Project Purpose

• Researching and documenting unique Pittsburgh venues with an emphasis on those of interest to young professional adults. Click here to view a PDF document of this year's project.

Project Teams

• Business, Industry & Commerce Team
  Team Advisor: Natalie Smetanka, Citizens Bank
  
  Objective: Identify and interview professionals in regional corporations and companies.
  
  Team Members: Dorsey Dick, Chris Gillenberger*, Wing Yan Sang, Kevin So, Aneesh Vijayakar, Fan Zhang, Cecil Haynes

• Editorial Team
  Team Advisor: Melissa Price, CCWD/Duquesne University
  
  Objective: Oversee the teams to keep them on task and compile the information gathered into a project booklet.
  
  Team Members: Christie Berger*, Bill Koch

• Education Team
  Team Advisor: Darnell Moses, Allegheny County Economic Department
  
  Objective: Research regional educational institutions for opportunities to further education and careers.
  
  Team Members: Dan Chorba, Toks Desalu, Shari Hileman*, Clarissa Mirkovich, Adam Sharrow, Emily Bird, Joseph Manu

• Performing Arts (Cultural & Visual) Team
  Team Advisors: Liz Dennis & Brandy Thomas, Mellon Financial
  
  Objective: Explore cultural arts venues offered throughout the region.
  
  Team Members: Greg Gerson, Josephine Hollis, Justin Hunt, Dan Janiak*, Tamara Mosley, Michelle Oliver, Amita Pimple

• Social Team
  Team Advisor: Jennifer Lundy, Keys2Work
  
  Objective: Research regional entertainment venues for young adults to socialize.
  
  Team Members: Jeremy Astor*, Mary Bui, Patrick Conway, Christopher Gleason, James Lukas, Vijay Nair, James P. White

• Sports & Recreation Team
  Team Advisor: Audrey Bode, Regional Internship Center
  
  Objective: Explore regional clubs and organizations in the region that promote athletic recreation.
  
  Team Members: Ron Busse, Derik Gaworski, Elizabeth Graham*, Jessica Heuer, Corey Spuhler, James Trenk, Bill Wolfe
  

*Designates Team Leader