Connecting the private and non-profit sector is no easy task. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Kenya Boswell decided to attend the University of Pittsburgh in 1995 with dreams of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. However, one volunteer position at a local non-profit led her towards a new career, solving problems within our community.

As a native Pittsburgher, Oz has experienced first-hand the emergence of Pittsburgh as a leader in health technology and has worked side by side with some of the world’s most brilliant minds. For Oz, success is seeing others succeed.

An undergrad genetics lab left a lasting impact on Evan Facher and helped to shape his future career. After obtaining a PhD in Human Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Case Western Reserve, Evan led business development for multiple biotechnology companies before returning to Pitt in 2014. Yet, his impact doesn’t end in the life sciences or business. In addition to raising a family, Evan’s unique qualification leads him to have an impact through... taste buds.

In 2015, Alex Miragaia moved to Pittsburgh to become a neuroepidemiologist and tackle big problems facing health and child development. Follow her journey through multiple states and countries on her pursuit to getting a degree in math, starting a company, and becoming a doctor.

Pat Karausky grew up in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, married someone from the North Hills, raised her kids in the North Hills, and today, lives in the North Hills. Despite being quite local, Pat has worked with people from all over the world while serving in various capacities as a nurse and research facilitator.

Buddy Clark grew up working on a farm in rural Virginia. However, unlike his five siblings, he preferred fixing equipment and building fences, an interest that led to a PhD in mechanical engineering. In 1992, Buddy began his career at the University of Pittsburgh where he has been making an impact ever since.

An organic chemist from coal country, Jessica Sinclair came to Pittsburgh in 2004 to work for a University of Pittsburgh spinout-company where she learned the ins and outs of various facets of both research and business development. Today, she is using this experience to guide and elevate entrepreneurs throughout Pittsburgh.

Abby Trainer grew up south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. She joined the University of Pittsburgh in 2009 to support a practice-based research network. However, a few years later, Abby went back to school to get an MBA and would go on to assume an expanded communications role for the entire Clinical & Translational Science Institute.

Matt Darnell came to Pittsburgh in 2004 as a collegiate wrestler and received his BS, MS, and PhD at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s a Pitt Panther through and through. Today, Matt is an Assistant Professor at Pitt and considered a leading expert in sports nutrition. Just ask the Steelers – he’s their consultant.

Engineer. Rocket scientist. Business owner. Designer. These are just a few words that describe Eunice Yang, who in 2009, joined the Engineering Technology division at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. She’s a constant creator, self-described tinkerer, and a recent Pitt Innovation Challenge award recipient.