Our Advisory Council
Our work is guided by the invaluable insight and advice of our Advisory Council, comprised of individuals representing various sectors and issue areas in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Advisory Council meets on a quarterly basis to provide feedback on our work, identify emerging opportunities, ensure regional alignment, and offer strategic guidance on how to best serve communities in our region.
Current Members
Sophie Beacom
Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC)
Faith Collins
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
Mark Critz
Pennsylvania Rural Development Council
Joshua Devine
The Pittsburgh Foundation
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Donald E. Evans
Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation
Shad Henderson
Neighborhood Allies
Elizabeth Marx
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)
Annie Regan
PennFuture/ReImagine Appalachia
Katie Wickert
Department of Community and Economic Development
Christopher Briem
University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR)
Jeni Cooper
Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC)
Shannon Crooker
Generation180
Laura Edinger
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)
Yakov Feygin
Center for Public Enterprise
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Nicole Muise-Kielkucki
Fourth Economy
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Meagan Niebler
Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services
Dawn Seckler
Bridgeway Capital
Bonny Yeager
Partner4Work