Author: Photos by Becky Thurner Braddock
Fetterman has carved out her own identity as half of a political power couple. But you’re more likely to find her on the ground — and on the move — than at a formal event.
The region’s restaurants and bars are doing all they can to survive a pandemic that has meant immeasurable sacrifice — and precious little government support in return.
As the leader of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Scales has mobilized the organization to feed the vulnerable members of our community amid a pandemic that threatens their survival.
Rosatti is director of clinical outcomes management, patient safety, infection control, regulatory and accreditation for Excela Health.
Zangerle is chief nursing officer of Allegheny Health Network.
Bitz is a unit director at UPMC East.
Lewis is the clinical director for nurse anesthesia at UPMC Passavant.
Patterson is a progressive care unit registered nurse at Excela Health Frick Hospital.
Elliott is CEO of Gwen’s Girls, the organization her mother founded in 2002.
Zoucha is professor and chair of Advanced Role and Ph.D. programs at Duquesne University’s School of Nursing.
Al-Zaiti is associate professor and director of interprofessional education, Department of Acute and Tertiary Care in Pitt’s School of Nursing.
“I’m proud to be still standing and still persisting. I’m blessed to be in spaces where I can impact change.”
“The fun part for me is to build the processes and work directly with the leaders."
“I want everyone to feel like they belong and add value.”
“The vibrancy of the community is really showing."
“The secret sauce of Pittsburgh is that people here default to yes instead of no."
“Companies that have more diversity have higher revenues.”
“I want to get Pittsburgh to recognize the talent it already has.”
“The smallest, Black and brown providers are often the least funded and the most needed."
“It’s a slow and meditative process. Baking really is love."
“It’s a calling. I’m in love with serving students.”
“Something in the human spirit needs art and creativity.”
“You can’t make decisions about what’s best for people without them at the table.”
“Always tell them at an early age that new ideas and innovation will be important."
