An optimistic belief

We love our region — we know its history, we believe in its promise, and we want to be part of forging its new future. To us, this isn’t a job. It’s a mission. We’re building an interdisciplinary team driven to test new methods that achieve smashing results. Say hello. 👋🏽


Leadership

Doug Heuck with an owl on his shoulder

Doug Heuck,
Founder, CEO

Laura

Laura Kisailus,
COO

Caroline Fisher,
Head of Storytelling


Contributors

Tracy

Tracy Certo,
The New Americans

Linda

Linda Topoleski, Partnerships


Scott

Scott Fox,
Visual Design

Gauri

Gauri Kapoor,
Brand Activation



Our culture

We believe we have a rare and historic opportunity to build on the latent strengths of the Pittsburgh region and catalyze a movement to create the best place to live in the world. To give ourselves the best chance at success, we need to build the best place to work in the world. Here’s how we’ll do it.

EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

We’ll curate a team of the best individuals to have fun creating positive solutions together.

OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT

We’ll provide an optimal environment in which to dream, think, collaborate, and create.

LASTING IMPACT

We’ll pursue audacious goals and achieve outsized outcomes with optimism, confidence, and tenacity.


Board of directors

Black and white photo of Bill wearing a suite

Bill Schenck,
Chair

Black and white photo of Bill wearing a suite

Bill Flanagan,
Member

Black and white photo of Feyisola wearing a lacy top

Feyisola Akintola,
Member

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Patrick Rice,
Secretary