Jamaica L. (Robinson) Calhoun was born and raised in the City of Pittsburgh PA. Jamaica attended Norfolk State University (VA) and is continuing education with the University of Pittsburgh’s Entrepreneurial Institute. For the past 15 years Jamaica has achieved a successful Career in the Banking and Real Estate Title Industry. She currently holds position as the Title Curative Manager at one of the top local PA Title and Settlement Agencies. Jamaica’s roles in Leadership over the past 7 years have proven to exemplify she has a top tier resume of Work Ethic in Management, Banking, Finances, Customer Service and Social/Cultural Professionalism.
As an entrepreneur…Event Organizing, Scheduling and Executing are Jamaica’s strong points. Jamaica and her family’s passion and love for Event Planning, inspired a new business venture called Mozelle Exquisite Events LLC., which was created to bring Event Services to all Community Organizations, Businesses and Corporations. By completing training programs such as the Community Power to Prosper Program with the University of Pittsburgh and The Shop Entrepreneurial Series with Robert Morris University, Jamaica has a cultured a large knowledge of the current Business Models and Social Advantages that are needed to help develop better opportunities for Pittsburgh entrepreneurs and businesses. This resilient desire to improve and transform professional development in our city is Jamaica’s reason to humbly serve.
Though he grew up in Penn Hills, Julian has a personal connection to the Homewood neighborhood. It was there, his family, The Grogans, started the first black-owned business in the state of Pennsylvania, giving him a unique relationship with the community and its history. Grogan Brothers Moving and Storage, which is still in existence on Frankstown Ave, was founded in 1906 with a horse, buggy, and a dream.
Julian has always had a passion for community work. He began his development career at the Pittsburgh Aids Taskforce (now known as Allies for Health), and shortly thereafter took his talents to the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, doing similar work with art and culture. Julian eventually established his own non-profit, “Color me Urban”, which aims to help African American and Latin(x) entrepreneurs succeed. He has served as a Program Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh, and now works as a Development Officer and Program Coordinator at True T Pittsburgh (An art and activism organization in the heart of Bloomfield). As a volunteer, Julian has served as the Community Service Chair of the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh with both the Diaper Bank and Coats for Care.
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Cathryn Calhoun currently is the Senior Ticketing Operations and Patron Services Manager at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center where she is the head of the volunteer program, ticketing operations, patron services, and educational programming. Cathryn holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Community Leadership and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Education with a specialization in Organizational Leadership. Cathryn received the New Pittsburgh Courier Fab 40 under 40 award, an annual award given to African Americans under age 40 who have demonstrated dedication to their communities and careers in 2019. She currently sits on the Board of Directors with the Point Park University Alumni Association, the Youth Enrichment Association in which she holds the title of Chair of the Board and is on the Pittsburgh Technical College Advisory Board. Cathryn is an active Zumba Fitness Instructor who teaches both adults and children the fundamentals of staying fit while having fun through dance. In addition to Zumba, she is a Community Ambassador with Healthy Ride Pittsburgh Bike Share System and is a mentor to both high school and college age women. She is excited to be a part of the ULYP team and is ready to work!
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Valerie Tuite grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she still resides. She graduated from Westminster College with a degree in International Business and has recently achieved her Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. Valerie has a background in project management and currently works in Human Resources at PNC, focusing on diverse talent strategy. She is most passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and currently serves on the Pennsylvania Diversity Council, along with previously serving on several D&I councils at PNC. Valerie is an active committee member of PNC’s African American EBRG Professional Development and Community Outreach Committees and a recent graduate of the Leadership Development Initiative XXIX cohort through Leadership Pittsburgh.
I am Pittsburgh native, originally from the Hill District , currently living in Swissvale, and product of Pittsburgh Public Schools (Schenley High School). I am currently studying Business Administration as one of the first men in the new Morehouse College Online Program. I am a Technical Specialist with Apple. I’m also a former Candidate for Swissvale Borough Council, working with community members to bring resources to the Borough. Held multiple vaccine distribution days in Swissvale with Central Outreach Wellness Center since May getting over 100 people vaccinated.
Audrey Wilson is a Pittsburgh native, who is seeded with everything Pittsburgh. She studied Secondary Education with a Minor in English at Youngstown State University. She currently works as a Claims Analyst with New York Life.
Audrey prides herself on advocating for Mental Health and connecting those who are in need with the correct resources. She is the host of BrunchinBabes Podcast where she interviews entrepreneurs in the City of Pittsburgh while also sharing transparency about daily life struggles. When she’s not podcasting, you can find her journaling or cuddling up with her warm fur-baby Snickers.