The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh

MAKING COLLEGE CONNECTIONS 🔗 Our team enjoyed getting to know Duquesne University students at the Community Engagement Fair this week! From internships to career paths and service opportunities, The Children's Institute is ready to help you take the next step toward making lasting change.

A self-proclaimed runner of size, Chief People Officer Lauren (Wallace) Wright, EdD, SHRM-CP has been featured by Runner's World on a few occasions for her positive, inclusive approach to marathon training. 👟 🗣️"The first thing people think when you say 'I'm running a marathon' is 'but are you fast?' and it's like 'No, but I'm persistent. I have mental fortitude. I know I can do it.'" Her story reminds us that, with most things in life, it's not about speed—it's about endurance, heart, and finishing what you started. 🏁 The link to the full interview is in the comments, so check it out!

Congratulations to Bob Russell on his retirement after an incredible 41 years as a teacher with The Day School at The Children's Institute. 🎊 Reflecting on his time here, Bob says "I'll miss the people and working with the students. It really comes down to that." 🥹 In true Bob fashion, he's retiring with his signature easy-going attitude—summarized perfectly by his "whatever" tshirt. During COVID, Bob rolled with the punches, saying, "I might not like it, but whatever, it's what we gotta do, so we do it. That's typically what I do." Thank you, Bob, for everything you've done to make The Children's Institute a special place. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! 💚

Mackenzie's 15-year journey at The Children's Institute is made possible by supporters like you. Click through the slides to read her story and make a gift: https://lnkd.in/eaS2-gdw

WE'RE HIRING! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eADFMJyj Check out our openings for caseworkers, school nurse, annual giving and community relations manager, director of operations, authorization specialist, and more!

Congratulations to our friend, colleague, and honoree at The Pittsburgh Magazine Women & Business Awards event: Charlene Humbert El-Amin, Director of Environmental Services at AHN West Penn Hospital, Crothall Healthcare. El-Amin used to be a team member at our Squirrel Hill campus, and we're proud to know and partner with her to this day. Read her advice for other women moving up the ladder: https://lnkd.in/eaiMNBvz

The Children's Institute is pleased to welcome four new members to its 2024-25 Board of Directors: Stacy Ellis, Stephen Perkins, Jarrod J. Duffy, and Gretchen Clutter. Read about the wealth of expertise the appointees bring to the nonprofit's distinguished 21-member board: https://lnkd.in/eZmt6P5K

Two of our incredible speech therapists recently appeared on KDKA-TV's Talk Pittsburgh to discuss a state bill that could guarantee insurance coverage for speech therapy! 🗣️✨ 🎥 During the segment, Patsy McMelleon, regional director of speech therapy services, and Katie Hartman, clinical supervisor of speech therapy services, discussed the valuable services and programs we offer and the benefits of speech therapy. https://lnkd.in/eQdG9RXE

Tasty fare and friendly faces at our 3rd Annual Food Truck Day! 🚚🌮 Shoutout to everyone who played a part in making this event a success, whether you helped organize the day, designed your department's booth, or pitched in to keep the day running smoothly. What a great way to celebrate the end of summer together!

Join us in congratulating Mary Beth Evans on her retirement! Today is her last day of work at The Day School at The Children's Institute after 36 years. "It seems like forever ago. A lot has changed in the building and in my life. My favorite part has been interacting with the kids and seeing them grow and improve. I'll miss it here, but I'm looking forward to retirement—I need to clean my house!" Thanks for being a steady presence for our kiddos, Mary Beth. We will miss you!