STAFF
Our professional staff are dedicated to strengthening the Mon Valley region and serving our members. We are happy to assist you and answer any questions about how Steel Rivers Council of Governments can support your community.
An Lewis
Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 101
An Lewis began as a GIS consultant to the Steel Valley Council of Governments in 2002. She became the Executive Director in 2008 and after the merger with Twin Rivers COG now serves as the Executive Director of Steel Rivers Council of Governments. She brings over 20 years of public administration experience to the position. In addition to her role at the COG, she serves on several boards and committees devoted to community and neighborhood economic revitalization. She also is skilled in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which she uses often in her line of work and teaches various GIS courses locally. She holds two Bachelor’s Degrees and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the Heinz School at Carnegie Mellon University.
Jennifer Kwiatek
Government Grants Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 109
Jennifer Kwiatek joined the SRCOG team in April, 2024. For almost 20 years, she coordinated processes, projects, and communications for The Kiskiminetas Spring School’s College Counseling Office. Jenny has a degree in Education from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana, and decades of experience volunteering and working for non-profit entities.
Natalie Boydston
Director of Program Operations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 105
Natalie Boydston joined the staff of the SRCOG as program director in 2018. Natalie started as an intern for the SRCOG in 2016 while she completed a Master of Public Administration with a focus in Urban Affairs and Planning at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. She completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio University majoring in Wildlife Biology and earned a post-baccalaureate certificate in Geographical Information Systems through Penn State.
Kayla Geahry
Real Estate Marketing Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 106
Kayla Geahry began as the Accounts and Office Manager of SRCOG in June 2020. She brings almost 10 years of experience as an Office Manager and Director of Operations at a small social media marketing agency located in Pittsburgh, where she honed her skills in human resources, accounting, and other operations-based responsibilities. Kayla is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Communications.
Vannie Wang
GIS and Data Analyst
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 102
Vannie Wang began as the GIS and Data Analyst at SRCOG in May 2023, following her internship. She holds a Master of Public Administration with Social Policy at the University of Pittsburgh, and Bachelor of Arts with Broadcasting and Television at the China University of Geosciences.
Penny Donaldson
Office Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 104
Penny Donaldson began as the Office Coordinator in April 2024. Her background includes client assistance services, office administration, and credit education and repair. Penny also volunteers some of her time to local community engagement centers.
Alan Sisco
Director of Special Projects
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 107
Alan is a Pittsburgh native, a safe and healthy housing expert, and 15-year veteran of community development efforts both locally and nationally. As a teenager he worked hauling shingles up the ladder and pulling carpet staples from old floors with his dad’s small construction business in South Oakland. As a professional, he’s lead organizations, projects, and teams dedicated to the preservation of affordable housing, preventing blight and improving individual and community health. Most recently, Alan served as the CEO of Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, where he helped repair over 1,000 homes for lower-income residents in Allegheny County. He currently serves on the advisory committee for Pittsburgh’s Housing Opportunity Fund.
Kristin L. Gusten
Finance and Administration Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 103
Kristin Gusten joined the SRCOG in June, 2024 in the role of Finance and Administration Director. With over 20 years of dedicated service in public higher education administration as well as additional experience in the public sector, Kristin brings a blend of passion and expertise to her financial endeavors. Kristin’s journey has been one of collaborative problem-solving and innovative fiscal management, embracing each challenge to bring organizations closer to excellence. Whether it is streamlining budgets or championing new and innovative financial systems, her approach is grounded in a commitment to both the mission and the people she serves.
Natalya Luttinger
Community Violence Reduction Initiative Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 462-7600 Ext. 110
Natalya Luttinger began as the Community Violence Reduction Initiative Program Manager at the Steel Rivers COG in January 2024. She will be tasked with administering our DHS funded grant, supporting CURE Mon Valley as well as other DHS funded or independent organizations, in order to facilitate a collaborative community approach to reducing gun violence. Natalya has a Master’s degree in Health Informatics from the University of Pittsburgh and an undergraduate degree in English from West Virginia University.