Quayla Allen-Comella (she/her) is an inclusion and impact strategist working at the intersection of arts and culture, food, and tourism. With a bachelor's degree in Communications from Chatham College for Women, advanced studies in Food Studies at Chatham University, and a career spanning higher education, management consulting, food and beverage, and media industries, Quayla brings a rich perspective that drives innovation by integrating diverse experiences and insights. Her passion for connection and culture has driven her to champion diverse and independent voices through her past with the Sundance Film Festival and as a former James Beard Foundation Media Awards judge. Beyond her professional endeavors, Quayla seamlessly integrates her passions of enjoying food and farmers markets, working towards her Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) diploma in wine, and infusing pickleball into her life, enjoying these activities alongside her partner Ryan and their senior Chihuahua/Wiener dog, Rod.

Gerry is the Executive Director of the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. He works with faculty, students, and staff to strengthen brain research collaborations across multiple departments to accelerate neuroscience research and discovery. Before joining CMU, he helped launch two separate education technology companies in the Pittsburgh region. Gerry also worked at the Heinz Endowments for 13 years as Senior Program Officer for education grantmaking and was a legislative staff member for the late Senator John Heinz while living in Washington, DC. Gerry and his wife Samantha and their two children Nathan and Anna love watching films together. It’s a shared passion that inevitably leads to conversation, debate, and laughter.

Tony is an internationally exhibited visual artist and an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Film and Media Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh. A dedicated supporter of the arts and artist-run spaces, he served as a longtime volunteer at the ACRE artist residency program in Chicago, IL and founded a free-to-the-public microcinema in Milwaukee, WI. He’s a member of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and co-founder/curator of the gallery series Open Concept. A living organ donor, husband, and father, he currently resides in the verdant forests of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood.

Tracy founded NEXTpittsburgh and was publisher for seven years before selling the publication in December 2020. Her love of the community and arts is evident in NEXT which continues its strong focus in both areas. Tracy is now writing and acting as a communications consultant while serving on a strategic partnership and community engagement committee for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. She is also on the board of the Pittsburgh Glass Center and is a former board member of Contemporary Craft, Visit Pittsburgh and the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management. She and her husband Nick live on the bike trail along the Allegheny River and she loves to kayak, paddleboard and bike. She is also big on travel and has visited all 50 states and—so far—44 countries.

Elaine Gelb has served on the board of Film Pittsburgh since her retirement in 2016 from a career of practicing medicine as a Medical Director of an outpatient medical practice. Through involvement with Film Pittsburgh, she has been able to merge her interests in social issues, global travel, and the arts. As chair of the planning committee, she has played an active role in developing the organization's strategic plan. In addition to film, Dr. Gelb enjoys horseback riding, playing piano, and attending theater and concerts.

For over forty years Norton Gusky has demonstrated in his teaching the power of technology as a tool for empowering kids, educators, and communities. Norton first worked as a classroom teacher, then as a technology coordinator. For the past ten years he has been an educational technology broker. He serves on the Board for Film Pittsburgh and for the Neighborhood Learning Alliance (NLA). Norton has taught both graduate-level and Osher courses in Pittsburgh. 

Daryl Hutson is CFO at Navarro Design Associates, a residential design firm in Pittsburgh. He is a lover of film and believes in the power it has to change people’s lives. Daryl has served on the board of Film Pittsburgh since July 2019. He also serves as treasurer of the board of Touchstone Center for Crafts. Daryl also owns a farm in the mountains where he recently relocated. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.

Ashli Molinero, DSc, joined UPMC Health System as the Director of the Disabilities Resource Center in 2015. In this capacity, she ensures accessible healthcare for people with disabilities through education and resource development, staff awareness and training, policy development and facility accessibility. Her commitment to patient advocacy and the delivery of exceptional care is demonstrated in her extensive history of 25+ years of working in the hospital and rehabilitation health care industry concentrating in policy making, instructional design, curriculum development, standards development and compliance, service excellence and service recovery. Prior to joining UPMC, Dr. Molinero was an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology. 

Erin Starzynski is a marketing communications and business development specialist with 20 years of experience. She has worked at well-known local and national brands, including The Washington Post Company, the Discovery and Learning Channels, WQED Multimedia, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She is Marketing Lead at Techstra Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based management and technology consulting firm. Erin may be best known for her first job at Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation driving "Yummy", the West Coast Wienermobile, which is no boloney!