Teresa Plesniak (Leatherow) Email & Phone Number

Experienced Technical Program Manager adept at solving complex business challenges within dynamic, agile organizations. Self-starter with demonstrated experience in fostering cross-functional alignment to establish and execute streamlined processes for achieving operational excellence. A proactive manager who excels in ambiguous environments, possessing expertise in change management, business processes enhancement, vendor management, and technical implementations. Known for consistently… Show more Experienced Technical Program Manager adept at solving complex business challenges within dynamic, agile organizations. Self-starter with demonstrated experience in fostering cross-functional alignment to establish and execute streamlined processes for achieving operational excellence. A proactive manager who excels in ambiguous environments, possessing expertise in change management, business processes enhancement, vendor management, and technical implementations. Known for consistently delivering results through strategic planning, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to drive projects from conception to successful completion while optimizing resources and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Responsible for answering questions and serving as a resource regarding the undergraduate honors student experience at the University of Pittsburgh, explain the philosophy of the University of Pittsburgh Honors Program and associated benefits of participation and involvement, and represent the University Honors College at various programming events with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Mentor first-year undergraduate students pursuing studies in business or engineering to assist in their acclimation to the university life, hold and plan monthly meet-ups for mentees to ask questions and discuss their experience regarding their adjustment to college, and serve as a resource to students to recommend available majors, minors, certificates, courses, fellowships, and additional opportunities.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Produce published articles to disseminate scientific information to non-scientists and to edit articles written by colleagues prior to publishing onb Center's website, 10-15 hours weekly.

Carnegie Mellon University

https://traffic21.heinz.cmu.edu/

Greater Pittsburgh Area

At the Tepper School of Business, I am working with Dr. Alan Andrew Scheller-Wolf, the Richard M. Cyert Professor of Operations Management and Senior Associate Dean of Faculty and Research, on modeling operational obstacles within medical surplus resource organizations (MSROs). We are partnering with Global Links to produce academic research and organizational benefits. Global Links is a medical relief and development organization dedicated to supporting health improvement initiatives in… Show more At the Tepper School of Business, I am working with Dr. Alan Andrew Scheller-Wolf, the Richard M. Cyert Professor of Operations Management and Senior Associate Dean of Faculty and Research, on modeling operational obstacles within medical surplus resource organizations (MSROs). We are partnering with Global Links to produce academic research and organizational benefits. Global Links is a medical relief and development organization dedicated to supporting health improvement initiatives in resource-poor communities and promoting environmental stewardship in the US healthcare system. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Pittsburgh, Pa

At PITT OHIO Express, I developed professionally and personally in my role. I managed eight sustainability initiatives critical to the company's sustainability strategy, was able to work to complete the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), disclosing through the supply chain questionnaire, and direct the sustainability summer intern on two projects relating to the intersection of sustainability and policy, including the creation of a waste metrics matrix for PITT OHIO terminals.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Selected as 1 of 7 fellows to receive funding for proposed research with the goal of improving the local community in partnership with a community-based organization. For this research, Sustainable Pittsburgh served as the community partner to assist in benchmarking best practices for sustainability with the supply chain function of a business. Regular engagement with key community stakeholders on sustainability issues within businesses, including Green Building Alliance, the National Academy… Show more Selected as 1 of 7 fellows to receive funding for proposed research with the goal of improving the local community in partnership with a community-based organization. For this research, Sustainable Pittsburgh served as the community partner to assist in benchmarking best practices for sustainability with the supply chain function of a business. Regular engagement with key community stakeholders on sustainability issues within businesses, including Green Building Alliance, the National Academy of Science, and the National Academy of Engineering was a core component of this project's success. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pa

Selected as 1 of 40 fellows based on quality and uniqueness of research proposal, faculty adviser commitment, and ability to dedicate an entire summer term to research pursuits. Conducted in-depth literature review to better understand disciplines of operations, logistics, and how to achieve greater efficiency through sustainability integration. Facilitated informative interview with upper level managers and C-Suite executives in positions related to environment, health, and safety at Alcoa… Show more Selected as 1 of 40 fellows based on quality and uniqueness of research proposal, faculty adviser commitment, and ability to dedicate an entire summer term to research pursuits. Conducted in-depth literature review to better understand disciplines of operations, logistics, and how to achieve greater efficiency through sustainability integration. Facilitated informative interview with upper level managers and C-Suite executives in positions related to environment, health, and safety at Alcoa Inc., PPG Industries, and PITT OHIO Express to deepen understanding of each respective company's approach to sustainability. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pa

Selected as 1 of 20 fellows to engage in a semester-long research fellowship in the arts, humanities, and social sciences and matched with a Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business doctoral student to learn research approaches and methodologies to conduct literature reviews and a high-level analysis on sustainable supply chain management to prepare future research proposals.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems | Industrial And Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: University Honors College Research Fellow, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business.

Inspiring Change Through Social Innovation Course, Social Entrepreneurship

Ashoka, the world's largest networks of leading social entrepreneurs, and ascena Foundation came together to launch the six-week online.