Dorrie Smith ReClaim Northside Ambassador “Northsiders are generational. We leave, but, believe me, we either return (take me for example) or keep it in our hearts.” About Me. I'm a very active person who wishes I could add on another 6 hours to a day. I'm a Pennsylvania Realtor, Manager of a daycare center, a mother of a daughter, grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren and a proud great-grandmother of a 2 year old. Don't get me wrong, I love my great-grandchild, but I'm way…Read More
Bridget Little ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I see a lot of need in my community for cohesion and involvement for people inside the community and to those interested in perhaps becoming a part of it.” About Me. I would describe myself as an urbanista who enjoys traveling. I love hanging out in my small backyard with my friends and my dogs. I feel that there are SO MANY possibilities with the Northside. While there are a lot of people who feel a lot of…Read More
Riley Baker ReClaim Northside Ambassador “In my opinion, Spring Hill is a hidden gem on the North Side. It's quiet and friendly with a diverse makeup of working class, professionals, city employees, young, old, black and white. I am constantly astounded at the pool of interesting people such a small neighborhood has.” About Me. I work in the non-profit sector, for Pittsburgh Cares. As the director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, I spend my work days assisting older volunteers in…Read More
Angela Williams ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I hope that we can revitalize the existing community by engaging the residents to become a part of changes so they feel empowered to make positive things happen.” About Me I am a Northside homeowner and single mother of a 18-year-old FAME scholar at Sewickley Academy. I am employed full-time at Allegheny County Economic Development and am active in several community groups on the Northside. What would you like others to know about your neighborhood? Perry South…Read More
Doug Deckert ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I applied to be a ReClaim Ambassador to meet new people within our cohort and to stretch myself to reach out and meet my neighbors on my block. I love to make a difference in the beauty of my immediate environment.” About Me I moved to Observatory Hill in 2007 to be near my son, Wyatt. I have been a board member with Observatory Hill Inc. for almost a year now and am dedicated to beautifying the neighborhood. I…Read More
Ayanna Lee-Davis ReClaim Northside Ambassador “This neighborhood has great potential. There is a lot of diversity, innovative development and an abundance of people who are dedicated to making a difference and helping Pittsburgh as a whole become a more enjoyable and sustainable city.” About Me I am a native Northsider-- born in 1974 on Monterey Street. I am married to my best friend of 25 years and have two children (ages 22 and 19). I am an attorney in Downtown Pittsburgh with…Read More
Jay Donaldson ReClaim Northside Ambassador “I'm excited to get my hands in the dirt. It makes me happy to see something I made grow, and to work with others to see it through.” About Me I'm an artist in many ways. I'm a musician - I play and write music and play in a blues band. I love working in the community I live in. In 2007 I founded the P.R.O.M.I.S.E organization. I like planting, growing things, long walks in the forest,…Read More
Ben Milleville Babst Calland Ben advises a variety of businesses, from emerging companies to multinational enterprises, on corporate and commercial matters. Ben also helps nonprofits navigate through the complex legal and regulatory regime governing tax-exempt organizations. When not in the office, Ben tries to spend his time outdoors, where can finding him hiking local trails, bird-watching, and walking his dog in Frick Park.Read More
Gina Winstead Assistant Executive Director, Pittsburgh Downtown Community Development Corporation Gina Winstead, born and raised in the once booming steel town of McKeesport PA, has always been driven by her appreciation for community activism, social justice and a desire to find creative solutions to promote her hometown and the city of Pittsburgh. After studying Psychology and graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, she has worked in the private and public sector engaging in community projects, social services and the energy sector. In…Read More
Julia Thrower EQT Corporation Julia Thrower is a Business Analyst in Treasury at EQT Corporation. She brings nearly a decade of experience in financial modeling, quantitative analysis and information design working for companies including General Electric, Boeing, and Bombardier. Julia has a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from MIT, and she is currently pursuing an MBA at Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business.Read More
Kimberly Olivito FedEx Ground Kimberly Olivito is the Sustainability Specialist at FedEx Ground. Before starting at FedEx Ground, she most recently served as a Green Cities Sustainability Fellow for the Student Conservation Association where she helped to launch the Pittsburgh Green Workplace Challenge at Sustainable Pittsburgh.Read More
Eric Meyer Wigle Whiskey Eric has always been interested in history, urban economic development and alcohol. He currently combines all of these interests at the whiskey distillery, which he co-owns with his family.Read More