"Pittsburgh built me. Growing up in the city, I attended public schools. I think back to my time in high school and where I was ... I realize the person I have become; the growth I was able to achieve in Pittsburgh is amazing."
"Every family in our area should feel valued, loved and supported, and to help that, I think that you can start with the littlest. You can start with the babies."
"I have always really enjoyed serving constituents, serving the community through helping people navigate local government. I have seen the difference that it makes when someone is able to, when we work together to remove barriers."
"Part of the reason I came to Pittsburgh the first time and returned a second time was that having mentorship and support were key for me to come here and stay here."
“Your hometown McDonald’s means something special. I’m proud of my restaurants because I can be engaged with my employees, my customers and also my community — they’re all one in the same.”
“My goal is to be a positive role model to [the students I work with] and to allow them to see that people who do important work do have time to support them.”
“Ensuring that our community’s unique needs are met is very important to me. I always make sure that I get in the room, I have a voice and I leave the door open for others as well.”
“HR shepherds someone through the recruiting process … You get to validate someone’s skills and talent — all of the things they’ve ever worked for. To be part of those conversations, those moments are [magical].”
“It’s important to slow down and see if what you’re putting your energies toward is helping others, the community and the planet because we’re only here for so long.”
