Staff

Emily Anderson,
Project Manager – Neighborhood Policy
David Benitez,
Research and  Banking Manager
Bethany Davidson,
Deputy Director
Ernie Hogan,
Executive Director
Chris Sandvig,
Regional Policy Manger
Ed Nusser,
Program Coordinator

Emily Anderson
Project Manager – Neighborhood Policy

Programs
Membership and Stakeholder Outreach, Program Development, Advocacy and Policy, Education and Training, Member Recruitment.

Work background
Community and Economic Development, Urban Planning, Business Development, Communication and Outreach, Economic and Demographic Research, Affordable Housing

Education
- M.S. Community and Regional Planning; University of Texas
- B.P.A. Public Administration, Geography minor; Texas State University



David Benitez
Research and Banking Manager

Programs
Advocacy and Education, Research Support for PCRG Members and Working Groups.

Work background
International Development, Small-business Development, Community Group Education,  Financial Analysis, GIS, Statistical Analysis, Management Science.

Education
- M.S. Public Policy and Management; Carnegie Mellon University
- B.A.  International Affairs, The George Washington University



Bethany Davidson
Deputy Director

Programs
Advocacy and policy, Vacant Property Working Group

Work background
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Consensus Building, Education and Outreach, Group Facilitation for the Nonprofit and Community Development Sectors, Vacant Property Reclamation Process and Policy.

Education
- M.S. Public Policy and Management; Carnegie Mellon University
- Fellow in Public Affairs; Coro Center for Civic Leadership
- B.A. International Politics, French minor; Pennsylvania State University



Ernie Hogan
Executive Director

Programs
Fundraising, Relationship Management, Member Development

Work background
Real Estate Finance & Development, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Community Development, Commercial Lending

Education
- B.A. Business Administration and Economic Finance Management, SUNY Buffalo
- Certified Housing Counselor, National Board of Housing Counselors



Ed Nusser
Program Coordinator

Programs
Vacant Property Working Group, Blight and Abandonment Group, Safe Neighborhoods Network, Social media/Website.

Work Background
Policy Research and Advocacy, Member Outreach, Education and Communication.

Education
- M.P.A. Public and Nonprofit Management; University of Pittsburgh, 2012
- B.A. Political Science and Economics, University of Pittsburgh



Chris Sandvig                        
Regional Policy Manager

Programs
Transit Working Group, Communications, Policy

Work Background
Transit and Regional Policy

Education

- M.S. Public Policy and Management; Carnegie Mellon University


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