Michele Lagnese

Michele Lagnese, Ed.D., serves as the Director at the University of Pittsburgh since February 2014, overseeing federal grant administration and project operations. Prior experience includes roles such as Project Director and Counseling Coordinator for the TRIO Upward Bound Program at Clarion University, where Michele authored grants totaling approximately $3.2 million and provided comprehensive academic and career counseling to high school students. Additional experience consists of academic counseling at Clarion University and Slippery Rock University, contributing to student success through curriculum development and mentoring. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts in Student Personnel from Slippery Rock University.