We had a meeting with Brian Shultz from the Pitt Global Experiences. He was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. We ended up having a great conversation, especially about politics, a topic we’re both passionate about. It was refreshing to talk to someone who shared my enthusiasm for global affairs and how they intersect with financial issues….
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Community and Prosperity in the Hill District
A hot cloudless day in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, with Terri Baltimore. She gave us a powerful look into the history of one of Pittsburgh’s most storied communities, a place shaped by both painful loss and deep-rooted pride. Terri was very insightful; she taught us about the destruction of the Lower Hill to build…
Pittsburgh Nights
Today, we met with two distinguished members of the local Pittsburgh community. Their names were Joe Pietropola and Chef Nima Sherpa. Joe was the former CTO of Dick’s Sporting Goods and shared insights from his career leading technology and innovation. Chef Nima Sherpa was the owner of Grapow, an Asian street food restaurant in Oakland…
Stained Glass and a Clear Vision for Carrigart
Today was a welcome, cool, crisp morning as we set out for Connellsville. The one-hour and twenty-minute drive went by quickly in the Ford Transit we had rented for the day. Our first stop was Youghiogheny Glass, where we met the owner, a woman who explained the process by which her company operates. She gave…
Pittsburgh Resilience and Future Renaissance
This weekend was very fun, hot, and finally no rain! Saturday, we met with Laura Zurowski and Matthew Jacob, the co-authors of City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide. They are probably the foremost experts on the city steps in Pittsburgh, along with Bob Regan. Bob is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh…
Good Feed
As a typical Pittsburgh day, the morning started sunny and cool before turning rainy and overcast, but the weather didn’t take away from our picnic and great and informative conversation with Tierra Thorne, the CEO of Blanket & Board, a social worker, and Pitt Business Executive-in-Residence. What stood out to me most was Tierra’s passion,…
Building Connections The Pittsburgh Way
Another Haller Fellowship Day in the books! Today was incredibly impactful, all from one little exercise. I went into it thinking I already knew myself pretty well, and I still do, but this experience gave me deeper insight and reaffirmed what I’ve always understood about how I think and work. We completed the CliftonStrengths assessment…
Meeting Gteic: Pittsburgh to Carrigart
Wow! Day two is in the books, and I am starting to settle in at the University of Pittsburgh, making friends and building connections with great business leaders from around the world. Although it was rainy, today was fascinating. Dr. Raymond Jones, one of my instructors, is a great, energetic teacher who wants to see…
Family, Finance, and a Fellowship
My name is Ian Donnelly, and I’m from New Castle, Pennsylvania. I’m an incoming freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in finance, a field that I have been drawn to since childhood. This love of finance began with my dad. Since I can remember, he has always taken the time to discuss ideas and…
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