Sarah Collier
Training and Learning Manager
Public Allies Pittsburgh
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412-258-3021
Sarah Collier is the Training and Learning Manager for Public Allies Pittsburgh. A native of Baltimore, she adopted Pittsburgh as her hometown 8 years ago and loves the city more every year. After earning her B.A. in English from Goucher College, Sarah worked in education, neuropsychological research, case management, a women’s shelter, and a Center for Independent Living. In her role at Coro, Sarah is responsible for managing all aspects of the Public Allies 1st Year and Executive Allies’ training programs.
When she is not at work, Sarah enjoys lifting heavy things, acting as a coxswain for the Three Rivers Rowing Association, and eating. She is especially passionate about local food, local business, and disability rights.
Lynn A. Hein
Business Manager
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412-258-2679
Lynn recently joined Coro Pittsburgh as Business Manager. In this role, she prepares the annual budget, financial reports to the board and foundations and the daily financial transactions. Additionally, she handles all matters relating to Human Resources. Lynn’s former positions include Assistant Controller for a large window manufacturing company, Marketing Director for a local children’s party center, and Staff Accountant for a major insurance broker.
Lynn currently serves as President of Pine Richland High School Boys Lacrosse and Core Team member of St. Richard Youth Ministry, served as President, Vice-President, Treasurer on various school, sports booster, and church affiliated groups, and volunteers for Family House.
Lynn holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing/Management) from Clarion University of PA as well as an Accounting Degree from Robert Morris University.
Lynn lives in Wexford, PA with her husband, Dave and three teenage boys.
Jennifer Holliman, MPA
Director of Project Based Learning
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412-258-2670
Jennifer is the Director of Project Based Learning, overseeing the catalytic projects for full-time and part-time programs, cultivating relationships with project hosts and partner organizations and training participants as a part of the Coro training team.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Master of Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, concentrating in nonprofit management. While earning her degree, Jennifer worked at the University of Pittsburgh in higher academic administration in the School of Social Work and School of Medicine.
Jennifer is very passionate about her community and plays an active role in the South Side Community Council, serving as their University Relations Coordinator, helping to bridge the gap between residents and students and is also a member of their Green N At Committee, helping to revitalize the neighborhood. She is also a participant in the 2013-2014 Next Neighborhood Leaders – South Pittsburgh program.
Jamillia N. Kamara
Training and Learning Manager
Public Allies Pittsburgh
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A Philadelphia native, Jamillia Kamara earned her bachelors in Urban Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. She is the creator and founder of Smart = Cool (Smart Is Cool), a social service initiative that brings high value educational experiences to traditionally low valued urban environments. Over the past 6 years, Jamillia has worked with over 600 inner city youth on projects including school poetry slams, oratorical contests, mentoring, support groups, stage plays and the first “Smart Is Cool” spelling bee. Jamillia is a member of the Pi Lambda Theta education honor society and graduated magna cum laude from Chestnut Hill College with a Masters in Elementary Education. She is an AmeriCorps alumna, a Philadelphia Teaching Fellow and a former classroom teacher.
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