20 Sep 2021
On the seventh episode of Welcome, Neighbor, we learn about the difference between diversity-and-inclusion statement and doing the work to back up the statement. Angelica Perez-Johnston is leading socially-just and racially-equitable work at CCAC as their Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
- 2 participants
- 27 minutes
17 Sep 2021
Tune in for a special #WelcomingWeek2021 announcement from the Welcoming Pittsburgh team and Mayor Peduto!
- 4 participants
- 28 minutes
17 Sep 2021
On the sixth episode of Welcome, Neighbor, we learn about Andres Franco. From ethnomusicologists to composers, Andres hails from a very musical family. Andres is originally from Colombia, and came to Pittsburgh to work with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He is now the Executive Director of City of Asylum.
- 2 participants
- 36 minutes
15 Sep 2021
On the fifth episode of Welcome, Neighbor, you can hear Ivonne Smith-Tapia's story. Her experience has been instrumental to her success as the new Director of Refugee & Immigrant Services at Jewish Family & Community Services.
- 2 participants
- 25 minutes
14 Sep 2021
On the fourth episode of Welcome, Neighbor, learn about Jewish Family & Community Services and their former Refugee & Immigrant Services Director Leslie Aizenman.
- 2 participants
- 26 minutes
10 Sep 2021
The second episode of our Pittsburgh/Welcoming Pittsburgh Welcome, Neighbor series is a conversation with Brent Rondon. He is the Senior Management Consultant for International Trade at the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center. Brent is an invaluable connector to resources for many small businesses in the Pittsburgh region.
- 2 participants
- 26 minutes
10 Sep 2021
On the third episode of Welcome, Neighbor, we learn about Ebtehal Badawi. In the 6th grade, she wrote a note to herself, which she still has to this day, that says "I want to go to art school." Today, Ebtehal is a local Pittsburgh artist whose work is rooted in social justice. Listen to Ebtehal's incredible journey!
- 2 participants
- 29 minutes
10 Sep 2021
The first episode of our Pittsburgh/Welcoming Pittsburgh Welcome, Neighbor series is a conversation with the Lawals. They are local-business owners in Squirrel Hill! Watch and listen to them talk about their journey to entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh.
- 3 participants
- 23 minutes