management
- Communications strategy
- CRM Management
- Digital marketing including photography, videography and web design
Community Leadership Affiliations
- Member, Physical Activity Alliance, 01/01/25 - Present
- Board Member, NOLA Parks For All, 01/01/16 - Present
- Member, AARP Livable Communities Task Force, 2016 - 2019
- Member, Refresh & FitNOLA Coalitions, 2014 - 2020
- ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Relevant Areas Of Expertise
- Capital Project Management
- Community Development & Placemaking
- Municipal & Public Agency Partnerships
- Budgeting, Procurement & Construction Oversight
- Site Planning & Design Coordination
- Public-Private Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement & Community Programming
- Real Estate & Park Development Strategy
- Fundraising & Philanthropic Partnerships
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Accomplishments
Propeller Social Innovation Accelerator Fellow, 2014
Affiliations
White water rafted the entire 277 mile length of The Grand Canyon for 21 days down the Colorado River in September 2023. Self organized and self supported with a team of 16. (Included to show I work well with others and love a challenging team effort).
Timeline
Growth Manager
Story Block Media
01.2017 - 01.2018
Founding Executive Director
FitLot, Inc.
01.2013 - Current
Director of Field Operations
JDisaster Response Corps
01.2011 - 01.2012
Blight Management Intern
Broadmoor Improvement Association
01.2008 - 01.2010
Head of Tool Distribution
FEMA / Habitat for Humanity
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business Administration
Loyola University New Orleans