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works toward a region where high-impact leaders are informed about community issues, connected to regional leaders, and working across sectors to leverage sustainable, equitable solutions for Southwestern Pennsylvania to thrive.
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Community Leadership Course for Veterans™ is making a difference in the region! The cohort recently shared their leadership skills with HEARTH to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing supportive services to families who are victims of domestic violence.
Thank you to KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh and Meghan Schiller KDKA for shining a light on the community engagement of CLCV™. Thank you to Jenn Beer, LDI XVII, YALP IV - Leadership Pittsburgh Inc, Nathan Pigza, CLCV XI, and Christine Pietryga, LDI XXVI - HEARTH and for speaking on the impact of this work.
To learn more about the CLCV™ program and application process, visit www.lpinc.org/programs/community-leadership-course-for-veterans.
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Veterans in Pittsburgh put their leadership skills to good use Pittsburgh is brimming with impactful non-profit organizations that do so much to help neighbors in need.
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Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) congratulates this year’s Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) 40 under 40 honorees! We champion their impactful leadership and passion that creates positive change in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
We're proud to highlight our LPInc. Alumni that were selected to be a part of the 2024 class:
➡️ Dwight Boddorf, CLCV II – Tarentum Borough
➡️ Jackson Elizondo, LDI # # # – Confluence Financial Partners
➡️ Shinora Grayson, LDI XVIII – Center that CARES
Check out the full 40 under 40 list at https://loom.ly/Zlxbbc4.
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This week, CLCV XI got the opportunity to learn more about the Leadership OnBoard (LOB) program. Our LOB program allows for selected participants to serve a one year guest placement on a nonprofit board. Thank you to Mike Makrucki, CLCV X - Highmark Inc. for joining the cohort to share more about his LOB experience with Sojourner House.
CLCV XI participants had the pleasure of meeting representatives from this year's LOB host organizations:
- Cancer Bridges
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard
Thank you to Lisa Scales, LP XXVII and Charla Irwin-Buncher, LP XL of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for kindly hosting this session and providing a tour for the group.
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CLCV XI recently learned about the dynamic, regional nonprofit landscape. Thank you to Phil Koch, LP # # , YALP V - The Pittsburgh Foundation for leading a discussion on community needs, nonprofits, and philanthropy.
Thank you to Pete Mendes, LP XXIV - Mendes Consulting, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Board Chair and LaShawnda A. Thomas, Mendes Consulting, LP # # for sharing your expertise on nonprofit leadership.
We appreciate The Pittsburgh Foundation for generously hosting for the session!
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Veterans have unique and effective leadership skills to serve the public good. Community Leadership Course for Veterans XI recently engaged with a group of government experts and elected officials to learn about the region’s government landscape and explore public service opportunities.
Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) thanks the following Veterans, who now hold public office, for sharing their story of transitioning from military service to public service:
• The Honorable Samuel DeMarco - LP # # , Allegheny County
• Mary Gild Allegheny County Elections Division, Crafton Borough Civil Service Commission Board
• Charles R. Jones Jr., City of Beaver Falls
Thank you to Joy M. Ruff, AICP - Local Government Academy, for sharing insights on regional government.
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How does regional, cross-sector collaboration impact quality of life in Southwestern Pennsylvania? This week, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) President and CEO, Jenn Beer, LDI XVII, YALP IV, discusses her vision for a brighter regional future.
Read Jenn's "Viewpoints" column in the Pittsburgh Business Times at https://bizj.us/1qlqz6.
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Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) is thrilled to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors!
Jason Hazlewood, LP # # , YALP V - Reed Smith LLP
Thomas Ryan, LP # # - K&L Gates LLP
Pamela Wilkins - Duquesne University
The LPInc. Board of Directors is a group of talented professionals who are passionate about fostering civic leadership in the region. See a full list of the LPInc. Board at https://loom.ly/-5qMnqk.
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Community Leadership Course for Veterans XI is having an exciting summer!
In June, CLCV XI deepened their connection to Southwestern Pennsylvania by networking with established corporate and civic leaders in the region.
This week, CLCV XI learned about the evolution of Pittsburgh's economic and civic history. Participants were challenged to examine future possibilities and how they can be a part of our region's prosperity.
Thank you to the following hosts and facilitators for making these sessions come to life!
· Dan Adamski - JLL
· Wendy Burtner - Nonprofit SideKick
· Bill Flanagan - Allegheny Conference on Community Development
· Stephanie Masters - Nonprofit SideKick
· Brandon Mendoza, LDI XXI - Master Builders' Association
We appreciate JLL and Allegheny Conference on Community Development for hosting these sessions.
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In June 2024, Harvard Business School Young American Leaders Program (YALP) convened groups of leaders from fourteen states who are working across sectors to help their communities prosper. The YALP delegates exchanged civic solutions with each other during the four-day intensive program.
Congratulations to the YALP VI Pittsburgh Cohort! Learn more about the program and the cohort at https://loom.ly/DKiZcSc.
· Jacqueline Brown, CLCV IX – United States Attorneys’ Office
· Kyle Chintalapalli – City of Pittsburgh
· Lauren Connelly – Allegheny County Government
· Sharjeel Farooq, LP # # – Oracle
· Ryan Niemeyer, LP # # – Pittsburgh Pirates
· Sharon Novak, LP # # – S&B USA Construction
· Melissa Pearlman, LP # # – Pittsburgh Public Schools
· Marsha Posset, LDI XXI – Fragasso Financial Advisors
· Brittany Ramos, LDI XXVII – Eaton
· Evan Rosenberg, LDI VIII – Pittsburgh Business Timess
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The Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) application deadline is THIS FRIDAY, JULY 5th. Apply at www.lpinc.org.
Thanks to Bill Flanagan of Our Region's Business, WPXI-TV Pittsburgh for highlighting the LDI program experience and the recent Community Impact Project with Wendy Whelpley, LP XL – Beaver Falls CDC and Jarah Doosé, LDI # # – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. Tune in to learn more at the link below. ⬇️
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Interested in joining a cohort of high-potential, emerging leaders who are looking to get engaged with the region? Apply to Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) by NEXT FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024. Please email [email protected] with any application questions.
Still need to submit a letter of recommendation for an applicant? Visit https://loom.ly/FuZeU-I.
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Community organizations make our region thrive. Learn more about our June 2024 Community Spotlight, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at https://loom.ly/eTxMDy4.
Thank you to President and CEO Lisa Scales, LP XXVII, for her insight into the mission, vision, and impact of their work.
Pictured: Food Bank staff, state and local elected officials cut the ribbon to officially mark the completion of the Food Bank’s recent building renovation and expansion project.
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The impact of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Alumni is the measure of our success. Learn more about our June 2024 Alumni Spotlight, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, LDI XVII – President and Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Pittsburgh, at https://loom.ly/xzUApeI.
Thank you to Sabrina for sharing more about her values and impact as a leader. Pictured: Sabrina with her past mentees and Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh AAAT graduates.
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Congratulations to our newest Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Alumni, Leadership Pittsburgh XL and Leadership Development Initiative # # ! 🎉 LPInc. gathered at Duquesne University for a joint commencement ceremony. Thank you to the LPInc. Board Members, referrers, sponsors, and guests who joined the celebration.
Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. extends gratitude to the following speakers:
• Pete Mendes, LP XXIV – Mendes Consulting LLC and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Board Chair
• Josiah Gilliam, LP XL, LDI XXIII – Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) and Peer-Nominated LP XL Commencement Speaker
• Jennifer Papich, LDI # # – Bayer U.S. LLC and Peer-Nominated LDI # # Commencement Speaker
"My challenge is for us to stand together across differences to forge ahead to a bright future." - Josiah Gilliam, LP XL, LDI XXIII - Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP)
"I want to encourage each of you to continue to do hard things." - Jennifer Papich, LDI # # - Bayer U.S. LLC
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, LPInc. is proud to build upon the community of civically engaged leaders in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. congratulates Leadership Development Initiative # # on completing their Community Impact Project in Beaver Falls, PA. The cohort gathered with the Beaver Falls community to share their final presentation that they developed throughout the program year.
LDI # # worked in partnership with the Beaver Falls CDC to develop a detailed, actionable plan around focus areas aimed to better understand the needs of Beaver Falls. Thank you to the Beaver Falls Community Development Corporation and all community members for welcoming the cohort into your neighborhood. LPInc. is proud to engage with this incredible community in Southwestern PA.
LDI # # and the Beaver Falls CDC ended the day at Beaver Brewing Company to celebrate the Community Impact Project’s completion!
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This month, Community Leadership Course for Veterans XI kicked off community project development with three local organizations. Thank you to the host organizations for partnering with CLCV™!
• Greater Pittsburgh Digital Inclusion Alliance (GPDIA)
• HEARTH
• Hello Neighbor
Thank you to University of Pittsburgh's Community Engagement Center in Homewood for generously hosting this session.
Participants heard from Lina Dostilio, EdD, LP # # , LDI XV - Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Community Affairs for the University of Pittsburgh. Lina shared information about the impactful community work being done at the CEC and provided expertise around working on community based projects.
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Leadership Pittsburgh XL concluded their program year focusing on the arts, graciously hosted by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. LP XL learned from three key leaders: Melia Tourangeau, LP # # - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Patrick Fisher - Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and Rona L. Nesbit - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
LP XL explored a variety of arts and cultural organizations on their site visits in the afternoon. Thank you to our hosts for welcoming the cohort to your space and sharing your mission on advancing arts in the region:
• AIR: Artists Image Resource
• City Theatre
• Contemporary Craft
• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
• Pittsburgh Opera
• Silver Eye Center for Photography
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Community leadership matters. Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. works toward a region where high-impact leaders are informed about community issues, connected to regional leadership, and working across sectors to leverage sustainable, equitable solutions for Southwestern Pennsylvania to thrive.
Join us in fostering the next generation of changemakers. Support our vision at www.lpinc.org/get-involved/donate.
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This month, Leadership Pittsburgh XL took a deep dive into regional policy at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. Thank you to the Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC team for co-leading and sponsoring this experience for the cohort – Jarah C. Doosé, LDI # # , Charles J. Kolling, Jr., Erin C. Molchany, LP # # , and Randy P. Vulakovich, LDI XV, YALP I.
LP XL was honored to meet with Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania, and Lt. Governor Austin Davis, Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. The cohort had the invaluable chance to discuss policy in relation to the betterment of our region.
To end the visit, the cohort visited the House Majority Caucus and the Senate Majority Caucus. The class heard from Rep. Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Timothy J. O’Neal, LP # # , Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and Kim Ward, President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate.
LP XL had thoughtful and engaging conversations to benefit Southwestern Pennsylvania. LPInc. thanks all the legislators for graciously offering their time and extensive knowledge to LP XL.
Photo Credit: Commonwealth Media and Office of the Speaker of the House
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The Leadership Pittsburgh application deadline is NEXT WEEK! Apply to the next cohort of LP by Friday, June 7th. Apply at www.lpinc.org.
Learn more about the program experience from current LP XL participant Laural Ziemba and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. President and CEO Jenn Beer. Thank you to Bill Flanagan of Our Region's Business, WPXI-TV Pittsburgh for shining a light on Leadership Pittsburgh. ⬇️
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Community Leadership Course for Veterans XI traveled to The Laurel Highlands this month for a two-day opening retreat. Participants connected with their cohort, reflected on their leadership styles, and identified goals for their program experience.
Participants ended day one with a workshop at Touchstone Center for Crafts.
Thank you to the speakers and facilitators that made the retreat a success!
• Stephanie Masters - Nonprofit SideKick
• Jay Johns - Solutions 21
• Michael Cherock, PE, LP # # - AE Works Ltd.
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Leadership Development Initiative # # recently spent the day at The Club Teen Center in McKeesport, PA thanks to the support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and their President & CEO Chris Watts, LDI XXVII.
The cohort was joined by Pete Mendes, LP XXIV - Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Board Chair and Mendes Consulting LLC to explore the responsibilities of nonprofit boards.
LDI # # was introduced to nine Leadership OnBoard (LOB) host organizations. LOB offers firsthand experience with nonprofit boards, by allowing select participants to serve a 1-year placement on the board of organizations making a positive impact in the region. This year’s LDI LOB Host Organizations include:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania
- HEARTH
- Neighborhood North: Museum of Play
- Pace School
- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Pittsburgh Musical Theater
- Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
- Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP)
- Radiant Hall Studios
Thank you to Amanda Susko, LDI # # # - The Vie Agency and Jackson Elizondo, LDI # # # - Confluence Financial Partners, for speaking about their current LOB experiences with Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania.
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Welcome to the Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. community, CLCV XI! 👏
Last week, LPInc. welcomed the eleventh cohort of the Community Leadership Course for Veterans™. New participants, CLCV™ Alumni, LPInc. Board Members, and LPInc. staff gathered to kick off the program year.
Meet CLCV XI: https://loom.ly/qt2NtkE
We are sincerely grateful to Joe Lodovico, CLCV X – UPMC , for delivering words of wisdom to the newest cohort:
“Comradery isn’t just in the service. It follows you everywhere. Veterans coming back to make a difference is cemented in this region.”
CLCV™ is a nationally recognized program that leverages the skills and experiences of current or former military service members for the betterment of the broader Pittsburgh region. Thank you to NAI Burns Scalo for hosting this event and welcoming everyone to The Riviera.
Photo Credit Louis Weimer, NAI Burns Scalo .
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Profiles of the 2024 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence Award Winners are now available at https://loom.ly/gZ2RLr0. We continue to celebrate these LPInc. Alumni and all of the winners for their contributions to our region!
Congratulations to the 2024 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence Award Winners! We are thrilled that the following Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Alumni made this year's list: https://loom.ly/paqMujY
Linda Yankoski, LP XIII - Holy Family Institute
Samantha Balbier, LP # # - Elsie Hillman Civic Forum - University of Pittsburgh
Kavita Iyengar, LP # # - Highmark Health
Steffanie J. Jasper, LP XXIII - PNC
Beth Slagle, LP XXV - Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
Patriece Thompson, LDI XXVIII - Turner Construction Company
Sonya Tilghman, LP # # - Hazelwood Initiative, Inc.
Stay tuned for the May 10th issue of the Pittsburgh Business Times for profiles of awardees.
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The Leadership Pittsburgh program early application deadline is THIS FRIDAY, May 3rd! A reduced tuition amount upon acceptance will be granted to early applicants. Apply today at https://loom.ly/oKZPH_s
Leadership Pittsburgh is a community leadership program for established, senior-level leaders with significant spheres of influence.
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This month, Leadership Pittsburgh XL spent a meaningful day learning about the justice system at the Federal and County Courthouses in downtown Pittsburgh. Participants deepened their understanding of both the federal and state justice systems.
Thank you Dave Blaner, LP XI for leading this session and to his organization, Allegheny County Bar Association, for generously sponsoring the session. Thank you to all of the voices that shared their knowledge and experience with the cohort.
Applications for Leadership Pittsburgh XLI are OPEN! Apply at https://loom.ly/oKZPH_s
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Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.'s Virtual Informational Session is just ONE WEEK away! RSVP to learn more about the Leadership Pittsburgh and Leadership Development Initiative program experience and application process: https://loom.ly/gFfKbxw
Are you a motivated leader interested in learning more about Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) programs? Join us for LPInc.’s virtual Informational Session on Tuesday, April 30th. Click here to register: https://loom.ly/gFfKbxw
Attendees will learn about the Leadership Pittsburgh and Leadership Development Initiative program experience and application process.
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Vibrant Pittsburgh recently joined the Leadership Development Initiative # # cohort at their Advancing Perspectives session. Thank you to Sabrina Saunders Mosby, LDI XVII, Allegra B. Elson, Derrick Shoffner, and Matthew Yohe from the Vibrant Pittsburgh team and Itha Cao – Neighborhood Allies for leading the cohort through conversations focused on the impact of implicit bias in our community.
We appreciate Dexter Hairston, Executive Director of The Kingsley Association for welcoming the cohort to Kingsley.
Photo credit: Megan Skubovius, Vibrant Pittsburgh
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Profiles of the Pittsburgh Business Times 30 under 30 awardees are now live at https://loom.ly/uZTS9Ok. Congratulations to all!
Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. is proud to partner with the PBT to spotlight young business and community leaders from throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.’s Virtual Informational Session is just two weeks away! Join via Zoom on Tuesday, April 30th at noon to learn more about the application process for Leadership Pittsburgh or Leadership Development Initiative. Click here to register now: https://loom.ly/0HkC7O8
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