Meet Our Board of Directors

The Pittsburgh Young Professionals is governed by a board of directors comprised of volunteer members. The board sets the yearly budgets, ensures that committee’s objectives are completed, and strategically drives the mission of the organization. This highly coveted leadership position requires impressive professional achievements, community involvement, attendance at monthly board meetings and PYP events, and the responsibility to advise PYP Committee Chairs. As a developing young professional, serving on a non-profit board such as PYP is an integral step for many previous and current board members, to establish themselves as a community leader. Interested in becoming a board member?

Become a Board Member
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Patricia Leftwich

Past President
Software Project Manager & Implementation Consultant 
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Nathalie Hassoun

Recording Secretary
Associate Attorney at Papernick & Gefsky, LLC
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Sean Trant

Technology
Workforce Metrics and Analytics at BNY Mellon
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Alexander Lehman

President
Associate
Donahue Real Estate Advisors
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Mitchell Jenkins

Membership & Community Outreach
Financial Representative at Lifetime Financial Growth
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Ale Trilivas

Marketing
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Reagan Mickey

Vice President
Relationship Manager
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James Sipes

Professional Development
Info-Tech Research Group
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Shannon Laubach

Treasurer
Agent at New York Life Insurance Company & NYLife Securities
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Wendy Parkulo

Social Events
Manager of Group Sales and Community Initiatives at Pittsburgh Opera

Join A Committee Today

Build practical skills while helping PYP be the best it can be!

Join A Commiteee

PYP Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee helps PYP members connect with the local business community and further develop professional skill sets needed for their future. The committee plans a variety of events including Speed Networking, Professional and Personal Development Workshops, Speaker Series and Career Connections. For more information on committee meeting times and locations, please contact the PYP Professional Development Committee Chair.

Email: prodev@pyp.org

PYP Social Committee

The Social Events Committee is responsible for planning and hosting non-professional development events on the PYP calendar. These events include Happy Hours and Dinner Clubs, among other events throughout the year.

Email: social@pyp.org

PYP Marketing Committee

Help spread the word about PYP! The Public Relations Committee promotes PYP through traditional and social media. Its members also help maintain the website and send PYP’s regular newsletters and member correspondence, which include information on upcoming events. For more information on committee meeting times and locations, please contact the PYP marketing board advisor. Key skills include email marketing, public speaking, and copywriting.

Email: pr@pyp.org

PYP Community Outreach Committee

The PYP Community Outreach Committee is dedicated to introducing the membership to the interesting and exciting areas of Pittsburgh.  By experiencing the local neighborhoods, members will learn about local businesses and organizations that strive to make Pittsburgh the greatest city possible.  For more information on committee meeting times and locations, please contact the PYP Community Outreach Committee Chair.

Email: outreach@pyp.org

Membership: Recruitment

The Membership Committee is specifically responsible for recruiting new members at non-member PYP events, attending other events throughout the Pittsburgh area with the PYP target demographic to entice new membership and communications strategies to the PYP sending lists that are non-members. Their main goal is to help PYP reach its membership goals year over year.

Email: info@pyp.org