Sarah Kremer ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “I applied to the ReEnergize program because I thought it was an innovative way to help my community and support a global cause in a local way.” About Me. I'm from a small town called South Bend, Indiana. I moved to Pittsburgh a couple of years ago after I fell in love with it during a summer internship. Now I work at a print shop in Millvale doing graphic design and marketing. When I was 20, the…Read More
Mandy Sue Wolovich ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “[Energy is] what activates people and living things -- the source of our life.” About Me. I'm originally from Curwensville, PA, but I’ve lived in Millvale for the past 5 years. I am an attorney turned stay-at-home parent. While I miss a lot about the working world, I would not trade my current job for anything. My two sons, Elijah (3) and Orion (5 mo.) are the best bosses one could ask for! When I get a…Read More
Samantha Comarnitsky [Former] ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador Although Samantha's role as a formal ReEnergize Ambassador is over, she remains an involved and important participant in the program! “I am extremely excited about working with my neighbors to find little ways to make us all feel more comfortable in our homes!” About Me. I'm a Pittsburgh transplant, but I have been in the 'burgh for almost 8 years. I currently work with Pediatric Residents in training and enjoying helping train the doctors of our future.…Read More
Zinna Scott ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “We as a nation overuse our natural resources. We need to use wisely." About Me. I have lived in Homewood for 42 years. I'm enjoying being retired, because it allows me to visit my grandchildren's school, catch new movies (I love going to the movies), read more, spend time with friends, and enjoy life and smell the roses. I exercise 3 days a week (which is more than when I worked), and I enjoy my activities at church. I volunteer…Read More
Leslie Boone ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “I believe in participating in the full health of our neighborhood- spiritually, physically, economically, psychologically and environmentally." About Me. I was born in Homewood, although I have lived in Hazelwood for many years. I am a renaissance woman. I seek knowledge, whether it is learning a new language or a new instrument, or perfecting a new software program and then teaching it to someone. Day to day, you will find me leading bible study, photo journaling, prayer walking,…Read More
George Thomas ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “ I want to be able to do outreach in my community. " About Me. My name is George Thomas, and I am lifelong Hazelwood resident. I'm a United States Army veteran, a graphic designer and a father of four. I am a graduate of AIP & Perry TA. I am very involved in my community, especially with Hazelwood Initiative, the Morningstar Baptist Church and the Greater Hazelwood Community Collaborative. I also spend way too much time watching CNN!…Read More
Nicole Flaherty ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I wanted to contribute to my neighborhood in a positive way. If I could make something beautiful and/or functional for my neighborhood, that would be wonderful.” About Me. I am the Graphics Manager at a local vitamin company during the day and a full-time mother and wife in the evenings. I also do occasional photography work on the side and love pictures, both old and new. I have a beautiful 15-month daughter named Ella Dai and a great…Read More
Linda Wallen ReClaim Northside Ambassador/Mentor “Apathy is a huge challenge in our community and exciting projects are (I think) a way of budging people out of their busy inertia. Once something is changing for the better people seem to come out and take a look and get involved.” About Me I came to Pittsburgh by way of New Orleans and have been painting portraits for a living most of my life. The last few years I have also been teaching French and Spanish to…Read More
Cynthia Levy-Mendoza ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I think everyone deserves access to information. Knowledge is power and there are not enough people in our neighborhood who understand and realize that information and the application of information is powerful.” About Me. I am a family girl. I am a married mother of three crazy, intelligent and kind children. I love to garden, read and have good conversations. On a day-to-day basis I can be caught reading a good book, working around the house with…Read More
Heather Gacek ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I would like to see Manchester develop a small town feel while within reach all of the amenities of city living. ” About Me. I am a civil engineer by day, working on water resources engineering projects. I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and since my time there, this city has remained one my favorite places on earth. Why did apply to be a ReClaim Ambassador? I applied to be a ReClaim Ambassador with the…Read More
Matthew Yurkovich ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I love where I live and want to reclaim a vacant lot. The idea of ecological restoration is of great interest to me and I think greenspace is very important to a neighborhood's health.” About Me. I spend much of my time outdoors both in my professional and personal life. I enjoy fitness challenges, spending time with my dog, gardening, cooking, biking and reading. I love the Northside and am very excited to be in this program. I'm a member of…Read More
Mark Rawlings ReClaim Northside Ambassador “Pretty much everything you need is walking distance in Troy Hill, it's a very convenient place to live and there are great views all around!” About Me. I am a design engineer for Zero Fossil, an alternative energy company in Pittsburgh. Currently I am in charge of a small group at Carrie Furnace that is bringing alternative energy back to the National Historic Landmark. I own two side-by-side houses in Troy Hill and spend most of my free time working…Read More