With experience as a Director in the National Basketball Association’s Community and Player Programs, Mario directed league-wide programs addressing important social issues under the NBA’s social responsibility initiative, NBA Cares. He also has experience with publishing, marketing, and policy and program development. Mario received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School and his Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Since joining Right To Play in early 2009, Mario has been responsible for working on revenue and partnership development and athlete and sport engagement.