It would be hard to imagine a better choice to lead Vibrant Pittsburgh — a new nonprofit that recruits and connects diverse newcomers to Pittsburgh’s workforce — than Melanie Harrington who is new to town from Atlanta.

Harrington arrived last July and from her perch on the 28th floor of the Regional Enterprise Building, she spends her days promoting the region and connecting new and existing workers from diverse backgrounds to services, resources and opportunities. Its Welcome Center also helps newcomers find each other…Read more.