PSO Leadership

Brian Little is a native Washingtonian who has resided in Richmond, Virginia over the last several years.  Life’s journey began for him at 6 when he discovered his love for horticulture and again at eleven when he began his journey in the arts as a singer.

Little has an extensive non-profit background in management, cultural diversity & equity, and public programming. He has a passion for building community resiliency.  Little has held leadership roles with the American Horticultural Society, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, and the Richmond Boys Choir.

As Cultural Arts Manager to the City of Richmond (PRCF), Brian led many community and regional-based arts initiatives.  He has been known to perform in Richmond as a lyric tenor and community actor.  Little believes strongly in giving back to the community through experiential learning opportunities.  In 2014, he arrived in Petersburg to head the Department of Cultural Affairs, Arts & Tourism. He is now working with the Virginia Department of Health, Crater Health District where he leads several unique marketing and trauma-informed care programs.  Little’s motto is: “I see you and you matter.”  He says, “In times like these, let’s all try to bridge the gaps and build one world that celebrates each unique part of our individuality.”