Foundation Board - Propel Schools

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We Are Propel Schools

Propel Schools, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a not-for-profit federation of charter schools dedicated to catalyzing the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high-performing public schools.
Schools
Propel Schools is a network of public charter schools in 10 locations.

Propel has become one of the fastest-expanding charter schools in the state, with a high level of student achievement.
About Propel Careers
Careers

Through a rigorous hiring process, we employ professionals committed to giving their very best every day.
Giving
Giving

The Propel Schools Foundation supports the mission of Propel Schools: to catalyze the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high-performing public schools. This 501(c)3 organization is the philanthropic arm of Propel.
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Don Huber, President
President, Allegheny Plywood

Mark Cancilla, Vice President
Retired Vice President, PPG

Heidi Bartholomew, Treasurer
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh

Kevin D. Macikowski, Secretary
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant General Secretary, Securities & Corporate Governance Viatris, Inc

Coleen Davis
Coordinating Manager, MVW - Plant Environmental, United States Steel Corporation

Diana Defino
Associate, Jones Day

Lacee Ecker
Deputy General Counsel at Kontoor Brands, Inc

David Fair
Founder/Principal, D2 Manufacturing and Business Solutions, LLC

Matthew Helfrich
President, Waldon Private Wealth

Renee Johnson
Vice President, UPMC Corporate Reimbursement

Scott Lammie
Retired Senior VP/CFO, UPMC Insurance Services Division

Brendan W. Surma
Principal, Furnace Run Ventures, LLC

Michael Turzai
General Counsel, Peoples Natural Gas