Alyssa Cholodofsky joined 412 Food Rescue at a defining moment in the organization’s evolution. Well known, deeply trusted, and widely respected across the Pittsburgh region, 412 Food Rescue had built strong community credibility and demonstrated enormous potential—but it was ready for focused leadership to guide its next phase. She says, “as CEO, my work has centered on strengthening the organization so it can deliver on its mission with greater clarity and sustainability.”

For more than seven years, Carey Harris has led Literacy Pittsburgh with clarity, courage, and an unwavering belief in the power of adult education to transform lives and communities. As CEO of Literacy Pittsburgh, Carey oversees one of the region’s most impactful adult basic education organizations, serving learners across Allegheny and Beaver counties who are building skills—and futures—often after being overlooked by traditional systems. Literacy Pittsburgh provides a safe

For 19 years , Yasmin Nachum has been at the heart of the Israel Public Health Association (IPHA) , guiding the organization through growth, transformation, and times of national crisis. Her journey began unexpectedly—while working as an attorney representing IPHA in legal matters, Yasmin was offered a position as the CEO’s assistant shortly after deciding to leave her law firm. What began as a career shift quickly evolved into a lifelong calling. Over the years, Yasmin’s le

Twenty-five years ago, Diane Brown stood at a personal crossroads—one that would spark a movement to transform healing spaces across the...