Team Members

Sabrina Saunders Mosby serves as President and CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, an economic development organization focused on strengthening workforce competitiveness, talent retention, and organizational performance across Southwestern Pennsylvania. Under her leadership, Vibrant Pittsburgh has expanded its regional reach, engaging more than 50,000 stakeholders through a cross-sector network of employers, institutions, and community partners.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Sabrina is a respected regional civic leader known for building partnerships across business, philanthropy, government, higher education, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector. Throughout her career, she has led organizations through periods of growth, transition, and changing economic and social landscapes, with experience spanning organizational strategy, revenue diversification, fundraising, governance, and institutional partnership development.

At Vibrant Pittsburgh, Sabrina works with regional leaders and employers to strengthen the systems, workplace practices, and connections that help organizations attract, develop, and retain talent. Her leadership reflects a broader commitment to positioning Southwestern Pennsylvania as a region where people can build meaningful careers, organizations can compete for talent, and communities can thrive.

A recognized public speaker and thought leader, Sabrina has been honored as a New Pittsburgh Courier Woman of Excellence and a six-time Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 leader. In 2025, she was selected as one of 10 regional leaders to represent Pittsburgh in the Harvard Business School Young American Leaders Program.

Sabrina serves on the boards of Allegheny Health Network, Carlow University, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the National Association of Corporate Directors Three Rivers Chapter. She also serves on the Community Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

She holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Social Change from Carlow University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. A Pittsburgh native, Sabrina lives in the region with her family.

For speaking engagements or to schedule a meeting with Sabrina, please contact LayAnn Allah at layanna@vibrantpittsburgh.org

Lora McKnight leads strategic operations at Vibrant Pittsburgh, advancing the organization as a regional talent and culture accelerator. She works with employers and partners across the Pittsburgh region to strengthen workplace cultures, develop inclusive leadership, and build the conditions that attract, retain, and grow talent—supporting inclusive economic growth for the region.

Lora brings deep experience convening stakeholders and translating community insight into practical strategies and programs. She has contributed to the Immigrants and Internationals Advisory Council of Allegheny County, the Welcoming Pittsburgh Advisory Council for the City of Pittsburgh, and Awaken Pittsburgh, and currently serves on the boards of Allies for Children and the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. She is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh (XL Cohort, the “best cohort ever”) and a proud Girl Scouts Troop Leader.

Her background includes roles at The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwestern PA and Chatham University. Lora earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University and holds an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh.

Allegra B. Elson is responsible for Vibrant Pittsburgh’s suite of member-facing programs, services, and membership development efforts, leading the strategy, development, delivery, and assessment of learning offerings and member solutions that advance inclusive workplaces.

Allegra has extensive experience in teaching, facilitation, project management, and curriculum design and implementation in both nonprofit and for-profit industries. She taught English as a Foreign Language in China, Indonesia, Italy, and Turkey. She was an adjunct professor of Italian at the University of Pittsburgh, Kent State University, and Duquesne University. As a volunteer member of AmeriCorps, she served as an English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education instructor.

Allegra is embedded in the immigrant, refugee, and international communities as a member of the Immigrants & Internationals Advisory Council at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services; she also co-chairs its LGBTQ+ subcommittee. She serves on the City of Pittsburgh’s Welcoming Communities Advisory Council through the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Allegra serves on the Board of Directors of ARYSE (Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education). She also volunteers her time as Vice-Chair of the Italian Nationality Room Committee at the University of Pittsburgh.

A native Pittsburgher, Allegra has a Master’s degree in Italian Language and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and a TESOL Certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and was named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 under 40 by Pittsburgh Magazine.

Irving Torres is responsible for overseeing Vibrant Pittsburgh’s member retention strategy, data and processes related to member recruitment and retention, and managing the logistics of all member engagement events. He is excited to bring his non-profit leadership and capacity building as well as community partnership experience to his role.

For the past 7 years, Irving has been involved with spearheading a myriad of community-based programming initiatives throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. These initiatives include coordinating gender-based violence prevention programming through the University of Pittsburgh and directing Pittsburgh’s National Health Corps, an AmeriCorps program, dedicated towards mitigating health disparities in underserved communities via the promotion of health access and health education.

A New York City native by way of Queens and Harlem, Irving considers Pittsburgh his second home. Irving is interested in creative writing, mental health advocacy, mindfulness, and finding a variety of ways to share a laugh with loved ones.

Matthew Yohe is responsible for facilitating program and event workflow for all aspects of Vibrant Pittsburgh’s annual cycle of member and talent community programming and events. Matthew has experience in developing and managing non-profit events and programs such as educational courses, member events, and conferences. For the past three years he managed educational programs for emergency medical service educators virtually and in various cities across the country. Matthew has also worked to promote healthy food access programs in Pittsburgh via urban gardening programs and community garden projects and continues to be an advocate and resource for these initiatives.

Matthew has a B.S. degree in Sociology from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. As a native of Pittsburgh, he is excited to bring his enthusiasm and experiences to Vibrant Pittsburgh’s mission of fostering equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplaces. In his spare time Matthew enjoys time with his plants, pets, family, and being outdoors.

Markeea Hart is a powerhouse of creativity and enthusiasm! With a flair for transforming ideas into vibrant realities, Markeea is your go-to expert for all things social media, project management, and marketing magic.

As a Certified Scrum Master, Markeea knows how to juggle multiple projects with ease, all while maintaining a cool and collected demeanor. Her knack for turning complex challenges into smooth, successful outcomes is truly something to behold. Whether she’s orchestrating a high-energy marketing campaign or diving into the nitty-gritty of CRM systems, Markeea brings a burst of innovation and fun to every task.

Markeea is the visionary behind Girls Running Sh**(GRS), a platform she created to inspire and uplift women everywhere. From organizing fabulous events to crafting eye-catching social media content, she’s all about spreading positivity and empowering others. With GRS, she’s not just running things—she’s running them with style!

With extensive experience as an Executive Assistant, LayAnn Allah now serves as the Executive & Team Support Coordinator at Vibrant Pittsburgh, where she adeptly oversees administrative operations, coordinates team initiatives, and ensures organizational efficiency. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Criminology at Southern New Hampshire University, earning distinction on the President’s List in September 2024.

A proud member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, LayAnn is deeply committed to leadership, personal growth, and community service. She actively contributes to her church, God’s Re-Creation Christian Center, embodying a dedication to excellence and a passion for making a positive impact in every endeavor.