The People of Luminari

From all walks of life, all means and castes. Luminari were set apart because of their contribution to society, culture, science, business, the arts. So it is with our Luminari. Do you want to join us?

Luminari is named after the Italian word luminare, a reference to the creative visionaries who shared their light and knowledge in order to inspire others with their works. is the Italian word that means experts of their field. The people below are contributing their expertise to Luminari.

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Board Members

Hilda Pang Fu
President
Entrepreneurial in nature, Hilda doesn't know anything about laying bricks, yet excels at building both non-profit and for-profit ventures. Social Entrepreneur, Communicator, Librarian, Builder of Academic and Business Partnerships worldwide. Advocate for gender equity, Hilda speaks three languages and is a Porcelain Painter.

Joyce Fu
Vice President
Joyce is a Legal multitasker, Negotiator, Photographer, and Mom. She is a former in-house attorney for a professional sports franchise.

Gordon Fu
Secretary
Gordon is an established marketing change-agent who currently works as marketing innovations manager for a leader in the worldwide medical technology market. He is a Communicator, Analyst, Planner, Product Launcher, International Businessman, Youth Advocate, and Surfer.

Ilene Hurwitz Schwartz
Treasurer
Ilene is Director of Marketing for BPU Investment Management, Inc. She has over 30 years of experience in marketing communications and development. Marketer, Communicator, Academician, and Family Advocate.

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Luminari

Linda Ambroso
Linda is a consultant on Security, Education, and Public Policy issues. She is a Consensus Builder, Education Reformer, and Community Volunteer. And Speaks three languages, with Cooking as her fourth.

Harold Behar
Harold is President and Creative Director at Behar-Fingal, an agency that delivers innovative, integrated marketing solutions to nonprofits and small businesses. Problem Solver and Idea Generator, he enjoys Traveling, experiencing Live Music, and Comic and Cartoon Art.

Lani Cataldi
Lani is co-founder of Gemini Theater Company and works as Artistic Director, Musical Director, and Director of Education and Development. Owner/Producer of Have Party Will Travel children's entertainment company and Outreach Performer for Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. She is an Actress, Singer, Composer-Lyricist, Visual Artist, proud Mom, lover of Native America and her 1820s log cabin home.

Rebecca Cataldi
Rebecca is Program Manager at the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (ICRD). Founder of the American-Islamic Friendship Project. Named an Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation. And is a Conflict Resolution Specialist and Trainer, Language Educator, and Published Author.

Gina Catanzarite
Gina is Owner of Arania Productions. She is the Co-Author of two non-fiction books and Teaches broadcast journalism at Point Park University. And is an Emmy award-winning television Producer, Writer, Family Advocate and Media Consultant.

Bonnie Chan
Bonnie is an Advertising Media Professional with the fortune of working with top brands from both the ad agencies and client side. She is an Integrated Communications Consultant, Emerging Media Expert, Negotiator, stickler on Return on Investment, and Lover of Interior Design.

Annamaria Fato
Annamaria is living and working in Zurich, Switzerland as Marketing Manager at Zurich Financial Services. Speaks Italian, French Spanish and German. Lover of Travel and Culture.

Jennifer Ernisse Stancil
Jen is a Change Agent, a Builder of Ideas, Models, and Collaborations, and is gifted in the art of Creating Experiences. She has a specialty in understanding girls' motivations and engagement in STEM career fields, and has discussed the topic internationally. And is a MacArthur Digital Media Award Winner, a Scientist, Wife and Mother.

Rick Tony
Rick is Department Chair of Mathematics at Shady Side Academy Senior School, where he has taught since 1997. Recently conducted Statistical Research tracking dolphins in Greece. Enjoys Cooking, Music, Pocket Billiards, Board Games, Films, and spending time with his Wife of 17 years and Cat of 16 years. After Directing I Want to be an Ambassador! this summer, he can be found frequenting the Beach and Phish concerts.

Gina DeMarco Oliphant
Gina teaches information Technology while also Coaching and Training her fellow faculty members on creating and using online classrooms. She is a Linguist, Translator, Advocate for Literacy, Cross Cultural Communication, and International Business.

Joe Wos
Joe is a Cartoonist and Storyteller. Executive Director and founder of the ToonSeum. Producer, Artist, Keynote Speaker, Children's Performer, Educator, and Visual Literacy Advocate.

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Team Members

Pilar Brown
Pilar is Graphic Designer and Owner of PilarDesigns. As a Designer, Writer, and Editor, she broadens the knowledge base of business and non-profit organizations to community members and the media. She is a Creator, Visual Communicator, Creative Problem Solver, and Community Advocate.

Jacqueline McWilliams
Jacqueline is a recent graduate and devotee of the History of Art & Architecture, Western European Studies and the French language. Specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art Consultation, Exhibition Design and Event Production, she has a critical eye for Design. Expressionist, Curator, Visual Artist, Connection Maker and Traveler.