Mr. Pedemonti, Co-Director of the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, has been working in social justice movements since 2001. A first-generation US citizen, Peter is the son of English and Italian immigrants.

Peter moved to Philadelphia to live and work with the House of Grace Catholic Worker, a faith-based intentional community that operates a free medical clinic, works for social justice, and has a house of hospitality for immigrants and refugees.

Before coming to Philadelphia, he was the Director of Public Education and Outreach for an environmental organization in New York. Peter graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.