Mason Joiner

Mason is a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Social Work, with the goal of working in community social work or social policy in the future. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2022 with a B.S. in Geography and B.S. in Statistics, he worked for several years as a GIS Analyst in the public health and epidemiology field. Since moving to Pittsburgh in 2025, Mason has also worked with the UPMC Disabilities Resource Center and the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation.

Mason’s career switch to public administration and social work was driven by his social justice values and his passion to make a meaningful impact on his community. He is particularly interested in advancing equity and elevating marginalized voices within policy.