Dr. Aisha White

Program Director

Dr. White provides overall direction of the P.R.I.D.E. Program, including the speaker series, professional and curriculum development, and fundraising. She supervises staff, leads Parent Village, supports development of communication strategies, and provides guidance and advice for the P.R.I.D.E. Pop Up Mini Art Festivals. She also promotes the P.R.I.D.E. message through written publications, coordinates the P.R.I.D.E. Teacher Cohort group, and acts as a liaison to the research and evaluation team.

  • Email: aiw9@pitt.edu
Medina Jackson

Medina Jackson, MSW

Director of Engagement

Medina oversees the P.R.I.D.E. Pop Up Mini Art Festivals, the program advisory committee, and supports Parent Village activities. She also co-facilitates P.R.I.D.E. professional development and is responsible for raising awareness and increasing the visibility of the P.R.I.D.E. program. Her engagement work entails creating and strengthening community partnerships and collaboratively developing and implementing activities that build stronger community connections.

  • Email: mjackson@pitt.edu

Heidi Green

Administrative & Communications Coordinator

Heidi supports the P.R.I.D.E. team with its administrative and communications needs by assisting with events, identifying resources, and completing fiscal tasks. She also helps to raise awareness of P.R.I.D.E. efforts and achievements through e-mail communications and social media.

  • Email: heidi.green@pitt.edu

Daryl Wade

Communications Manager

Daryl primarily oversees various facets of the communications for P.R.I.D.E. His responsibilities include revamping the P.R.I.D.E. website to ensure its online presence is engaging and informative. He also leads the charge in implementing communications strategies, creating visually appealing materials such as electronic and printed flyers. Promoting the program and enhancing public awareness is a key aspect of the position, with a focus on local initiatives. Additionally, he is also responsible for editing and distributing the P.R.I.D.E. Podcast.

  • Email: dwade@pitt.edu

Jessica Cochran

Training Coordinator

Jessica conducts research supporting best practices around P.R.I.D.E. training development and delivery regarding race and young children. She also helps to co-facilitate the PR.I.D.E. Teacher Cohort and supports professional development trainings and the parent village sessions. Her work with child development and race allows her to support the art activities for the annual Pop-Up art festivals. She also works on creating, managing, and developing marketing resources surrounding P.R.I.D.E. training resources.

  • Email: JMC354@pitt.edu