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GRADS
in the news Please
alert us to grads and
participants(including yourself) in
the news for future issues of the log.
Helen Fallon, LP XXV, Point Park University, authors an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. To read, click here. 
Mary Lee Gannon, LP XXV, was recently named President of St. Margaret's Foundation. 
Bille Rondinelli, LP XXV, was recently named Superintendent of South Fayette School District. Congratulations Bille! 
Enzo Santilli, LP XXII, Office Managing Director, Marketsphere Consulting LLC, joined the board of Light of Life Rescue Mission. 
Selena Schmidt, LDI X, has been named Project Director for the Power of 32. 
Warren Smith, LP XV, received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America in June. Congrats! 
Jennifer Thoma, LDI XII, named Administrative & Community Relations Director, District Five, Pittsburgh City Council. Congrats, Jennifer! 
Photos Courtesy of post-gazette.com.
Did you
miss a past log? No problem! Just
click a link below to catch up on
Leadership Pittsburgh news.
June
2008
To submit an item for the leadership log, please email suggestions to Danielle Tyson at danielle@lpinc.org |
Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.
is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to developing
a diverse group of leaders to serve southwestern Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to strengthen regional leadership through
programs, partnerships and connections.
LPInc.
Welcomes New Administrative & Operations Assistant
We are pleased to welcome Rick Koch, LPI Administrative & Operations Assistant to our team. Rick brings with him strong experience in operations support via his past work at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Kidney Clinic at University Center, the University of Pittsburgh's Computing Service and Systems Development Department, and the University of Pittsburgh's German Department. In his current role, Rick provides administrative support for the entire LPInc. Team and logistically supports both the Leadership Pittsburgh and Leadership Development Initiative Programs. **************
Save
the Date! LPInc. Guest Bartending at Alto Lounge!
A
Part of LPI Continuing Connections
Join
LPI Staff and Board Members as
they serve up
"Leadership
with a Twist"
on December 4th at Alto Lounge in Shadyside. All
gratuities will benefit Leadership Development Initiative
(Emerging Leaders) scholarships,
so remember
to tip your bartenders!
More information
will be available soon at www.lpinc.org.
***************
Leadership
On Board--Stories
of Knowledge
An
Occasional Leadership Log Feature
John Kearney, LDI XV, LOB X, Insurance Account Executive for Lloyd's Insurance & Investments, served on the PACE school's board as an LOB Participant. John had this to say about his experience: "The organization that I was placed with is one of the finest in the area. Serving on the PACE school board allowed me to learn from the best. The opportunity to sit in and learn the intricacies of being a board member with such a distinguished group of professionals was a great asset for me." Stay posted for more LOB Stories of Knowledge! Leadership Development Initiative Graduates participating in LOB XI are:
RECENT LPInc Programs
"Our
Economy Now"
Legislative
Breakfast with Congressman Tim Murphy
LPInc.
Welcomes its Newest Group of Emerging Leaders--Leadership
Development Initiative XVII
On
October 9th and 10th, the 52
Participants of Leadership Development Initiative
XVII met at Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Zelienople for
their Opening Retreat. The
class spent the two days getting to know one
another (and falling down on each other during the
low ropes course!), exploring their Myers-Briggs
personality types, understanding what makes a STAR
Performer and being introduced to their Community
Impact Project: POP UP PITTSBURGH! Retreat
facilitators included Dr. Jean Ferketish, LP
XVI,
Ph.D.,
Secretary to the Board and Assistant Chancellor,
University of Pittsburgh and David Binder,
Principal Consultant, Avid Learner.
SPECIAL announcements
Congratulations
to 2009 HR Leadership LPI Honorees
The first-ever Human Resource Leadership Awards luncheon was held on October 8th. 
On
October 28, 2009 beginning at 10
AM,
the Pittsburgh Foundation will match each gift
that LPI receives with a gift that is 50% of your
donation.
Breaking the
Rules: Creativity and Sustainability at the
Intersection of Art and Business
Submitted by: Abby Sadowsky, LDI XVI, Communications Specialist, The Allegheny Conference on Community Development
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Pittsburgh Middle East Institute Sponsors Two Days of Conference Events The Pittsburgh Middle East Institute brings reknowned journalist Fareed Zakaria to Pittsburgh on Oct 13 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Tickets are $50 and $70. The following day, events continue with the group's business conference seminar, "Building the Green City: Energy Sustainability & Green Technologies." The Keynote Address will be delivered by His Excellency Badr Hamad Hamood Al Busaidi, Secretary-General of the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman with an introduction by Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh Mark Nordenberg. For more information, visit http://pittsburghmideastinstitute.org/.
Submitted
by:
Simin
Curtis, LP XVIII, President & Founder,
Pittsburgh Middle East Institute
LPInc. Intern Wanted!
Do you
know a graduate or undergraduate
student (junior or senior preferred)
who is looking for an interesting
professional experience? LPInc. is
looking to add an Intern to its team
to help with research, database entry,
program support, and more. Resumes should
be submitted to Danielle Tyson,
Program & Outreach Coordinator, at danielle@lpinc.org.
The
Power of 32 needs your help in shaping
the future of our region. Voice your
Vision today by answering three
questions about our region. Click here
to complete the survey http://bigbigdesign.com/p32survey.htm.
The
LPInc--NPC Connection
LPInc. is proud to be a member of The New Pittsburgh Collaborative. To learn more about how the NPC is working to build and strengthen a broad, dynamic network that connects young professionals to our community and regional development initiatives, click here.
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