Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. began this year’s emerging leaders program, Leadership Development Initiative XXXII, with a Welcome Reception hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. From September through June, LDI XXXII will learn new skills, expand their network, and intentionally engage with our community. Thank you to the Penguins for a private tour of the arena and to the speakers who shared their insights: ? Kevin Acklin – Pittsburgh Penguins ? Pete Mendes, LP XXIV – Mendes Consulting LLC and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Board Chair ? Neil Martin, LDI XXXI - Center of Life ? Kara Morse, LDI XXXI – Allegheny Health Network At the Opening Retreat, LDI XXXII met their host, Manchester Citizens Corporation, to begin their Community Impact Project work. Thank you to Albert Ciuksza - LDI XV, Solutions 21 and Cyrus Erickson, ACC, CPC - Avid Learner, Inc. and who dove into new tool and skills that the cohort can now put into practice. Congratulations to LDI XXXII for embarking on your community leadership journey! #LeadershipPittsburgh?#LPInc?#CommunityLeadership

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) kicked off the program year with Leadership Pittsburgh XLI’s Welcome Reception hosted at The Andy Warhol Museum. From September through June, LP XLI will utilize Southwestern PA as their classroom to explore impactful topics and foster deeper connections with our community. Thank you to all speakers for their thoughtful remarks: ? Dr. Steven Knapp - President & CEO, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh ? Pete Mendes, LP XXIV – Mendes Consulting LLC and LPInc. Board Chair ? Ross Chapman, LP XL - Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy ? Melissa Wade, LP XL - Aurora The following week, LP XLI ventured to Fayette County for their two-day Opening Retreat to learn and level-set as a cohort before beginning their monthly sessions. Thank you to Stephanie Masters - Nonprofit SideKick for facilitating at the Retreat. Welcome, LP XLI! #LeadershipPittsburgh?#LPInc?#CommunityLeadership

Now announcing the latest Leadership Development Initiative Cohort, LDI XXXII! View the class list at?https://loom.ly/MCdW9v8. The LDI XXXII Cohort comprises forty-nine high-potential, emerging leaders from across our region committed to enhancing their leadership capacities and deepening their civic engagement. #LeadershipPittsburgh?#LPInc?#CommunityLeadership

Please join Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) in welcoming our newest alumni, Community Leadership Course for Veterans XI! Thank you to City Theatre for hosting the commencement ceremony and celebration for this extraordinary group of civic leaders. We extend appreciation to Board Members, referrers, sponsors, alums, and guests who attended to support CLCV XI. Graduates gathered prior to the ceremony to reaffirm their newly established network and reflect on their program experience. CLCV XI and attendees heard remarks from the following speakers: ? Pete Mendes, LP XXIV – Mendes Consulting LLC and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Board Chair ? Col. Shawn Wray, CLCV I, YALP IV – 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard and Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University ? Byron Black, CLCV XI – Chestnut Farm and Peer-Nominated CLCV XI Commencement Speaker “It is up to each of us to follow our hearts and help where and how we can…Your example that you set will inspire others.” - Byron Black, CLCV XI LPInc. is proud to cultivate community leadership amongst current and former military service members in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Congratulations, CLCV XI! ?? #VeteransInLeadership?#LPInc.?#LeadershipPittsburgh

Now announcing the latest Leadership Pittsburgh Cohort, LP XLI!?https://loom.ly/7LU7GR8 From now until June 2025, these 65 executive-level leaders will work to enhance their community leadership capacity through the examination of critical community issues and challenges. Monthly sessions provide participants with the exposure, experiences, and connections that prepare them to tackle the challenges of leadership in our region. #LeadershipPittsburgh?#LPInc?#CommunityLeadership

CLCV XI is investing in the community and making an impact! ?? This program year, the cohort created initiatives that championed the work of mission-driven organizations in the region. Groups within the cohort completed projects in support of Greater Pittsburgh Digital Inclusion Alliance (GPDIA), HEARTH - North Hills Affordable Housing, and Hello Neighbor. Thank you to our host organizations and program participants for this meaningful collaboration! Interested in learning more?Visit?https://loom.ly/D6IDDdE?to see recent news coverage of a 2024 CLCV XI project. #VeteransInLeadership?#CommunityLeadership?#LPInc?#LeadershipPittsburgh?#PittsburghNonprofit

Community Leadership Course for Veterans? is making a difference in the region! The cohort recently shared their leadership skills with HEARTH - North Hills Affordable Housing to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing supportive services to families who are victims of domestic violence. ? Thank you to KDKA-TV and Meghan Schiller for shining a light on the community engagement of CLCV?. Thank you to Jennifer Beer, LDI XVII, YALP IV - Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Nathan Pigza, CLCV XI, and Christy Pietryga, LDI XXVI - HEARTH - North Hills Affordable Housing for speaking on the impact of this work. ? To learn more about the CLCV? program and application process, visit https://lnkd.in/gZwZxAaM.? ? #VeteransInLeadership #LeadershipPittsburgh #LPInc #CommunityLeadership https://lnkd.in/g8rEvuXu

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) congratulates this year’s?Pittsburgh Magazine?and?PUMP?40 under 40 honorees! We champion their impactful leadership and passion that creates positive change in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We're proud to highlight our LPInc. Alumni that were selected to be a part of the 2024 class: ?? Dwight Boddorf, CLCV II –?Tarentum Borough ?? Jackson Elizondo, CFP?, LDI XXX –?Confluence Financial Partners ?? Shinora Grayson Johnson, LDI XVIII –?Center that Cares Check out the full 40 under 40 list at?https://loom.ly/Zlxbbc4. #40Under40Pittsburgh?#LeadershipPittsburgh?#LPInc

This week, CLCV XI got the opportunity to learn more about the Leadership OnBoard (LOB) program. Our LOB program allows for selected participants to serve a one year guest placement on a nonprofit board. Thank you to Michael Makrucki, MPIA, PMP, CLCV X - Highmark Inc. for joining the cohort to share more about his LOB experience with Sojourner House, Inc. CLCV XI participants had the pleasure of meeting representatives from this year's LOB host organizations: - Cancer Bridges - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank - Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard? Thank you to Lisa Scales, LP XXVII and Charla Irwin-Buncher, LP XL of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for kindly hosting this session and providing a tour for the group.? ? #NonprofitLeadership #LeadershipPittsburgh #LPInc #CommunityLeadership

CLCV XI recently learned about the dynamic, regional nonprofit landscape. Thank you to Phil Koch, LP XXXIV, YALP V - The Pittsburgh Foundation for leading a discussion on community needs, nonprofits, and philanthropy. Thank you to Pete Mendes, LP XXIV - Mendes Consulting, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Board Chair and LaShawnda A. Thomas, Mendes Consulting, LP XXXII for sharing your expertise on nonprofit leadership. We appreciate The Pittsburgh Foundation for generously hosting for the session! #NonprofitLeadership?#LeadershipPittsburgh?#LPInc?#CommunityLeadership