Ian Smith Energy Independent Solutions Hailing from the snow belt in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Ian has called Pittsburgh home since 2011. In his role as solar consultant for local installer EIS Solar, he's helped hundreds of home and small-business owners go solar and enjoys that his job puts him on the roof, at the kitchen table, and in the office. In the rare occasion he's not thinking about solar energy, he's probably skateboarding, rooting for the Pirates, and enjoying his wife Gayle and…Read More
Keri Harmicar Community Relations at Allegheny Health Network Organizational Change Agent with 20+ years of experience in marketing and public relations, and leadership- focused on strategic planning, program development, and community outreach. Cross Industrial linchpin with specialized expertise in providing targeted, client-centered solutions across health care, retail, and food services. Trans-formative leader whose career reflects dedication to actions which are mission-driven, enterprising, resourceful, and financially productive. Adept communicator skilled in building rapport with partners and promoting success among colleagues and clients, leading…Read More
Shad Henderson Neighborhood Allies Shad serves as the Community Partnerships and Investments Program Manager at Neighborhood Allies where he oversees and manages programs and investments related to neighborhood advocacy, capacity-building, system alignment and strategic integration of community development activities, including comprehensive community planning and development. Prior to joining the Neighborhood Allies team, Shad served as an Educator of 4-H Youth Development for the Penn State Center in Pittsburgh. There he piloted a leadership initiative for young African-American males of the East End…Read More
Heather Messiah ReClaim South Sustaining Momentum Ambassador Heather is a very active resident of Beltzhoover. She has helped her community through different church functions, participated in Feed the Community at the Warrington Recreation Center, assisted with clean up days and worked at the Voices Against Violence summer camp. She will be partnering with ReClaim South Ambassador Cheryl to enhance the St. Paul AME Church garden. She hopes that her work will help this space continue to be a place of peace and better provide…Read More
Brian Fallet ReClaim South Sustaining Momentum Ambassador Brian loves the views from his neighborhood of Allentown and the potential for Allentown to develop through the low cost of housing. He is a member of the Allentown Facade Committee and the Property Stabilization Committee. He hopes to inspire his friends and family by becoming a ReClaim South Ambassador. He looks forward to the day that his local community gains the recognition it deserves. This year, Brian will be assisting his Ambassador colleague Linda with her side lot community garden…Read More
Lila Scogdins ReClaim South Sustaining Momentum Ambassador Lila will be partnering with original ReClaim South Ambassador Natalie on her Ambassador community garden plot in Beltzhoover. Lila hopes to inspire peace through the garden space and is excited to work directly with her community.Read More
Jamie Balser ReClaim South Sustaining Momentum Ambassador Originally from Virginia, Jamie loves the Southside Slopes because its proximity to so many amenities. Jamie will be creating a welcoming trail head entrance to the South Side Park near the Bandi Shaum Garden. He hopes to inspire people to use this part of the trail and increase foot traffic into the park. He is excited by the activity in his neighborhood and is excited about making his community even more livable. As an experienced ReClaim South…Read More
Robin DeVaughn ReClaim South Sustaining Momentum Ambassador Originally from Beltzhoover, Robin enjoys engaging her community through street clean ups and church events. She is a very active member of the St. Paul AME Church in Beltzhoover and has been assisting with the church's garden since its inception. By joining the Ambassador program, Robin is eager to learn more gardening skills so she can share her knowledge and healthy food with her community. She hopes to inspire her friends, family and neighbors to stay focused, work hard and…Read More
Monica Nicola PPG Industries Chemical engineer with 2+ years experience in plant and R&D with commercial interests.Read More
Brenna Martin-Shaffer Rothschild Doyno Collaborative Brenna is an architect at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative where she seeks meaningful solutions to complex problems of the built environment. She believes that the most successful strategies for placemaking include transparent process, collective creativity, open dialogue and respect for every person's unique ability to enact positive change. As a northside resident she is a witness to the tremendous fortitude of the united neighborhood and is excited to contribute to sustainable urban strategies that will shape a vibrant…Read More
LocalData GTECH has partnered with LocalData for the last 2 years to provide access to the data collection system for communities interested in real-time data for community planning. In 2014, GTECH formed the Pittsburgh LocalData Collaborative around this tool as a way to encourage the use of collection standards while sharing lessons learned and technological and process efficiencies. In 2012, LocalData began as a Code for America project with the City of Detroit's Office of the Mayor. LocalData is a cloud-based…Read More
Pennsylvania Environmental Council GTECH, along with CCI, engaged Lindsay Baxter of PEC to help more fully develop the policy aspects of ReEnergize Pgh in anticipation of transferring program ownership. Work including the hosting of a forum for stakeholder input, evaluation of funding opportunities and exploration of potential policy options at local, state and federal levels. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the…Read More