We are excited to reintroduce our 2019-20 Public Allies Pittsburgh class as program graduates!
Over the past 10 months, these 25 exemplary individuals:
- Completed 50,000+ hours of service to Pittsburgh-area nonprofits and communities
- Implemented 3 capacity-building projects in Braddock, East Liberty, and Elliot
- Earned $145,000+ in Ed Segal Education Awards
With the completion of their term, the class of 2020 joins a national alumni network of 2500+ local & national changemakers.
Continue reading to learn more about our recent graduates, their placements, and how you can host an incoming Public Ally at your organization.
2019-20 First Year Allies:
Charis Alton, Homewood Children’s Village
Michael Bowers, Steel Center for Careers and Technical Education
Akiliann Bray, Carlow University Social Justice Institutes
Tayla Coulverson, YouthPlaces
Dana Crawford, Neighborhood Legal Services
Rodetta Drane, Allegheny Family Network
Will Emanuel, Bible Center Church
Jessica Friss, Chatham University Center for Women & Politics
Jeremy Goldstein, Scenic Pittsburgh
Austin Hackman, Center that CARES
Miona Harvey, Reading is Fundamental
Carloyn Hunter, HOPE Academy/Brashear Association
James Jenkins, The Education Partnership
Sarah Kanar, Hazelwood Initiative
Leanna Lyle, YouthPlaces
Robert Marks, InvolveMINT
David Mitchell, Computer Reach
Destiny Perkins, City of Pittsburgh
Tayla Coulverson, YouthPlaces
Billie Jo Richardson, Bible Center Church
Brianna Stalder, Apraxia Kids
Cascade Walsh, Reading is Fundamental
2019-20 Executives Allies:
Hannah Berg, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Rachel Hermes, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Michael Keefe, Just Harvest
David Shoemaker, Homewood-Brushton YMCA
Awards:
In addition to graduating, the following Allies have been voted recipients of the 2020 Core Values Awards by their peers.
2020 Collaboration Award: Jessica Friss
2020 Continuous Learning Award: Leanna Lyle
2020 Focus on Assets Award: David Mitchell
2020 Integrity Award: Jessica Friss
About Public Allies Pittsburgh:
Public Allies Pittsburgh is a full-time, 10-month nonprofit apprenticeship program that immerses participants in the nonprofit-sector. Allies are matched with nonprofits where they manage programs, projects, and outreach efforts. In turn, Allies receive coaching, training, and learn how to utilize local assets to create positive change within organizations and communities.
Host an Ally At Your Organization:Click here to learn how one (or more) our 30 incoming Public Allies can benefit your nonprofit.