Duolingo is the world’s most popular way to learn a language. Our mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. We've pledged $1 million a year to ensure greater access to quality early childhood education and care and strengthen Pittsburgh’s early care and education system through Early Learners First. With this new program, we plan to invest in local childcare programs to help them motivate and retain staff and adopt sustainable business practices. By helping childcare programs cover these operational costs, we will hopefully increase the availability of high-quality early education for our youngest learners in Pittsburgh.Founding Co-Lead, Duolingo B.L.A.C. (Belonging, Leadership, Awareness, Culture) Employee Resource GroupSmall Group Leader + Mentor, Women @ Duolingo Employee Resource GroupMember of People Leadership Team

Appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro

(Appointed by Mayor Ed Gainey)The mission of the District is to support and finance regional assets in the areas of libraries, parks and recreation, cultural, sports and civic facilities and programs. In addition to providing grants from half of the proceeds of the Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax, the District works with citizen boards and government officials monitoring the assets for effective operation and development.https://www.radworkshere.org/

The mission of ACT3 Consulting Partners, LLC is to provide our highest quality of service, creative approaches to problem solving and capacity building, and transformational experiences at the intersection of arts and culture, community, and technology.

Lola's Child Music is a boutique music company owned and operated by singer, songwriter and music producer, Kendra Ross.

Professional background vocalist (Talib Kweli, Tamar Kali, Omar - UK Soul Artist, Abby Dobson, Lisa Simone, Leon and the Peoples, Rachid, and others), bandleader/vocalist (Blue Note Jazz, BB Kings, Arena Theatre, Joe’s Pub, etc.), performance artist (https://www.lorihepner.com/intersection-ology), and musical theater performer (Smoke Joe’s Cafe National Tour) on stages from Los Angeles to London to Durban, South Africa.

Chief is designed for women in the C-Suite, senior executives, and accomplished VPs to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.

I was thrilled to continue my 14-year journey at the Recording Academy as an elected Governor of the Philadelphia Chapter Board. I joined a diverse group of leaders in serving and advocating for our greater music community. To learn more about becoming a member, visit RecordingAcademy.com/Join #IAmTheAcademy

Primary appointment in the Sports, Arts and Entertainment department in the Rowland School of Business, but affiliated faculty in Literary Arts and Social Justice Studies and the Department of Community Engagement. Served as Adjunct Instructor in SAEM 2018-2019

I played a key role in the development of the company’s Global digital supply chain, led the development of the system and business processes which link the physical and digital supply chains to the organization’s accounting and financial reporting infrastructure, and developed and nurtured the talents of other professionals towards building successful careers in the recorded music business.Previous positions held:Associate Director, Production Logistics (2011-2013)Senior Manager, Production Logistics (2007-2011)Manager, Production Logistics (2004-2007)Repertoire Specialist, Business Process Management (July-October 2004)Administrative Assistant, Repertoire Management & e-Commerce Operations (2002-2004)