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Board of Directors 2025-2026

Board Chair
Mariana Whitmer, PhD
Musicologist/Independent Researcher, Part-time Faculty, University of Pittsburgh (retired)

Treasurer
Thomas Goughnour
RAND Corporation, Senior Policy Researcher specializing in cost estimating and analysis
A PGC parent

Secretary
Daniel Smith, J.D.
Counsel, PPG Industries, Inc.

Ellen Allston
Director of Children’s Ministry, Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Prior to joining Shadyside’s staff in July 2008, Ellen Allston had a successful twenty-year career as the Export Compliance Manager and Production Supervisor for Ansoft Corporation.

Lisa Butler
Elementary Guidance Counselor, Penn Hills School District
A PGC parent

Paula Clemens, MD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics.
A former PGC parent

Mariana Gowdy
A PGC alum with experience in nonprofit organizations, higher education administration, and human resource management.

Ali Miller, PsyD
Licensed child psychologist
Experience in working with children, adolescents, and their families to improve social/emotional wellbeing. Passionate about empowering girls and the choral arts.

Tim Nye
Senior Account Executive and Client Partner, Fiserv (retired)

Susan White
Gifted Education, Franklin Regional Sr. High School
A PGC parent