Leadership Pittsburgh Inc

05/29/2026

As the Leadership Pittsburgh XLII cohort prepares to graduate, we’re reflecting on their community leadership journey. 🎉

From September to today, these established, executive-level leaders have deepened their understanding of the complex issues shaping our region, engaged with the people and systems driving change, and strengthened their ability to lead across sectors to continue building a stronger Southwestern Pennsylvania.

If you're looking to drive meaningful impact like LP XLII has, you have one week left to apply to next year's Leadership Pittsburgh (LP) cohort! LP applications are due Friday, June 5th. 🗓️ ➡️ Apply today: https://loom.ly/wPXh8ys

05/28/2026

Turn your leadership into impact. Apply to Leadership Pittsburgh to start making a difference in your community.

Leadership Pittsburgh (LP) is a program for established, executive-level leaders seeking to drive meaningful impact through civic and community engagement. Applications are due on the first Friday of June 2026.

Apply today: https://loom.ly/dfdVBT8

05/28/2026

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Alumni spent an evening at Heinz Hall for an experience-based event. Alums had the opportunity to hear unique insights from Jacob Joyce, Associate Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Mary Persin, VP of Artistic Planning of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, along with a behind-the-scenes tour led by Marty Bates, LP XLII and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's EVP & COO.

After hearing from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra team and getting behind the curtain, LPInc. Alums enjoyed the Saturday Session performance of Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique, conducted by Edward Gardner.

LPInc. Alumni programming is made possible through the generous support of PNC.

05/22/2026

The Community Leadership Course for Veterans XIII cohort had their first of many sessions designed to help them develop a greater understanding of the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.

Hosted by the Heinz History Center, CLCV XIII learned about Pittsburgh’s rich history of innovation from Anne Madarasz, Chief Historian and Director of the Franco Harris Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center. Leslie Przybylek, Senior Curator at the Heinz History Center, also spent time with the cohort sharing more about the work involved in collecting, documenting, preserving, and displaying important historical artifacts.

A pit stop by a Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood set piece even brought a welcome from King Friday XIII for the CLCV XIII cohort.

Thank you to Anne and Leslie for sharing their amazing knowledge and passion for the region with the cohort!

05/19/2026

Join us in welcoming Jennifer Daurora, LDI XIV, as Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.'s incoming President & CEO!

With two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and operational excellence, the LPInc. Board of Directors and team are excited to have Jennifer lead the organization forward. Read more here: https://loom.ly/4ulld9w

05/18/2026

Turn leadership into impact. Apply to Leadership Pittsburgh or Leadership Development Initiative and start making a difference in your community. Deadlines are fast approaching!

Leadership Pittsburgh
✅ For established, executive-level leaders
🗓️ Applications due first Friday of June 2026

Leadership Development Initiative
✅ For high-performing, developing professionals
🗓️ Applications due first Friday of July 2026

Ready to grow your impact? Apply today: https://loom.ly/gjvT0Gk

05/15/2026

The Community Leadership Course for Veterans XIII cohort kicked off their program year with a two-day retreat in Fayette County. Participants connected with their cohort, reflected on their leadership styles, and identified goals for their CLCV™ program experience.

Special thanks to the speakers and facilitators who shared their insights and expertise with the group:
- Stephanie Masters - Nonprofit SideKick
- Jennifer Eck - People Eck’cellence, LLC
- Michael Cherock, PE, LP ###I - AE Works Ltd.

The cohort also took part in an exciting workshop at Touchstone Center for Crafts.

05/14/2026

Leadership Pittsburgh XLII's recent trip to Harrisburg provided the cohort with a firsthand look at the advocacy, collaboration, and leadership that shape public policy in Pennsylvania. With the support of the Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Team - especially advisors Charles J. Kolling, Jr., Carrie Lewis DelRosso, LP XLI, Erin C. Molchany, LP ###VII, and Randy P. Vulakovich, LDI XV, YALP I - participants engaged in meaningful conversations about policy, public service, and civic leadership.

Through meetings with legislators and meaningful peer dialogue, participants brought months of learning, reflection, and shared experiences into discussions centered on the future of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

The cohort also gained valuable insight on bipartisan governance, public service, and economic development throughout the Commonwealth from speakers Speaker of the House Rep. Joanna McClinton, Republican Whip PA State Rep. Tim O'Neal, LP ###III, and Morgan Boyd, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

By visiting the Pennsylvania Capitol, LP XLII can now further reflect on how they can continue driving impact, strengthening communities, and leading with purpose long after their graduation in June.

Interested in embarking on your own community leadership journey? Leadership Pittsburgh applications are due the first Friday in June! Apply today: https://loom.ly/IsVOCoA

Photo credit: Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

05/08/2026

The Community Leadership Course for Veterans (CLCV) XIII cohort began its program year with a Welcome Reception at K&L Gates. Welcomed by Board, staff, and CLCV™ Alumni, our newest cohort of current and former military service members will spend the next few months broadening their understanding of the region and making connections to help put their military leadership to work in service to Southwestern Pennsylvania.

We’re grateful to our speakers for their insights and framing of the CLCV™ experience:

-Devon Diaz, CLCV XII - Army Artificial Intelligence Center (AI2C)
-Keera Dwulit, CLCV XII - Avonworth School District
-Thomas Ryan, LP ###VIII - K&L Gates LLP and LPInc. Board Member
- Kirsten Rydstrom, LP XXI – PNC and LPInc. Board Chair

A special thank you to K&L Gates LLP for hosting the reception in their conference center with amazing views of the city.

05/07/2026