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Tanya J. Hagen, M.D., 35
ABOUT HER: Assistant professor of orthopedics and sports-medicine fellowship director, UPMC. Sports-medicine physician working with Robert Morris, Point Park, University of Pittsburgh athletics, as well as Pittsburgh Passion and Steelers football. Lives in Mount Lebanon with husband, David McAdams, M.D., and son, Cal.
IN HER WORDS: "I love my job. It challenges me daily and allows me to give 100 percent. I work with motivated, interesting people. I'm able to use my knowledge and skills to help others, promoting good health through education and exercise." |
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Catherine L. Haggerty, Ph.D., 33
ABOUT HER: Assistant professor of reproductive epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh. Co-chair, Obstetric Care Research Group, Magee-Womens Hospital/RAND collaboration. National Institutes of Health grant recipient. Co-creator, University of Pittsburgh's Young Women in Science Epidemiology & Microbiology course. Wife, new mother, classical pianist.
IN HER WORDS: "I've devoted my research to discovering infectious
causes of infertility and pregnancy disorders. By incorporating my research into prevention education, evaluating regional women's health care, and encouraging young women to consider health science careers, I strive to directly impact our community." |
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Sydney Schwartz Hardiman, 36
ABOUT HER: Feminist, mother, entrepreneur. Owner, The Silken Scissor, a custom home-furnishings company that makes window treatments, pillows, bedding and other soft furnishings. Board member, Women's Business Network; member, Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce; founding member, Women's Business Alliance.
IN HER WORDS: "I think it's crucial for women in Pittsburgh to work together. There is already an amazing amount of networking going on among women. By helping each other and doing business together, we will develop strength, power and achieve political gain." |
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Terrance Hayes, 33
ABOUT HIM: Poet. Poetry collections have won a Kate Tufts Discovery Award, Whiting Writers Award, Los Angeles Times Book Award nomination; poems were selected for National Poetry Series. Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University; conducts writing workshops in underserved communities around the city.
IN HIS WORDS: "Parent. Poet. Professor. Painter. Piano-fingered. Precocious. Parenthetical. Plant, pizza, pastry patron. Physical. Psychological. Psychedelic. Perceptive. Perplexed. Punctuated. Punctual. Pun practitioner. Political. Personable. Paperweight. Pen-head. Pencil pusher. Passionate. Playful. Polyphonic. Periodically persnickety. Pupil. Partner. Pedal-heavy. Proud. Peculiar. Palmetto Stater and Pittsburgher. Tall." |
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Karen E. Javaruski, 27
ABOUT HER: Internal auditor, UPMC Health System. Board chairperson, Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network; promotes diversity through community service as board member and projects chair of GLENDA; executive committee member, New Pittsburgh Collaborative; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training marathon trainee.
IN HER WORDS: "In every capacity, volunteerism allows us to challenge ourselves, contribute to the community and learn about one another. We all have the opportunity to use our individual talents to make the Pittsburgh region a better place to live." |
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Walter F. Jenkins, 39
ABOUT HIM: Executive director, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh; president, BBBS State Association and Big Brother to David. Alumni Council president for Shadyside Academy; member, Rotary Club of Pittsburgh. Lives in Fox Chapel with his wife and daughters.
IN HIS WORDS: "For this region to grow and prosper, we need to invest heavily in our children and give them what they really need - friendship, love, hope and positive guidance. The greatest gifts you can give a child are time and attention." |
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Jeremy Z. Kronman, 37
ABOUT HIM: Commercial real-estate broker, CB Richard Ellis. Pittsburgh advocate. Involved in charitable agencies, boards and boards of trustees. Resides in Fox Chapel with wife, Rebecca, and their five busy children.
IN HIS WORDS: "My business: matching corporations with their best professional environment. My passion: supporting Pittsburgh's arts, cultural and educational organizations. 'It can't be done' is unacceptable in any aspect of life, especially since we live in a region with such plentiful resources." |
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Tracey McCants Lewis, 34
ABOUT HER: Attorney. Past president, Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh; eastern regional vice president, National Urban League Young Professionals. Mentor, G.R.A.C.E.F.U.L. ministry; choir member, Mount Ararat Baptist Church; Southwestern Pennsylvania Program for Deliberative Democracy advisory board; dedicated Little League mom.
IN HER WORDS: "I am thankful to God for having been chosen to serve as a leader and to be viewed as a leader by my son. Actions produce results. Civic engagement is not a choice but a duty if you expect change!" |
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TJ Lubinsky, 33
ABOUT HIM: Radio and TV personality; president, TJL Productions. Executive producer/director, "My Music" and "American Soundtrack" series - fundraising programs for PBS that feature doo-wop, R & B, folk and disco music that have raised millions for public TV, including WQED, since 1998.
IN HIS WORDS: "I'm grateful and fortunate that Pittsburgh is my home and the epicenter of my professional success. At TJL, our passion is to love, honor and respect the great performing musicians that define the memories and emotions of our lives." |
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Jennifer Lucchino, 39
ABOUT HER: Architect, principal, co-founder inter*ARCHITECTURE; adjunct assistant professor, CMU School of Architecture, freelance magazine writer. Notable project experience: Vatican City Chapel, PNC Firstside Center, Petco Park, WPSBC Early Childhood Center. Community work: Carnegie Museum of Art, Mattress Factory, Community Design Center.
IN HER WORDS: "Since returning to Pittsburgh, I rediscovered an exceptional city that I love for its physical beauty, rich history and cosmopolitan institutions. I am dedicated to implementing architectural projects that build upon our city's inherent strengths and explore its tremendous possibilities." |
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