Welcome new staff and board members November 2024 - August 2025

Aug 6, 2025Staff Spotlights

Welcome New Staff Members:


Vania Arthur | Jefferson-Mon Valley Coordinator


Elijah Bayuk | Enrollment Coordinator


Mikki Bistransky | Enrollment Coordinator


Manique Braziel | Service Coordinator


Noelle Dreizin | Career Advisor


Anna Gartland | ISAC Service Coordinator


Emily Harrer | English Language Learning Instructor


Anjali Lichtenstein | College and Career Readiness Instructor


Teresa Maccanelli | English Language Learning Instructor


Mary McNamee | College and Career Readiness Instructor


Sara Roberts | Digital Skills Instructor

Welcome New Board Members:


Kevin Brand | Civic Volunteer


Sharlene Lewis | Covestro

Literacy Pittsburgh (formerly Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council) helps create better lives through learning. Recognized as a national leader in adult and family literacy, Literacy Pittsburgh is the largest provider of adult basic education in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. Last year, Literacy Pittsburgh helped more than 4,000 individuals acquire the skills needed to reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their communities. Literacy Pittsburgh provides free, personalized instruction in workforce readiness, high school diploma test preparation, digital literacy, English language learning, math, reading, and family literacy through one-to-one and small class instruction. Founded in 1982, it serves local adults through numerous neighborhood locations and its Downtown Pittsburgh Learning Center.       

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