Hobie Webster, Board President
Hobie is the Assistant General Council at the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Prior to he was an attorney at the law firm Campbell Durrant, P.C. where his practice focused on representing and advising public entities with respect to labor and employment matters and related litigation.
Additionally, Hobie served as a legislative aide to former U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and as legislative intern for U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) on Capitol Hill, and as an attorney in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Advocate in Harrisburg. Hobie received his law degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University, with honors.
Miranda Wimer, Board Secretary
Miranda is a Financial Administrator at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to that, she worked as a medical proofreader. She also has experience in diverse roles as a volunteer, intern, and employee of other local nonprofits specializing in higher education with a particular emphasis on international student job training and conflict resolution.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in history with minors in economics and political science at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a Master of Public Administration at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
Growing up in various neighborhoods around the City of Pittsburgh, Miranda now resides in Cranberry Township with her boyfriend and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, cross stitch, and cooking.
Kathryn Heffernan, Board Treasurer
Kathryn is a Director of Product Management, Digital Solutions at UPMC Enterprises, the innovation and venture arm of UPMC. In her role, she partners with external health care technology companies to accelerate their growth and supports commercialization strategy for internal products.
Prior to joining UPMC, Kathryn served in a change management role with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, where she supported the design and implementation of new system wide performance management technologies, and in communications and development roles at local nonprofits. Kathryn serves on the board of Casita Copan and on the planning committee of Art All Night Lawrenceville.
Kathryn holds an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, an MSPPM from the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and a BA from Wellesley College.
Gabriela Gonzales, Board Member
Gabriela is a Senior Business Manager with PNC Bank, located in their Downtown Pittsburgh headquarters.
Originally from North Carolina, Gabriela has lived in Pittsburgh since 2016, and is currently a resident of Pittsburgh’s North Side.
She spends her free time running on the Three Rivers Heritage trail and playing tennis on the North Side’s public courts with friends and neighbors.
Gabriela is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Religious Studies, and a minor in Spanish.
Kim Reilly, Board Member
Kimberly Reilly, is an experienced marketing and communications professional. Her most recent position was as a vice president and manager of the Independent Risk Management (IRM) Talent Team at PNC where she oversaw the internship and development programs for IRM, coordinated events, and employee engagement. Kim served as President for PNC’s Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) PNC Recognizing Emerging Professionals (PREP) and was also actively involved in other EBRGs such as Women Connect and iGEN.
Kim has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry in a marketing and communications capacity. She has a strong acumen for writing client communications and managing large scale projects. Previously, she was at BNY Mellon where she oversaw internal and external communications for Private Wealth Management, Treasury Services and BNY Mellon Markets. Kim graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in journalism and has a master’s degree in professional writing from Chatham University.
Marylynne Pitz, Board Member
Marylynne Pitz is the co-author of "Kaufmann's: The Family that Built Pittsburgh's Famed Department Store”, published in 2022 by the University of Pittsburgh Press.
An award-winning journalist covering art, architecture, books, and history, she was a member of the news team that won the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Tree of Life shooting in 2018.
She has won five Golden Quills, an Inland Press Association award for investigative reporting, and a Matrix Award.
A native of Indianapolis, she has lived in Pittsburgh since 1980.