Literacy Pittsburgh
Leah M. Patterson currently serves as a Graduate Assistant at Point Park University since August 2022 and as a Program Coordinator at Literacy Pittsburgh since April 2021. Between November 2016 and February 2020, Leah held the position of Chief Program Officer at Hill House Association, where management of a $3 million budget and leadership of 12 staff members were essential in overseeing workforce development, senior services, and neighborhood services. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Director at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh from November 2012 to April 2016, where Leah guided fundraising efforts and board recruitment to support programs, and as Manager of Youth Programs at Rankin Christian Center from November 2003 to August 2012, focusing on youth support initiatives. Leah participated in the Women In Leadership program through Coro Pittsburgh in 2014. Educational qualifications include ongoing doctoral studies in Educational Leadership and Administration at Point Park University and a Master’s degree in Adult and Community Education, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Media from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Literacy Pittsburgh
Literacy Pittsburgh (formerly Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council) helps create better lives through learning. Recognized as a national leader in adult and family literacy, Literacy Pittsburgh is the largest provider of adult basic education in Allegheny County. Literacy Pittsburgh helps some 4000 individuals each year acquire reading, writing, math, English language, computer and workforce skills so they may reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their communities. Become a volunteer, invite us to speak at your company, make a donation, sponsor an event or engage us to present a workplace literacy class. Learn more about our full range of services and opportunities at www.literacypittsburgh.org.