Talented Pittsburghers Honored At 40 Under 40 Awards
Posted: 12:00 am EST November 7, 2009Updated: 1:23 am EST November 7, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- PUMP and Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40 Awards recognized 40 talented Pittsburghers under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the city.“Each year, it is exciting to read the nominations and realize the impact that the nominees have on our community,” said Erin Molchany, executive director of PUMP. “Honoring young people for their personal and professional contributions to improving our region is something we at PUMP look forward to every year.”
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The event Friday began with an award ceremony. The 40 honorees, including Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, were selected from a pool of nearly 300 candidates.A reception followed the ceremony, where a DJ hit the turntables and honorees mingled. I spoke with some of them -- many of whom said they were proud to be chosen."It was really surprising. I don't think there have been that many artist candidates who have won. I'm really honored to be with all these amazing people who change the community. It's really exciting," said honoree and artist Cara Erskine."I've seen it occur for the last 10 years and looked at the quality of individuals honored, so to be among that list is humbling," said newly elected City Council member Robert Daniel Lavelle.I asked Lavelle how he felt when he learned he was elected to council. "I'm really excited about the opportunity that exists," Lavelle said.The 40 Under 40 winners were chosen based on their passion, commitment, visibility, diversity and overall impact on the region."The judges were challenged this year with scrutinizing a record-breaking number of nominations," said Betsy Benson, publisher of Pittsburgh Magazine. "The 40 people who rose to the top are community leaders noted for their intelligence, caring and drive.”
Honoree ListKhalif Ali- Community Organizer, Operation Better BlockRegina Anderson- Director of the Regional Internship Center, Coro PittsburghArmen Arevian, Ph.D.- MD/PhD Student, University of Pittsburgh; Founder, Open Science InitiativeDanielle Bacco- Owner/Practicing Attorney, Bacco Law, LLCErin Baker- College Recruiter, PNC Financial ServicesKelly A. Barcic- Executive Director, Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland SecurityCharlie Batch- Quarterback, Pittsburgh SteelersMary C. Burke, Ph. D.- Director of Doctoral Program in Psychology, Carlow University; Executive Founding Director, End Human TraffickingCarlos Carter- VP and Senior Portfolio Manager, Fifth Third BankRobert Chambers, III- Business Development, Massaro CorporationDana Davis- Founder/President, The Open DoorJennifer DeFazio- Founder, Stacking the Odds; Shareholder Relations Coordinator, First National BankVictor Dozzi- Partner, Crawford EllenbogenMatthew Erb- Director, Urban Forestry for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban ForestCara Erskine- ArtistHeather Starr Fiedler, Ph.D. - Professor, Point Park University; Founder, www.Pittsburghmom.comRachel Filippini- Executive Director, Group Against Smog and PollutionMarissa Gallagher- Special Education Teacher, Manchester Academic Charter SchoolDennis Geary- Founder/President, Focus Pittsburgh Consulting Group; CEO, Pittsburgh Business CenterDeborah Gilboa, M.D.- Family Medicine Doctor, The Squirrel Hill Health Center; Assistant Professor, University of PittsburghTyra Good- Director of Education, Youth Places; Founder/CEO, Good Knowledge ConnectionsBob Grayson- Founder, Cancer Corner; Manager, Pittsburgh Business Center; Manager, Focus Pittsburgh Consulting GroupJustin Gunther- Curator of Buildings and Collections, Fallingwater/Western Pennsylvania ConservancyDaisy Klaber- Founder/Director, Household Harmony; Manager of Communications, The Simplex Group, Inc.Robert Daniel Lavelle- Chief of Staff, State Rep. Jake WheatleyFelix Brandon Lloyd- CEO/Founder, Skill-Life, Inc.Allyson Lowe, Ph.D. - Chair, Department of Political Science, Carlow University; Assistant Professor of Political Science, Carlow UniversityMayada Mansour- Program Director, A+ SchoolsSylvia McCoy- Founder, Burgh Bits and Bites Food TourPiyush Seth- Shareholder/Immigration Attorney, Tucker Arensberg, P.C.Jason Ross- Senior Vice President, Allegheny Valley Bank of PittsburghNatalia Rudiak- Consultant, Civic Capital Consulting Collaborative; Democratic Nominee, Pittsburgh City Council District 4Luke Skurman- Founder/CEO, College ProwlerJanera Solomon- Executive Director, Kelly-Strayhorn TheaterMelissa Swauger, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor of Sociology, Indiana University of PennsylvaniaSteven M. Toprani- District Attorney, Washington CountyKristy Trautmann- Program Officer, FISA FoundationStephanie P. Walker- Vice President and Director of Talent Acquisition Programs, The Bank of New York MellonRobert Wilson- Financial Advisor, Blazer Capital ManagementBarrett Ivory Woods, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon, UPMC
Watch Video The event Friday began with an award ceremony. The 40 honorees, including Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, were selected from a pool of nearly 300 candidates.A reception followed the ceremony, where a DJ hit the turntables and honorees mingled. I spoke with some of them -- many of whom said they were proud to be chosen."It was really surprising. I don't think there have been that many artist candidates who have won. I'm really honored to be with all these amazing people who change the community. It's really exciting," said honoree and artist Cara Erskine."I've seen it occur for the last 10 years and looked at the quality of individuals honored, so to be among that list is humbling," said newly elected City Council member Robert Daniel Lavelle.I asked Lavelle how he felt when he learned he was elected to council. "I'm really excited about the opportunity that exists," Lavelle said.The 40 Under 40 winners were chosen based on their passion, commitment, visibility, diversity and overall impact on the region."The judges were challenged this year with scrutinizing a record-breaking number of nominations," said Betsy Benson, publisher of Pittsburgh Magazine. "The 40 people who rose to the top are community leaders noted for their intelligence, caring and drive.”
Honoree ListKhalif Ali- Community Organizer, Operation Better BlockRegina Anderson- Director of the Regional Internship Center, Coro PittsburghArmen Arevian, Ph.D.- MD/PhD Student, University of Pittsburgh; Founder, Open Science InitiativeDanielle Bacco- Owner/Practicing Attorney, Bacco Law, LLCErin Baker- College Recruiter, PNC Financial ServicesKelly A. Barcic- Executive Director, Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland SecurityCharlie Batch- Quarterback, Pittsburgh SteelersMary C. Burke, Ph. D.- Director of Doctoral Program in Psychology, Carlow University; Executive Founding Director, End Human TraffickingCarlos Carter- VP and Senior Portfolio Manager, Fifth Third BankRobert Chambers, III- Business Development, Massaro CorporationDana Davis- Founder/President, The Open DoorJennifer DeFazio- Founder, Stacking the Odds; Shareholder Relations Coordinator, First National BankVictor Dozzi- Partner, Crawford EllenbogenMatthew Erb- Director, Urban Forestry for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban ForestCara Erskine- ArtistHeather Starr Fiedler, Ph.D. - Professor, Point Park University; Founder, www.Pittsburghmom.comRachel Filippini- Executive Director, Group Against Smog and PollutionMarissa Gallagher- Special Education Teacher, Manchester Academic Charter SchoolDennis Geary- Founder/President, Focus Pittsburgh Consulting Group; CEO, Pittsburgh Business CenterDeborah Gilboa, M.D.- Family Medicine Doctor, The Squirrel Hill Health Center; Assistant Professor, University of PittsburghTyra Good- Director of Education, Youth Places; Founder/CEO, Good Knowledge ConnectionsBob Grayson- Founder, Cancer Corner; Manager, Pittsburgh Business Center; Manager, Focus Pittsburgh Consulting GroupJustin Gunther- Curator of Buildings and Collections, Fallingwater/Western Pennsylvania ConservancyDaisy Klaber- Founder/Director, Household Harmony; Manager of Communications, The Simplex Group, Inc.Robert Daniel Lavelle- Chief of Staff, State Rep. Jake WheatleyFelix Brandon Lloyd- CEO/Founder, Skill-Life, Inc.Allyson Lowe, Ph.D. - Chair, Department of Political Science, Carlow University; Assistant Professor of Political Science, Carlow UniversityMayada Mansour- Program Director, A+ SchoolsSylvia McCoy- Founder, Burgh Bits and Bites Food TourPiyush Seth- Shareholder/Immigration Attorney, Tucker Arensberg, P.C.Jason Ross- Senior Vice President, Allegheny Valley Bank of PittsburghNatalia Rudiak- Consultant, Civic Capital Consulting Collaborative; Democratic Nominee, Pittsburgh City Council District 4Luke Skurman- Founder/CEO, College ProwlerJanera Solomon- Executive Director, Kelly-Strayhorn TheaterMelissa Swauger, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor of Sociology, Indiana University of PennsylvaniaSteven M. Toprani- District Attorney, Washington CountyKristy Trautmann- Program Officer, FISA FoundationStephanie P. Walker- Vice President and Director of Talent Acquisition Programs, The Bank of New York MellonRobert Wilson- Financial Advisor, Blazer Capital ManagementBarrett Ivory Woods, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon, UPMC
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