People on the move: 10/21/2024

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Education

The Plum Borough School District announced the appointment of Matthew P. Thomas as the new assistant superintendent.

Law

Kathleen Klapkowski joined Ogletree Deakins as an associate. Her practice focuses on employment law. 

Nonprofit

Partners For Quality, in conjunction with the Milestone board of directors, announced that Anna Rankin was named acting executive director of Milestone, a member of the Partners For Quality family of agencies.

Awards and Honors

AJ Jefferson, CEO of Homeless Children's Education Fund, received the Gwen's Girls 2024 See the Best in Me Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals whose dedication has illuminated the path of empowerment for our most vulnerable youth.

Jill Yesko Diana, founder of Safe Moves for Seniors, was selected as an honoree for City & State’s Annual Fifty Over 50 list, which recognizes 50 influential leaders in Pennsylvania over the age of 50 who have set themselves apart in government, nonprofits and the private sector. Safe Moves for Seniors is a nonprofit headquartered in Pittsburgh that specializes in helping economically disadvantaged seniors downsize, declutter and move at no cost.

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