Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Announces Leadership Pittsburgh XLIII Cohort

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) is proud to announce our Leadership Pittsburgh (LP) Cohort for the 2026-2027 program year. LP XLIII comprises sixty-three executive-level 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.

For over forty years, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. has been dedicated to developing a diverse group of leaders to serve and advance 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.

Specifically, the Leadership Pittsburgh program is designed to provide participants with the exposure, experiences, and connections that prepare them to tackle the challenges of senior leadership in our community. Leadership Pittsburgh participants gain a deeper, behind-the-scenes understanding of the region’s interconnected systems by engaging directly with key leaders and changemakers, and leave with a fresh perspective on the community, its assets, and opportunities to make an impact.

Jennifer Daurora, LPInc. President & CEO, thanks the members of this year’s cohort and their referrers, commenting: “The LP XLIII cohort brings together an exceptional group of regional leaders whose experiences, perspectives, and commitment to Southwestern Pennsylvania position them to make a meaningful difference. We are proud to invest in these individuals and the organizations they represent as they seek to deepen their civic and community leadership through the Leadership Pittsburgh program. Their commitment to this experience reflects a shared belief that the power of engaged leaders can shape a stronger future for our region.”

LP XLIII 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. By June 2027, participants will emerge from the Leadership Pittsburgh program with deeper regional understanding, stronger networks, and greater capacity to create meaningful community impact.

A full list of the LP XLIII cohort is as follows:

Peter Adams, Allegheny Health Network
Guy Amatangelo, Mariani & Richards, Inc.
Nick Anthony, JLL
Jennefer Bartholomew, RBC Wealth Management
Traci Bartos, Bayer
Marc Bloomingdale, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Michelle Garvey Brennfleck, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Kristin N. Brown, Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Samantha L. Brutout, DFL Legal
Virginia Chambers, Point Park University
Sonya Coleman, Sto-Rox School District
Nate Coon, Giant Eagle
Stephen Crary, Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship
Cameron Mandela Culliver Sr., Sto-Rox School District
Maris Dauer, UPMC Health Plan
Corey DeLuca, Highmark Health
Colleen Doughty, Roble, Belko & Company
Karim El Nokali, PNC
Amber J. Farr, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
Leanna Fenneberg, Duquesne University
Monica Fletcher, Auberle
Ingrid Fulton-Edwards, Gwen’s Girls, Inc.
Amanda Gerstnecker, Wabtec Corporation
Hannah E. Hardy, Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Ryan Henary, FedEx
Ashley Hezel, The Pittsburgh Foundation
Stephanie Hill, BNY
Alexandra Hiniker, Carnegie Mellon University
Chris Hunter, Pittsburgh Pirates
Heath Huschak, Koppers Inc.
Gretchen Kelly, Devereux/PLEA
Sarah Kelly, Google
Erin Koebel, Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Kristin Kramer, Partner4Work
Christine Kroger, Neighborhood North Museum of Play
Liz Krugliak, RSM US LLP
Cathy Lane, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Kristin Lazzara, Allegheny Health Network
Justin Lee, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Craig Lewis, Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute
Alex Mack, PNC
Danielle McCullough, Craftworks USA
Monica K. Meyer Beale, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Jessica L. Miller, Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.
Branden P. Moore, McGuireWoods LLP
Meagan Moore, Peoples Natural Gas
Shea H. Murtaugh, Hoffmann Murtaugh
Timothy Novosel, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Jerry Orban, Bayer
Nicolette O’Rourke, Viatris
Victor Parker, HM Insurance Group
Jen Presutti, Pittsburgh Water
Neil Rabi, Eaton
Christopher Reefer, S&B USA
Alicia Romano, Community Human Services
Maureen Shannon, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Amy Silbermann, Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Jennifer Styran, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Anissa Tillman, Phoenixx Helsel Family Foundation
John Tricini, Michael Baker International
Prasad Vemala, Slippery Rock University
Bill Warfel, FedEx
Dannai Wilson, Allegheny County Health Department

About Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.:
Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a diverse group of leaders to serve the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. 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. Since its founding in 1983, LPInc. has believed in the promise of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the power of engaged community leaders to shape its future.

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 Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., call (412) 392-4505 or email info@lpinc.org.