The Pittsburgh-based Green Building Alliance will present another special event in its Inspired Speakers Series on January 31 with the theme A Vibrant and Just Region.

Join this 4th annual Moth-style event jam packed with a line up of movers and shakers that will challenge you to be the change you seek to find.

This event will feature stories from--

-- Tami Dixon: Ms. Dixon is the writer and director of The Forest of Everywhere, her first immersive for children with developmental differences, and also serves as the lead writer for the Bricolage Production Company’s critically acclaimed Midnight Radio series, now in its 10th season.

-- Jordan Jones: Mr. Jones works as a Cultural Literacy teacher at the Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh.

-- Olah Mandley: Ms. Mandley has dedicated her career to community health, focusing on the cultivation and preparation of natural and organic food.

-- Sandra Taylor: Ms. Taylor is an internationally recognized expert in corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability in supply chains.

-- Georgia Petropoulos: With over 20 years of experience in the community and economic development industry, Ms. Petropoulos is directly involved in the transformation of Pittsburgh.

-- Mike Walsh: Mr. Walsh is Deputy Secretary for Administration at DCNR, Mike manages the human resources, finance, and information technology operations of the 2300 person agency responsible for Pennsylvania’s 121 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forests.

-- Chuck Herring (Emcee): A nationally acclaimed educator, author, entrepreneur, and speaker, Charles Herring draws from a wellspring of experience to engage audiences with humor and nuance.

Feed your mind, and your belly, and indulge in the delightful diversity that is the human experience.

The program will be held at the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kauffman Center, 1825 Centre Avenue in Pittsburgh from 5:30 to 8:30.

Click Here to register and for more details.

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[Posted: Jan. 15, 2019]

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