2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Kayla Frattini (38)
“I want to help build a Pittsburgh where inclusion is less about creating separate opportunities and more about finding ways for people of all abilities to participate, belong and pursue the goals that matter to them.”
Kayla Frattini
Director, Brand Marketing, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
Five runners took turns pushing a wheelchair through the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon so a Casey’s Clubhouse athlete could fulfill their dream of becoming a marathoner; Kayla Frattini was among them, turning her vision of inclusion into action.
During 17 years with Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Frattini has risen from intern to director of brand marketing. She has guided the expansion of SmileyCookie.com through sales channels and national partnerships.
Just as important, Frattini founded the company’s Abilities Alliance, which celebrates people with disabilities and creates opportunities for participation and belonging. Frattini’s commitment extends beyond work through long-standing service with Casey’s Clubhouse and PHenomenal Hope.
Her career reflects what happens when someone keeps showing up, accepts unfamiliar challenges and learns along the way.
