Jason Rizzi Named USA Triathlon Foundation Chief Development Officer

USA Triathlon and the USA Triathlon Foundation have announced the appointment of Jason Rizzi as the Foundation’s new chief development officer.

Rizzi will play a leadership role in securing philanthropic investment to advance USA Triathlon’s Elevate 2028 Focus Forward Strategic Plan. His focus will include expanding USA Triathlon Foundation’s impact on triathlon in the U.S.

Rizzi previously served as senior director of development at UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute, where he led a national fundraising strategy. Prior roles include leadership positions at JUST Capital, Columbia University, Hackley School and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation, where he was instrumental in growing the Team Behind the Team initiative for the Rio 2016 and PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“When I watched the debut of paratriathlon at the Rio 2016 Games, I had the incredible opportunity to bring donors along to witness our Team USA women sweep the podium,” Rizzi said. “Today, as we prepare for a once-in-a-generation opportunity with a home Games at LA28, there is an urgent need to build a strong, sustainable pipeline of philanthropic support. Funding is critical, not just for our Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, but for the next generation of youth, collegiate and age group athletes discovering the sport. I’m honored to join USA Triathlon at this pivotal moment to help ensure that cost is never a barrier to excellence or access and that we deliver a movement as inclusive and high-performing as the athletes who represent it.”

The USA Triathlon Foundation’s mission includes increasing access and opportunities for youth and underrepresented communities, strengthening collegiate development pipelines and supporting para-athlete engagement. The Foundation drives investment for innovation in high-performance programming as Team USA prepares for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“Jason is not only a strategic, accomplished fundraising leader with a proven track record of securing transformational gifts, but also a passionate triathlete who deeply understands the power and potential of our sport,” said Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon chief executive officer. “His unique combination of personal connection and professional expertise will be critical as we work to expand the Foundation’s reach and impact in support of our athletes, programs and multisport community.”