BRASHEAR
BOARD 2024-2025
The Brashear Board of Directors provides strategic vision and governance for the Association ensuring mission-driven programs and projects that build strong neighborhoods where everyone has a fair shot! The Board meets quarterly and elects new board members on a rolling basis.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Serafini is PNC Community Development Banking’s Market Manager for the Pittsburgh, Erie, Central PA and Morgantown Markets, responsible for leading and influencing the team’s objectives, monitoring business results and metrics, and leading the team in bringing a full range of PNC’s products and services to the client. David is also responsible for managing an effective network of senior internal and external relationships, such as community and/or industry relationships, to actively acquire new clients and/or expand existing clients and enhance the client experience. David joined PNC Bank in April 2012 as an Asset Manager within the New Markets Tax Credit Investment Group prior to moving to the Community Development Banking group in August 2014. David began his banking career with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania in 2003 where he worked in various capacities of the Commercial Real Estate Group including CRA Relationship Lending, Portfolio management, and lastly as a Relationship Manager in the Bank’s Distressed Commercial Real Estate Assets Division. Overall, David’s responsibilities included structuring and making loans that would conform to the Bank’s policies on CRA lending; monitoring the compliance of debtor fiscal reporting and loan covenant requirements; and, in the capacity as a workout specialist; restructuring of debt obligations and enforcement of loan obligations in protecting the Bank’s real estate collateral as well as managing forecasts of reserves and charge off recommendations to management. Prior to joining Citizens Bank, David was employed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh where he was responsible for the facilitation of several neighborhood development housing initiatives involving various community development organizations through his management of the Agency’s non-profit Housing Development Corporation. In the early stages of his tenure at the URA, David was a project monitor in the Multi-family housing division with responsibilities that included developing and implementing an internal compliance monitoring system acceptable to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). David’s development of this monitoring system provided the URA with a convenient means to obtain household income information which was necessary to include and compliment the URA’s federal regulatory reporting requirements. David was also a lender in both the multi-family and single-family housing divisions which involved structuring complex multi-leveraged deals including affordable housing developments which utilized equity from the sale of Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits. David has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University and a Masters of Business Administration from Point Park University.
David Serafini
President
Juli Milan
2nd Vice President
Diane Dawson
Board Member
Through instinct, empathy, and original design, Nic has nearly 20 years of experience in sustainable development and systems design that have advanced communities, organizations, finances, and fellow humans alike. Built on a foundation of human centered design rooted in his experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer and refined with a Public Policy and Management Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University, he continues to create a career of working in the entrepreneurial space where innovative and sustainable partnerships can be fostered that enable enduring and distinguished results. Nic has a clear record of creating and identifying shared value in corporate business models, negotiating staff and resource overlap for mutual benefit, pursuing joint funding opportunities, and increasing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through innovative process improvements and technological implementations. Drawing upon the wisdom of others through a network of amazing friends, mentors, and colleagues, Nic is a lifelong learner who is dedicated to positive community and social change. He is a systems thinker with a sharp passion for diversity, empowerment, transparency, and effective financial/operational management. Education and experiences have allowed Nic to develop a myriad of skills and passions, including business operations and complex management, solving for increased efficiency, innovative inter-organization collaboration, talent identification/development, building and developing effective teams, recognizing untapped and under-utilized community and organizational assets, fiscal management and transparency, strategic planning, negotiation, and program development.
Nicolas Jaramillo
Board Member
Sean Thomas
Board Member
Rick Hopkinson
Immediate Past President
Linda joined the Brashear Board in 2023. She has over 20 years of experience in Program and Project Management, most recently at BNY in the field of data management and governance. She is also the Volunteer Coordinator and a handler for Go Team Therapy Dogs Pittsburgh. Linda brings her enthusiasm and management skills to further the mission and values at The Brashear Association by providing support for event and planning committees. Linda grew up in South Park and currently resides in Monongahela.
Linda Bates
1st Vice President
Suzy Waldo is a library services manager at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, with a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and community engagement. With over two decades of experience across nonprofits and libraries, Suzy has established herself as a trusted expert known for her empathy, collaborative approach, and results-driven mindset. Suzy holds a bachelor’s degree in writing, a master’s degree in library and information science and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning. Throughout her career, she has taken on key roles that have influenced organizational development, streamlined operations, and fostered inclusive team cultures. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Suzy is an active member of the Pittsburgh community, involved in various civic and nonprofit initiatives that support local development and social impact. She is passionate about community engagement and brings that same passion into every project she undertakes. Suzy is proud to be a member of the Brashear Association Board and looks forward to contributing her time and energy to the organization.
Suzy Waldo
Secretary
Daniel joined the Brashear Board in 2022. Daniel has been in the investment and financial services industry for almost 30 years. Currently, Daniel serves as the president for Fragasso Financial Advisors. In this role, Daniel oversees the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic direction across each department. As chair of the Investment Committee, he has executive oversight of the portfolio management department and is involved in various aspects of the decision making and strategic perspectives related to investment portfolios. He earned his bachelor’s degree and his M.B.A. from Duquesne University. Daniel is also a Certified Financial Planner. Daniel is passionate about giving back to the community, serving on various nonprofit boards including the Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA and the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Association. He is passionate about the success of the city’s neighborhoods and believes that many nonprofits can make a difference in the lives of our valued residents. Brashear exemplifies the good work that is needed for success. Daniel is a native of the City of Pittsburgh, Beechview, neighborhood. Daniel currently resides in the city’s South Side neighborhood with his wife, Samantha.
Daniel Dingus
Treasurer
Elaine Evosevic-Lozada
Board Member
Jason Griffin
Board Member
Damian attended the University of Pittsburgh and majored in Finance. He has been a resident of the Southside area for 2 years. After engaging in service throughout high school and college Damian wanted to get more involved with an organization to deepen his roots in his community.
Damian Lowe
Board Member
Megan Stearman
Board Member
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JOIN OUR BOARD
Board Members work closely with the Executive Director to govern the association assuring that the organization remains mission focused and meets its strategic goals and objectives. Quarterly board meetings are currently held in person at the Brashear CARES Center conference room and are available as a hybrid meeting. There are three (3) standing Committees; Executive and Governance, Finance and Audit, and the Nominating Committee.
Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a letter of intent along with a resume or CV and two references. The letter of intent should include the basis for your interest in serving on the Brashear Board as well as experience working on boards, committees, and work groups, volunteer work, membership, or work with a nonprofit organization or community-based organization.