Richard Swartz, Executive Director

Richard Swartz joined the BGC in 1981 as a commercial district revitalization specialist, following graduate work in urban planning and public administration at the University of Pittsburgh. By 1986, Swartz was overseeing all of the BGC’s program development efforts as its executive director. He and his wife, Laura Swiss, have two children, Riza and Reuben.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF

Pamela Schön, Chief Operations Officer

Andrew McKeon, Communications & Marketing Manager; Editor, The Bulletin

Carlee Benhart Kukula, Community Engagement & Planning Specialist

 

EMPLOYMENT CENTER STAFF

Paris Wright, Employment Center/Resource Coordinator

Jory Strothers, Employment Center Program Assistant

 

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER STAFF

Judy Lubarski, Youth Program Coordinator

Julia Beadnell, Youth Program Coordinator

 

GARFIELD GREENZONE

Vania Arthur, Garfield Greenzone Coordinator

Kuwame Kinsel, Greenzone & Public Safety Outreach; Garfield Night Market Manager

 

ADDTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

Donald Moskiewski, IT Specialist