Deborah Acklin
Public television proponent, children’s media champion, life changer
Tom Akiva
Researching Out-of-School Time, understanding adolescent motivation
Emmai Alaquiva
Educating through hip hop, producing music, inspiring creativity
Vincent Aleven
Computer scientist, learning entrepreneur, designing cognitive tutors
Gerry Balbier
Spark decision-maker, connecting Pittsburghers to the rivers
Nina Marie Barbuto
DIY maker maven, Assemble director, doing it for the kids
Amber Barnato
Spark decision-maker, associate professor of medicine
Jeff Baron
Engaging students through The Consortium for Public Education
Gregg Behr
Champion for Kidsburgh, leading grantmaker, Grable Foundation director
Larry Berger
Youth Media Mentor, Voice of Saturday Light Brigade
Lucas Blair
Game designer, educator, creating interactive learning experiences
Leanne Bowler
Information science, media literacy, expanding the role of the library
Jeremy Boyle
Musician, artist, empowering kids one screwdriver at a time
Lisa Brahms
Education researcher, informal learning expert, creating authentic experiences
Justin Brown
Supporting teachers and students, musician, advocate
Melissa Butler
Kindergarten Teacher, Poet & Author, Inspiring Young Innovators
Rita Catalano
Childhood expert, Kids+Creativity leader, Fred Rogers Center director
Tracy Certo
Pop City editor and publisher, showing how Pittsburgh is moving forward
Felice Cleveland
Artist, educator, blogger
Tim Cook
Redefining higher education, combining theory with real-world practice
Ryan Coon
Coordinating documentation, promoting people and projects, telling stories
Linda Croushore
Advocate, fundraiser, founder of The Consortium for Public Education
Kevin Crowley
Igniting learning experiences in informal environments
Dave Culyba
Programmer of emotional robots, computer scientist
Sabrina Haskell Culyba
Designing character, creating robots with personality
Drew Davidson
Game designer, interactivity guru, director of Carnegie Mellon ETC
Felicia Davis
White water rafter, outdoor adventurer, parent, committed volunteer
Teresa DeFlitch
Urban experience, community-based learning, context and content
Jim Denova
Regional grantmaker, Pittsburgh & West Virginia, Benedum Foundation VP
Ernie Dettore
Education researcher, early childhood expert, pioneer of play
David Edwards
Energy artist, eco-sculptor, sustainability educator
Dave English
Imaginative animator, puppeteer, arts educator, one half of The Schmutz Co.
Mitra Fathollahpour
Education technology designer and researcher, early STEM learning
Michelle Figlar
Early childhood champion, leader in learning standards, dedicated advocate
Teresa Foley
Social practice artist, media literacy educator, local focus
Gary Gardiner
Incubating innovation, entertaining educating, Idea Foundry manager
Norton Gusky
Technology for empowerment, education, and communities
Mk Haley
Merging technology and design, education and industry, research
Matt Hannigan
Spreadsheet samurai, decisionmaking geek, Sprout co-founder
Katherine Harrell
Brand strategist, Educator Enhancer, Community Communicator
Kim Chestney Harvey
Connecting tech & creativity, scaling innovation, supporting the industry
Linda Hippert
AIU Administrator, coordinating 42 school districts, Kids+Creativity leader
Andy Hosmer
Special effects expert, mechanical designer
Alexis Howard
Education programmer, mentor, TechGyrl
Susan Howard
Media literacy, film-making, self expression for young people
Mac Howison
Catalytic support expert, project mentor, Sprout funding manager
Kristin Hughes
Designing, catalyzing, helping families
Kris Hupp
Expanding a multimedia broadcasting program for students
Rosanne Javorsky
Former special education teacher, Ph.D. student, educational strategist
Justine Kasznica
Corporate lawyer, innovation guru, coral reef conservator
Todd Keruskin
Assistant superintendent, improving teaching and learning
Ashley Kidd
Aquarist, SCUBA professional, coral reef advocate
Maxwell King
Journalist turned philanthropist, Fred Rogers biographer, education advocate
Michael Knight
Creating robots with personality, software engineer, CTO at Interbots
Kenneth Koedinger
Developing cognitive tutors, educational technologies
Lyn Krynski
Volunteer extraordinaire, former Pace School director, Kidsburgh editor
Carl Kurlander
Screenwriter, Pittsburgh champion, Steeltown Entertainment founder
Charity Leonette
Community connector, library promoter, synergistic experiences
Paula Levin
Storyteller, mad scientist, offering laboratory for curiosity and creativity
Cathy Lewis Long
Cultural and civic leader, mother of three, Sprout co-founder
Junlei Li
Spark decision-maker, connecting research to educational practice
Ken Lockette
Global conversation starter, media arts promoter, high school principal
Derek Lomas
Mobile game designer, serving the under-served, Playpower co-founder
Marti Louw
Informal learning initiatives, interactive design master, UPCLOSE researcher
Matthew Luskey
Improving writing in schools, enhancing learning through collaboration
Heather Mallak
Multimedia artist, informal educator, DML Competition winner
Don Marinelli
Chief Creative, ETC co-founder, manic maker, intercontinental super star
Patrick McShea
Natural History, collaborative education, managing loan program
Eben Myers
Game designer, ETC alumnus, Spark Advisory Committee member
Enrico Nardini
Lover of all things game and geek, elementary school scientist
Nikki Navta
Digital learning evangelist, transforming textbooks, president of Zulama
Illah Nourbakhsh
Community-oriented roboticist, electric car gearhead, CREATE Lab director
Adam Nye
Do-It-Yourselfer, inspiring future innovators, MakeShop Manager
Don Orkoskey
Professional photographer, information architect, one half of The Schmutz Co
Aileen Owens
Blending computation and creativity, bringing tech to the classroom
Jessica Pachuta
Applause enthusiast, Leader of the Hear Me project
Seema Patel
Creating interactive characters, using robots for expression and imagination
Elizabeth Perry
Tech-savvy artist, extending learning, bridging classroom and community
Kristin Rama
Oversees Allegheny County youth initiatives and libraries
Martha Riecks
Writing grants, improving STEM education
Michael Robb
Education researcher, Early Learning Environment, Fred Rogers Center
Anna Roberts
Creative wrangler, Working Examples project lead
Bart Rocco
Superintendent, providing educational activities for students
Sandra Hartkopf
Catalytic support, project consultation, Spark funding program assistant
Jesse Schell
Game designer, mad scientist, ETC instructor
Christian Schunn
Activating science education, researching learning
Angela Seals
Museum educator, artist wrangler, MakeShop Show producer
Hedda Sharapan
Early childhood veteran, speaker and writer, good neighbor
Robin Shoop
Computer scientist, robotics ringleader, CS2N creator
Eric Singer
Robot wrangler, music maker, pyrotechnic practitioner
Beth Snyder
Using hip-hop to educate, empowering youth, shooting for the moon
Carolyn Speranza
Media installation, public art, engaging community, putting the P in Projects
Jennifer Stancil
Multimedia integrator, implementer of new ideas, digital literacy crusader
Mary Ann Steiner
Museum educator, nature enthusiast, UPCLOSE Alumna
Molly Steinwald
Fostering connections with nature, educating in science
Dustin Stiver
Community engagement ace, Ph.D. candidate, Network services guru
Sarah Tambucci
Advocate for the arts, thought leader, putting the A in STEAM
Jessica Trybus
Edutainer, executive, gameifyer
Jane Werner
Cultural ambassador, optimist, Children's Museum director
David Wettergreen
Autonomous explorer, research professor at the Robotics Institute
Dr. Stephen Whitehead
Educational technology research and teacher training
Dr. Alice Wilder
Children’s TV expert, Grable Fellow, Blues Clues & Super Why! co-creator
Corey Wittig
Digital learning developer, teen mentor, future-proofing the library,
Dr. Todd Wolynn
Pediatrician, breastfeeding expert, building 21st century practice
Joe Wos
Cavalier cartoonist, sensational storyteller, Toonseum director
