Nicholas Pantalone Nick is a leader in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and internal controls compliance, a Senior Manager in one of the Big 4's risk advisory practices, and a Certified Public Accountant (Pennsylvania). He joined the Board of Grounded to participate in its newly defined strategy and contribute to all things finance-related. Outside of finances, Nick is a good fit for Grounded because of his prior experiences in land restoration activities - prior to attending Duquesne University, he operated a landscaping…Read More
Hayley Anderson Pronouns: she/her/hers Hayley is studying Communications and Journalism/PR at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Where she’ll graduate with her bachelor’s degree in Communications Media in December of 2021. She’s the Marketing and Communications intern for the summer of 2021 at Grounded. She’s lived in Pittsburgh her whole life and can’t wait to help make a difference in our amazing city. Hayley is excited to work for Grounded as the Marketing and Communications intern this summer. She’s looking forward to helping Grounded…Read More
Beth A. Slagle Secretary Pronouns: she/her/hers Beth A. Slagle, an attorney at the law firm of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP, maintains an active practice focused principally on business issues, insurance coverage and employment law. She is the Chair of the firm's Diversity Group, Chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the firm's MUSolutions Group, focused on entrepreneurs and new ventures. Ms. Slagle’s practice includes representing entities and individuals in a variety of insurance coverage and contract-related claims. She has…Read More
Kelly Henderson Pronouns: she/they Kelly Henderson is a sustainability, equity, education and community engagement professional who prioritizes relational and heart-centered leadership in her work. She is also an engaged community member and part of the Planning Commission where she lives in Homestead. Before coming to Grounded, she spent time as the Program Director for Sustainable Pittsburgh, the K-12 Education Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty for Chatham University’s sustainable Eden Hall Campus, the Sustainability and Communications Coordinator for The Efficiency Network and a Building…Read More
Darnell Moses Pronouns: he/him/his Darnell is the Vice President of Development Finance at The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) where he is responsible for administering all contracts for the department and fiscal compliance of those contracts. His expertise enhances the work in Research and Technical Assistance, including working on CDFA Publications; Government Affairs including participating in the Federal Financing Webinar; and Programming with a focus on Course Advising all areas; but specifically Tax Credit financing. Mr. Moses will play a role…Read More
Ariam Ford-Graver Pronouns: she/her/hers Ariam is a City Planner by trade and self-driven by choice. She is deeply passionate about equitable development, community planning, and land-use policy. Her professional work has focused on community-led land use interventions, resident empowerment, civic education programs, geospatial statistics, and GIS mapping. Ariam holds a Master of City Planning from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia and currently serves on the Board of Propel Schools.Read More
Charmaine McDonald Charmaine is a part of the CommunityCare: Homewood cohort, and everyone calls her Ms. Cookie. She loves her community, and helps others see the beauty in it whenever she can. Ms. Cookie takes care of vacant lots because you just never know when the president might drive down your street!Read More
Michelle Jackson Michelle is part of the CommunityCare: Homewood cohort! She is a dedicated steward who takes care of lots along N. Lang Avenue. Michelle is a CommunityCare steward because she knows that vacancy has an impact on mental health, and it improves community morale when you turn vacant lots into attractive spaces.Read More