Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Announces Leadership Pittsburgh XLII Cohort

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) is proud to announce our Leadership Pittsburgh (LP) Cohort for the 2025- 2026 program year. LP XLII comprises fifty-nine executive-level established leaders from across our region’s businesses and organizations. These leaders will be working to enhance their community leadership capacity from September through June by examining critical community issues and challenges so that they are better equipped to act on our region’s civic agenda.

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a diverse group of leaders to serve Southwestern Pennsylvania. LPInc. produces programming, partnerships, and connections through cohort-based programs, executive networking, nonprofit board matching, and a robust, cross-disciplinary, multi-generational alumni network. Core programs educate executive-level leaders, high-performing professionals, and current or former military service members. These programs serve as benchmarks across the country and have inspired other organizations within the region. Leadership Pittsburgh is the flagship program offered by LPInc. and selection is highly competitive.

“The leaders chosen to join the LP XLII cohort represent a high caliber of diverse, influential leaders whose talents, influence, and passion are needed to drive meaningful change in our region. We are honored to partner with these individuals and the organizations they represent to amplify the reach and impact of their civic leadership. A shared dedication to this program reflects the important commitment to ensuring Southwestern Pennsylvania continues to thrive.” – Jenn Beer, LPInc. President & CEO, thanks the members of this year’s cohort and their nominators.

LP XLII kicks off in September with a reception at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The cohort will begin their learning experience later that month with an opening retreat. Thereafter, the cohort will convene every month around an issue of importance to the region in a highly experiential daylong session that draws on the knowledge of regional issue experts. The cohort will complete their leadership learning and connecting journey in June 2026.

A full list of the LP XLII Cohort is as follows:

LaSchalle Armstrong, Bayer HealthCare
Maria Baker, Highmark Health
Martin Bates, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Ellen Beckjord, UPMC Health Plan
Sean Bleibtrey, Equipment & Controls, Inc.
TJ Bondarenka, WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Laura Bunting-Williams, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Matthew Cooper, FHLBank Pittsburgh
Lindsay Darling Petrosky, Jackson Kelly PLLC
Mathew Davis, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Rachel Decker Richelieu, University of Pittsburgh
Justin Delecki, Point Park University
Tyler Dewhirst, BNY
Joseph DiLucente, East Allegheny School District
Nicholas Dragga, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Neil English, Riverview School District
William Fleske, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Jennifer Gilarski, Grossman Yank & Ford LLP
Shannon Gottesman, University of Pittsburgh
Donta Green, Trade Institute of Pittsburgh
Lee Haller, Pittsburgh Water
Lauren Hathaway, Viatris
Andrew Hutelmyer, Bayer HealthCare
AJ Jefferson, Homeless Children’s Education Fund
Tysen Kendig, Carnegie Mellon University
Ron King, Peoples Gas
Wendy Koch, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Erin Koebel, Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Linda Kosten, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Stefanie Lacy, K&L Gates LLP
Katie LaForest, mossArchitects
Chris Lattimore, Merrill Lynch
Jacob Markosky, Auberle
Liz Marsh, Eaton
Pooja Mehta, Federal Express Corporation
Danielle Mundekis, K&L Gates LLP
Bryan E. O’Black, Shaler Area School District
Sophia Ogiso, CannonDesign
Ipek Ozkaya, Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute
Matt Pilsner, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Madeline Pleskovic, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Mihir Prakash, Allegheny Conference on Community Development
Benjamin Pratt, Allegheny Conference on Community Development
Susie Puskar, Partner4Work
John Robinson, Michael Baker International
Jason Ruggles, UPMC
Scott Shaffer, North Hills Community Outreach
Katherine Shannon, ElevateBio
Kelli Shuman, Carnegie Mellon University
Linda Sirianni, Federal Express Corporation
Emma Stack, PNC Bank
Salvatore A. Suevo, Koppers Inc.
Gregor Thuswaldner, La Roche University
Cheyenne Tyler, Café Momentum Pittsburgh
Iulia Vann, Allegheny County Health Department
Ginevra Ventre, Reed Smith LLP
Victor Vercammen, Giant Eagle, Inc.
Shawn Wray, Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Colleen Young, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

About Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.:
Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a diverse group of leaders to serve Southwestern Pennsylvania. For individuals who are poised to advance to their next level of community impact, LPInc. amplifies leaders’ unique potential through expert-level leadership tools, community connections, and an influential community of support.

To achieve our mission, LPInc. produces programming, partnerships, and connections through cohort-based programs, executive networking, nonprofit board matching, and a robust, cross-disciplinary, multi-generational alumni network. Selection-based programs include Leadership Pittsburgh, Leadership Development Initiative, and the Community Leadership Course for Veterans™. Programs address critical and timely regional topics, foster collaboration between the business and the civic sector, and position leaders as catalysts for positive change. For more information on this and other programs offered by Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., call (412) 392-4505 or email info@lpinc.org.