Danielle has worked to serve the Pittsburgh environmental community for over 15 years. She has served as Tree Pittsburgh’s Executive Director for 10 years where she has led the organization through significant growth. Prior to joining Tree Pitt

From Karate to Robots: A Mighty Woman in Human-Computer Interaction

May 5th, 2018 14m 24s

Jodi Forlizzi is the Geschke Director of the Human Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. She is an interaction designer and researcher by training. Her research ranges from understanding the limits of human

Gaining Confidence: A Mighty Woman in Computer Programming

Apr 30th, 2018 22m 1s

Naomi Anderson has been working as a software developer for 19 years. Over the course of her career she has worked for the likes of Motorola, General Dynamics, and the Software Engineering Institute. Her current position is unable to be discl

Moment to Moment: A Mighty Woman in Critical Care Medicine

Apr 14th, 2018 25m 6s

Today, nearly 51% of medical students are female. But when Dr. Ann Thompson graduated medical school, the proportion of women graduates was only 10%. Dr. Thompson went on to become a pioneer in the field of pediatric critical care medicine. Her

Elevator Inspiration: A Mighty Woman in Educational Leadership

Mar 16th, 2018 23m 19s

Dr. Kathy Humphrey serves as the University of Pittsburgh’s Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. She oversees the University’s internal and external relations, focusing on facilitating business engagemen

Each Building Tells a Story: A Mighty Woman in Set Design

Mar 11th, 2018 34m 21s

Kate Dougherty is an award-winning Set Designer whose work on the critically-acclaimed series "House of Cards" was the recipient of a 2016 Art Director's Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design, under the guidance of Production Designer

Beyond Spots & Dots: A Mighty Woman in Advertising

Mar 8th, 2018 28m 30s

Melanie Querry dreamed of owning a business since she was just a kid. After pursuing a degree in advertising at Penn State, she spent 12 years working in broadcast television and cable television sales before starting her own company in 2006. T

Brewing in Pink Boots: A Mighty Woman in the Beer Industry

Mar 5th, 2018 31m 40s

Meg Evans is the first female professional beer brewer in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, and remains one of only 3 in the region. She is currently the Head Brewer at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in Homestead, Pennsylvania. A native of Ja

Integrity, Transparency, & Compassion: A Mighty Woman in Women's Health

Mar 2nd, 2018 30m 43s

BJ Leber is the President and CEO of Adagio Health, Inc. Adagio Health provides a multitude of healthcare services to women and families in Western Pennsylvania, including gynecological care, family planning services, STI testing, preventative

Jameson's Army: A Special Episode Celebrating American Heart Month

Feb 28th, 2018 34m 10s

Danielle McKain is the founder and president of Jameson's Army, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for children and families affected by congenital heart disease. Danielle was inspired to create Jameson's Army

Unveiling the Scars: A Mighty Woman Empowering Survivors

Feb 23rd, 2018 55m 25s

In 2011, Hanifa Nakiryowa survived an acid attack orchestrated by her ex-husband that left her with significant facial scarring and the loss of vision in one eye. She has since revolutionized the way the country of Uganda views acid attacks and

Backyard Banter: A Mighty Woman in Radio

Feb 12th, 2018 17m 21s

At only 23 years old, Jade landed one of the most challenging and coveted positions in the radio industry: co-host of a morning show. Jade is featured on Pittsburgh's Y108 Broadway's Backyard, which airs weekdays from 5am to 10am. Jade is a 201

Silence Kills: A Mighty Woman in Healthcare Reform

Feb 11th, 2018 28m 21s

Karen serves as the President and CEO of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, where she is credited for shaping the organization into a national voice for patient safety and healthcare quality over a period of 25 years. Karen frequently presents o

Back to Sleep: A Mighty Woman in Nonprofit Management

Feb 10th, 2018 29m 57s

In the 1980s, Judy left a career in real estate to work in the non-profit industry. She is the found and executive director of Cribs for Kids, a national organization with more than 900 partners providing education and safe sleeping environment

Be a Continual Learner: A Mighty Woman in Research Administration

Feb 7th, 2018 20m 7s

Christine McClure describes herself as a "life-long learner," and encourages others to do the same. After becoming a mother at age 20, McClure went on to complete two master's degrees and an Ed.D., all while expertly balancing a career in grant

I'm Not Going Anywhere: A Mighty Woman in Law Enforcement

Feb 4th, 2018 25m 42s

In 1975, when the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police first opened to women, Maurita Bryant answered the call. More than 40 years later, Bryant looks back on a successful career in law enforcement, culminating in an appointment as Assistant Chief of In

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