Kenny has been the ‘Mayor’ of Schenley Plaza for more than 10 years. You will also see him in Mellon Square and volunteering with other Parks Conservancy projects. He takes…

Jen grew up near the edge of Frick Park, and continues to explore Pittsburgh’s urban forest. As the Assistant Director of Education, Jen’s helped connect more than 1,000 school children…

As a child, Brandon had a strong connection with the natural world, and could often be found outside studying frogs and insects in the woods around his parents’ New Hampshire…

Catherine Qureshi has been with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy since 2014. She has served in a variety of roles including: Director of Administration and Finance, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief…

In October 2022, Hersh Merenstein joined the Parks Conservancy as Senior Manager of Institutional Giving, a role in which he helps to craft funding proposals and grant applications and develops…

Brandon was first introduced to the Parks Conservancy as a college intern with the Horticulture and Forestry team. He spent that fun-filled summer removing invasive plants, tending to public gardens,…

Originally from Johnstown, PA, Zak grew up frequenting parks and playgrounds as often as he could. Still a kid at heart, he was thrilled to join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy…

Soil has always been an important part of Lydia’s life. When she was five years old, her grandparents emigrated from Ukraine to live with her family in Pittsburgh. They transformed…

With many years spent working in Hospitality, I enjoy the ever-changing atmosphere that comes with events and getting to experience new projects each week. It’s a great way to learn…