Grow Pittsburgh would be nothing without the amazing group of individuals and organizations that support our work every year. Please peruse this section to learn more about our staff and board.
Our staff is hard-working and passionate about urban agriculture. We also have a lot of fun! If you are interested in contacting someone about a particular subject, please use the email addresses below. If you have general questions, please email us at info@growpittsburgh.org.
COVID-19 Notice | Grow Pittsburgh team members will be working on modified schedules between home and office. We have access to email and phone messages. There may be some delay in responding, so thank you for your patience.
Our Staff
Eva Barinas
Director of Farm Education
412-362-4769 Ext. 112
eva@growpittsburgh.org
Jasen Bernthisel
Community Garden Project Manager
412-362-4769
jasen@growpittsburgh.org
Victoria Bleiweiss
Development Coordinator
412-362-4769 Ext. 212
vee@growpittsburgh.org
Ian Bonnet
Garden Educator
412-362-4769 Ext. 217
ian@growpittsburgh.org
Adia Effiong
Director of School Garden Programs
412-362-4769 Ext. 216
adia@growpittsburgh.org
Silvan Goddin
Greenhouse and Farm Assistant Manager
silvan@growpittsburgh.org
Robert Grey
Farm Education and Outreach Coordinator
412-362-4769 Ext. 114
robert@growpittsburgh.org
Denele Hughson
Executive Director
412-362-4769 Ext. 204
denele@growpittsburgh.org
Redding Jackson
Garden Educator
412-362-4769 Ext. 222
redding@growpittsburgh.org
Alyssa Kail
Community Garden Network Manager
412-362-4769 Ext. 203
alyssa@growpittsburgh.org
Raynise Kelly
Garden Resource Center Manager
412-362-4769 Ext. 215
raynise@growpittsburgh.org
Nick Lubecki
Braddock Farms Manager
412-362-4769 Ext. 218
nick@growpittsburgh.org
Carla Lukehart
Learning Garden Project Manager
412-362-4769 Ext. 211
carla@growpittsburgh.org
Kathy Mahoney
Bookkeeper
412-362-4769
Claire Matway
Community Garden Coordinator
412-532-9257
claire@growpittsburgh.org
Hanna Mosca
Greenhouse & Farm Manager
412-545-3595
hanna@growpittsburgh.org
Jaagrit Randhawa
Communications Coordinator
412-362-4769 Ext. 207
jaagrit@growpittsburgh.org
Rayden Sorock
Director of Community Projects
412-362-4769 Ext. 113
rayden@growpittsburgh.org
Victoria Thurmond
Early Childhood Garden Educator
412-362-4769 Ext. 223
victoria@growpittsburgh.org
Ryan Walsh
Director of Development and Communications
412-362-4769 Ext. 219
ryan@growpittsburgh.org
Seasonal Staff
Kiah Bourdreau, Ash Chan, Tayler Clemm, Kaleb Hughson, Em Toal, Dalesha Warne
Our Board
Jennifer Bonfili, Treasurer
Grossman Yanak & Ford
Paulina Gatarz
University of Pittsburgh
Catalina Hoyos
Children’s Community Pediatrics
Simon Huntley
Harvie
Taray Kelly
University of Pittsburgh
Amy Malen
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Sarah Miley
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Gretchen Moore
Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
Jamie Moore, Vice Chair
Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
Alex Stanzione
Blackbaud
Sara Thompson, Secretary
Pashek Associates
Anne Marie Toccket, Chair
Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh
Damon Weiss
Ethos Collaborative
Renee Wilson
Pittsburgh Public Schools