"I really love Pittsburgh, and think there's so much value here, and I wanted to be a part of rethinking what the future of Pittsburgh would look like, and then actually working to make that a reality."
"Just one person can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. For me, I am energized by teaching. I am passionate about the field, and I think it is one of the most challenging and worthy professions there is."
"It took a long time for me to realize that this thing I always wanted to do is doable, but you need somebody to show you what the available pathways are."
"Recognizing that we can all bring something to the table is just very powerful and helps us all to actually fulfill a mission of making local journalism be something that's not stiff or intimidating, but something that people want to talk about."
"I hope to be known for: There was some purpose to be served and, on occasion, I met it. Sometimes, quite simply, I was able to be a hand in a dark room, and that is all."
