Moving Shadyside forward without leaving behind what makes it special.
Who we are
Shadyside Community Partnership is a volunteer-led nonprofit at the heart of Pittsburgh's East End. We are not a city agency or a business district. We are neighbors working alongside residents, businesses, property owners, and civic partners to keep Shadyside alive and evolving.
Our calling is simple: help Shadyside evolve without losing what makes it special. We are on your side. That's not a slogan. It's how we operate. We listen before we act, include before we decide, and show up where the neighborhood needs us most.
We are actively pursuing 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation and recognition as a Pittsburgh Registered Community Organization — formal structures that give Shadyside a durable, recognized voice in zoning, planning, and development decisions.
Shadyside by the numbers
Why Shadyside
Shadyside is rare. Victorian architecture. Modern, diverse life. Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, and South Highland Avenue within walking distance. Green space never far. One of the few places in Pittsburgh where car-free living is not a compromise.
It sits at the heart of Pittsburgh's East End, connecting neighborhoods, people, and ideas in every direction. Most places make you choose between character and growth. Shadyside has found that balance.
Our vision
A top place to live, work, and connect.
Our mission
We create exceptional urban places and experiences, build deep connections, and strengthen our community voice.
Our values
We listen deeply, assume good intent, and treat every conversation as a chance to understand each other a little better.
Shadyside belongs to all of us, and the strongest community reflects everyone in it.
We honor Shadyside's character and history while keeping the neighborhood moving forward.
We bring neighbors, businesses, and civic partners together to solve problems and speak up for Shadyside.
Meet the board
A volunteer board of residents who live, work, and show up here.
A physician-scientist at UPMC with a distinguished career that includes prior work at the National Cancer Institute/NIH. A Shadyside resident for over 35 years, he has deep roots in the community, where he and his wife raised their four children. He appreciates the neighborhood's walkability, strong business districts, and proximity to major institutions that make it easy to live and work locally.
Returned to Pittsburgh in 2022 after living in New York, drawn by Shadyside's walkability and neighborhood feel. A startup co-founder focused on community-based care, with a background in healthcare technology. Todd has a deep appreciation for Shadyside's commercial corridors and the role they play in shaping everyday neighborhood life.
A software engineer with a Ph.D in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University. A Shadyside resident for over 20 years, he delights in building connections across the community, particularly among local business owners. He values the neighborhood's business districts and the relationships that make them vibrant and welcoming.
Has lived in Shadyside since 2014 after returning to Pittsburgh from Boston and Washington, D.C. He has co-organized the Howe Street Block Party since 2019. He works in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, leading state-wide and multistate consumer financial protection investigations and litigation. Nick values Shadyside's diversity and strong sense of community, along with the importance of accessible, attainable housing and vibrant local business districts.
A Principal Consultant in the medical device industry and the founder of a bioinformatics startup. A Shadyside resident for five years, she is a catalyst for gatherings that turn neighbors into friends. JoVonna values the effortless ease of the neighborhood's walkability and is dedicated to fostering a deeper sense of belonging and intentional connection across the community.
A software engineer who has lived in Shadyside for the past three years. He moved to the neighborhood for its walkability and accessibility, and brings a strong interest in safe streets and sustainable urban development. Connor values Shadyside's potential to support a more connected, accessible, and livable environment for residents.
A real estate development, transactional and litigation attorney and small business owner, operating her law firm on Ellsworth Avenue. A Shadyside resident and landlord since 2001, she has both lived and worked in the neighborhood for over two decades. She values the ability to walk to work and the unique mix of residential and commercial spaces that define Shadyside.
A retired biologist and immunologist who spent much of her career working at a leading cancer center in Philadelphia. A Pittsburgh native, she returned to Shadyside in 2021 and quickly became engaged in neighborhood issues and local connections. She values Shadyside's livability and sees opportunity to enhance community voice, green spaces, and overall sense of place.
A physician at UPMC who returned to Pittsburgh after completing her medical training. She has lived in Shadyside since 2019 and appreciates its balance of walkability, density, and access to both greenery and local businesses. Lauren values the neighborhood's diverse mix of amenities and experiences, and sees opportunity to continue making the neighborhood more dynamic and vibrant.
A background in sales and entrepreneurship, working with software and service startups over his career, most recently in the artificial intelligence space. He has been part of the Shadyside community for many years, starting with his time as an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon, and values its walkable and bikeable tree-lined streets, architecture, and role as a dynamic, welcoming neighborhood within Pittsburgh.
A Principal in Boston Consulting Group's Pittsburgh office, where he focuses on people and organizational strategy for leading consumer brands. He has lived in Shadyside for eight years. Abir values Shadyside's walkability, vibrant business districts, and strong transit access, and is excited by the opportunity to create more lively gathering spaces, support thriving local businesses, and enhance the neighborhood's overall vibrancy.
An Architect at Rothschild Doyno Collaborative. She has lived in Shadyside for just over 3 years and is passionate about human-centric design, material craft, and the beauty of well-constructed spaces. Drawing on her commitment to community engagement, she sees the communal care for the urban environment as an opportunity to bring people together.
Bio coming soon.
