Board President:
Thomas Albanesi
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer, Excela Health
Board Member since 2015
“I serve on the Board of Travelers Aid to give back to the Western Pennsylvania community I love so much. Travelers Aid is a lifeline for people with needs who lack their own means of transportation.”
Vice President:
Alan Balla
President, Alan Balla Esq., LLC
Board Member since 2010
“Travelers Aid is the only organization of its kind in the region. We provide vital public transportation services to disadvantaged individuals, children and families in the Pittsburgh area.”
Secretary:
Susan E. Stocker
Sale & Business Development
Executive, UPMC WorkPartners (Ret.)
Board Member since 2013
“I believe in the mission of Travelers Aid. Transportation is such an important part of an individual's life. We typically take it for granted. Without access to transportation every aspect of an individual's life can be impacted -health, education and employment.”
Board Members:
Christopher J. Azzara, Esq.
Shareholder, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
Board Member since 2019-
“From the moment I learned about Travelers Aid, I was amazed at the depth of transportation services that were provided to assist people who are unable to get to school, their jobs, their healthcare appointments, and more. I could not be prouder to be a part of an organization that provides so much for those in need.”
Jeremy Bennett, CTP
Vice President - Senior Payments Advisor, Key Bank
Board Member since 2018-
“Travelers Aid of Pittsburgh is a remarkable organization. The transportation assistance we provide to financially struggling individuals and families can be truly lifechanging. We are assisting in creating empowered families, employees and Allegheny County residents by meeting transportation needs!”
David Dietrich
Chief Financial Officer, Caregogi
Board Member since 2019-
“Transportation is essential in todays’ society in order to function effectively. As an organization, Travelers Aid continues to reach deep into our community and help families in need get to where they need to go, which really helps the people eco system.”
Mary Ann Eisenreich
President, MAE Strategies, LLC
Board Member since 2014
“Travelers Aid can solve the problems caused by being unable to get from point A to point B, for employment, education, healthcare, and other family services. Transportation can be the difference between success and failure, and sometimes even between life and death.”
Rafael J. Engel, PHD
Associate Professor,
University of Pittsburgh
Board Member since 2009
“We are far more than just helping people at the bus station. Travelers Aid provides a valuable service in helping individuals/families navigate transportation problems.”
Harry J. Reinhart, Jr.
Director, Conduent
Board Member since 2010
“I wanted to give back to my community and Travelers Aid does just that. At it’s core, we help folks in need without judging.”
Brenda Tate
BT Community Consulting, LLC
Board Member since 2019
“I am extremely excited to serve on the Board of Travelers Aid. Since 1921, their commitment to serving the community has remained a cornerstone of their mission: Improving community health by connecting financially-struggling individuals, children and families with access to community support services through public transportation.”
Bari L. Weinberger
Chief Financial Officer,
Community Day School
Board Member since 2015
“Travelers Aid continually strives to expand its services whether by serving more individuals or providing new modes of transportation.”
Shea Zebert
Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
Board Member since 2019
“Travelers Aid is a versatile and essential organization that has evolved over time to continuously meet the existing needs of the people of Western Pennsylvania. I am proud to be a part this established service to so many people in my community.”