Joshua Klaris is a dynamic, passionate experienced public school teacher, principal, and leadership coach with 20 years of experience doing this work. The opportunity to be lead North10 is a culmination of years of loving the work and a determination to continue doing his part in remedying systemic injustices so that all children, no matter their home zip code, can attain a quality of life of which they are proud.
Chase is a dedicated philanthropist both personally and through his two foundations. Chase owns or holds interests in a diverse portfolio of companies operating in media, marketing, healthcare, technology, real estate, and private and public equity investment.
Chase’s philanthropy is multi-faceted and driven by his charitable mission; to improve the overall quality of life for urban and inner-city residents. His primary focus has been in the Hunting Park and East Tioga communities of North Philadelphia. To accomplish this mission, Chase started The H. Chase Lenfest Foundation in 2002. In 2007, Chase went on to build the Lenfest Center, a 50,000 sq. ft. facility in North Philadelphia. The Center endeavors to provide services to the children in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood.
Chase grew up in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania and graduated from Yale University with a BA in Economics.