UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - Key Persons


Alexander Hovanec

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Data Specialist

Ali Gibson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Technical Recruiter

Alison Paul

Job Titles:
  • Employee and Labor Relations Project Manager

Anakin Frost

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Analyst, Retirement Savings

Andrea Horton-Mericli

Job Titles:
  • Diversity Specialist

Angel Pagan-Cordero

Job Titles:
  • Employee Relations Specialist

Angela Coldren - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

Angela Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Representative

Ashley Boykin

Job Titles:
  • Wellness Specialist
Ashley assists with the promotion and support of University wellness campaigns and initiatives. She also assists with the long-term wellness strategy to create a culture of wellness on campus.

Aynsley Jimenez

Job Titles:
  • Compliance Manager

Beth Ann Deutsch

Job Titles:
  • Employee and Labor Relations Manager

Bree Houck

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Talent Acquisition
Bree develops strategic policies and procedures for talent acquisition, functions as the subject matter expert for recruitment/recruitment operations, and assists with full-cycle recruitments for staff positions.

Bridget Devine

Job Titles:
  • HRIS Business Analyst
Bridget assists with HR system administration and support, HR reports, and data analytics.

Brittany Frund

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Analyst, Health & Welfare

Caitlin Young

Job Titles:
  • Communications Specialist

Celiwe Jones

Job Titles:
  • Workforce Development Career Counselor

Christine Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Cole Newman

Job Titles:
  • Recruiting Assistant
Cole assists with posting requisitions for Talent Center, as well as provides customer and administrative support for HR departments.

Corey Bowlby

Job Titles:
  • Senior Recruiter, All - Temps

Diane Bartus

Job Titles:
  • Employee and Labor Relations Coordinator
Diane manages the University's unemployment claims processing and unemployment hearings. Diane is responsible for processing union dues for the SEIU 32BJ, as well as dues for the Local 95 and Local 95 Regionals. She also manages data for union pay rate increases and job transfers.

Erin Brown

Job Titles:
  • Compensation Analyst
Erin is responsible for evaluating replacement requests of non-exempt positions, assisting in completion of benchmarking salary surveys, and processing supplemental pay requests.

Heather Rosati

Job Titles:
  • Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

James Gallaher

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
James works to help people reach their full potential by leading Pitt's human resources programs and initiatives.

James Greeno

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Data Specialist

Jamie Wincovitch

Job Titles:
  • Director, University Child Development Center

Janet Gerster

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter

Jared Lanza

Job Titles:
  • Manager, All - Temps
Jared is involved in all aspects of recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding All-Temps employees at the University.

Jason Killmeyer

Job Titles:
  • HRIS Director
Jason is responsible for HR system administration and high level support; HR project management and implementation; and HR reports and data analytics.

Jen Harlacher

Job Titles:
  • Recruiting Assistant for All - Temps

Jenny French

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter, All - Temps

Jodi Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Compensation Manager

John Blair

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Representative

John Graner

Job Titles:
  • Compensation Analyst

Jordan Miller

Job Titles:
  • Learning and Development Specialist
Jordan is responsible for providing consulting, coaching, and training to the University community.

Joseph Molinaro

Job Titles:
  • HRIS Business Analyst
Joseph assists with HR system administration and support, HR reports, and data analytics.

Kara Puszko

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Representative

Karla Kitner - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

Kate Carney

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Supervisor, Faculty / Academic Actions
Kate is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of front-end services for the HRSS data team that processes all faculty and academic appointments, reappointments, promotions, leaves, sabbaticals, and other employment actions..

Kate Young

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Benefits, Health & Welfare

Katey Woodall

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Analyst, Leave of Absence

Kathleen Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Compensation Analyst

Kathryn Fortuno

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Coordinator

Kelly Hardon

Job Titles:
  • Organization Development Senior Consultant
Kelly manages the Faculty & Staff Development Program, a series of courses offered each spring and fall to enhance employee career skills. Kelly also consults with University organizations on strategic and workflow analysis.

Kim Kushon

Job Titles:
  • Director of Administration
Kim oversees the business operations for OHR, including financial controls, contract management, policy/procedure development, IT systems support, communications and facilities projects/needs.

Kim Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Supervisor, Customer Support

Kimberly Mehr

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Representative

Kristy Liberatore

Job Titles:
  • Senior HRIS Business Analyst
Kristy assists with HR system administration and support, HR reports, and data analytics.

Kyara Jefferson

Job Titles:
  • Student Employment Coordinator
Kyara assists with the hiring and onboarding of students for on-campus jobs through Talent Center.

Laura Ainsley

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Leadership Development
Laura is responsible for providing consulting, coaching, and training to the University community.

Laura Schmid

Job Titles:
  • Director of Shared Services
Laura oversees HR Shared Services by managing the daily workflow of the front desk and distributing tasks as needed to meet Payroll deadlines. She is also responsible for supervising the service center staff and handling customer service inquiries in a timely manner.

Lindsey Brennan

Job Titles:
  • TA Recruiting Assistant

Lisa Andrud

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter

Lisa Garland

Job Titles:
  • Director of Talent Acquisition
Lisa is a strategic talent advisor who manages the acquisition and placement process for full- and part-time staff at the University to attract a diverse, qualified candidate pool inspired to work at a mission-driven organization.

Lisa Jalvia

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Employee and Labor Relations

Lora Rice

Job Titles:
  • Business Administration Manager
Lora assists with day-to-day facilities-related tasks with OHR, coordinating and liaising with various vendors and departments, and provides assistance to the Director of Administration.

Lupe Bazan-Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Data Specialist

Malia Lazor

Job Titles:
  • Learning and Development Specialist

Mariah Frantz

Job Titles:
  • HRIS Business Analyst
Mariah is responsible for system administration and maintenance, leading HRIS projects and process improvement initiatives, and generating and analyzing reports.

Mark Burdsall

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice Chancellor, Consulting Services
Mark oversees and supports the Organization Development, Compensation, and Employee & Labor Relations departments within OHR. Mark also delivers training programs and conducts workflow analysis for the University.

Mark Kotzin

Job Titles:
  • Communications Specialist

Mary Neitznick-Oakley

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter

Matthew Comito

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Representative

Matthew Lang

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Supervisor

Maureen Pastin

Job Titles:
  • Director of Compensation

Maureen Shearson

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter

Megan Mough

Job Titles:
  • Manager, HR Shared Services

Meghan Tintera

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Benefits, Health & Welfare
Meghan supervises a staff of Benefits Analysts who administer the health and welfare plans, enrollment eligibility, open enrollment periods, wellness initiatives.

Melissa Barr

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager, UCDC

Melissa Kluchurosky

Job Titles:
  • Director of Benefits
Melissa is responsible for leading wellness efforts, managing relationships, and supporting the professional development of the Benefits Department staff.

Michael Nordenberg

Job Titles:
  • Senior Recruiter

Michaela Hardy

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Analyst, Leave of Absence

Nate Harvey

Job Titles:
  • Recruiting Assistant for All - Temps

Neal Golightly

Job Titles:
  • Learning and Development Coordinator

Noah True-Daniels

Job Titles:
  • Employee and Labor Relations Accountant

Patricia Osekowski

Job Titles:
  • Compliance Coordinator

Paula Gray

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
Paula provides executive assistance to OHR's vice chancellor and administration group. Paula also leads OHR event planning initiatives and coordinates senior leadership meetings while managing the critical daily office functions.

Rachel Kanczes

Job Titles:
  • Associate HRIS Business Analyst

Rami Ashamalla

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter

Raymond Cerqua

Job Titles:
  • Compensation Analyst

Sarah DeMarco

Job Titles:
  • Student Employment Coordinator

Shanel Divito

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Initiatives

Shayla Amin-Jones

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Data Specialist

Sofia Bednez

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Human Resources

Sophia Kazee

Job Titles:
  • HRSS Client Services Team Supervisor

Steven Beck

Job Titles:
  • Employee Relations Specialist

Steven Sesay

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter for All - Temps

Tammy Weaver

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Analyst, Retiree Benefits
Tammy is responsible for administering health and welfare plans, enrollment eligibility, and benefits packages for University retirees.

Tiara Nicholson

Job Titles:
  • Recruiting Assistant
Tiara assists with posting requisitions for Talent Center, as well as provides customer and administrative support for HR departments.

Tom Armstrong

Job Titles:
  • Diversity Recruiting and Transition Consultant
Tom is responsible for vetting and sourcing candidates through Transitioning Individuals with disABILITIES, building a roster of community partners and referral sources, and assisting in the building of a Veteran's Outreach program.

Valerie Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Shared Services Representative

Waide Matthews

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Student Employment
Waide assists with the hiring and onboarding of students for on-campus jobs through Talent Center.

William Dunleavy

Job Titles:
  • Support Specialist, Compensation

Zach Kurta

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter