Fourth Economy Consulting In 2013, 4th Economy was engaged by GTECH, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association, Sustainable Pittsburgh, GASP, and Riverlife to develop the Environmental Advocacy Collaborative with the goal of strengthening local relationships, addressing policy issues that impacted all organizations related to the environment and sustainability. Fourth Economy Consulting is a national economic development consulting firm specializing in market analytics, strategic planning, site selection, community assessments and organization building. Our team of experienced practitioners helps communities & economic development organizations; innovation intermediaries;…Read More
Jackson|Clark Partners Jackson/Clark Partners facilitated a full staff and board retreat during GTECH's process of updating the 3-year strategic plan. Jackson/Clark Partners is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in organizational planning, community development, and civic participation initiatives. Our job is to provide the organization and clarity that allows people to do their best work and connect them to the resources they need to succeed. Our process provides a way to engage and collaborate that’s meaningful, respectful, fun, data-driven and gets results.Read More
Judith Kelly + Associates In the spring of 2015, GTECH engaged Judith Kelly to assist in the messaging for the transfer of the ReEnergize Pgh program to long-time partner Conservation Consultants, Inc. Judith Kelly + Associates is a marketing communications boutique specializing in strategic positioning, message development, and implementation. Judith Kelly + Associates operates on two distinguishing principles: Senior-level thinking and guidance on every client project Dedicated involvement and candid commentary The firm’s principal, Judith Kelly, is a 25-year marketing veteran with experience ranging…Read More
Bonner Consulting In the spring of 2015, GTECH engaged Bonner Consulting to assist in the planning for and addressing the strategic and organizational implications for the transfer of the ReEnergize Pgh program to long-time partner Conservation Consultants, Inc. In 2011, Leslie Bonner left her position as Managing Consultant at nonprofit consulting firm Dewey & Kaye to form Bonner Consulting. Leslie recognizes the value a diverse and interdisciplinary team of consultants with complementary skills could bring to our nonprofit clients. We have amassed…Read More
UrbanKind Institute GTECH has partnered with Dr. Jamil Bey of UrbanKind Institute to complete a feasibility and planning study for the potential scaling up of the Emerald Trail Corps of the Mt. Washington CDC on a regional scale, execute an outreach plan to solicit input on the URA's vacant land maintenance program, and on discussions related to diversity and equity. The goal of UrbanKind Institute is to match community need with capacity. We work with community-based organizations to improve their ability to…Read More
HMA Community Strategies HMA Community Strategies team members worked with GTECH to identify goals, desired impacts across programs, and the methods for rolling individual cross-program evaluation components through a collaborative process. This effort built on existing GTECH measurement methodologies as a part of our strategic plan update. HMA Community Strategies (HMACS) was created to provide research and consulting specific to human and social services clients. We understand that most of our clients do not have the staff or time to tackle the complex…Read More
Alexis Howard GTECH engaged Alexis Howard to assist with professional development of the staff in the fall of 2014. Alexis completed an assessment of staff needs to identify areas of improvement for client and partner interactions and created customized training focused on interpersonal skills and client communication to help strengthen the team's relationships with Ambassadors. Alexis is an expert organizer with analytical and organization skills, a proactive leader with distinct ability to listen and implement right decisions and a proven ability to…Read More
Unity Consultants GTECH engaged Unity Consultants in 2014 to help inform our organization's growing investments in human capital. Unity's comprehensive approach to stakeholder engagement, deep knowledge base and clear commitment to our success enabled a process that allowed for a new frontier in how we approach our work. Results were strategic in nature but grounded in pragmatic application reflecting the team's dynamic and diverse competencies. As a social entrepreneur, Fred Brown founded Unity Consultants (UC) in 1997 with a focus on addressing…Read More
Ryan Sims Google Ryan Sims spent 5 years working as a theatre carpenter before getting a Computer Science degree at University of Maryland and coming to work at Google. He lives in Highland Park with his wife, son and two cats.Read More
Eliana Latterman McKeesport Hospital Foundation Eliana is the Director of Development of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation, which engages in collaborative community efforts aimed at eliminating barriers and allowing access to critical services that address individuals' health and safety, as well as educational, social, recreational, and spiritual well-being in the Mon Valley Region of Pittsburgh. A native Pittsburgher, Eliana received her degree in International Relations from American University in 2014, through which her passion for community development grew. Outside of work, she enjoys…Read More
Phyllis Barber Highmark Phyllis is a native Pittsburgher and returned home in 2000 after living in Dublin, Ireland. She has led Highmark’s sustainability initiatives since 2007, but her interest in environmental issues goes back to childhood. Phyllis shares "when I have free time, I love to be in my garden planting and weeding, followed by the kitchen throwing together whatever ingredients I have from there and my CSA farm share."Read More
Jordan Kay Technogel Jordan hails from Pittsburgh and has worked with many food and beverage companies including both local and international brands. He currently serves on the board of Grow Pittsburgh, Neighbors in the Strip, and is a graduate of the Community Green Ambassador program of the North Side. In Jordan’s spare time, you can find him hanging with family and playing SMF football.Read More