Lora McKnight leads strategic operations and program development at Vibrant Pittsburgh, spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the Pittsburgh region. With a passion for fostering inclusive practices, Lora has crafted and implemented transformative programs aimed at advancing these crucial efforts.

Previously contributing to the Immigrants and Internationals Advisory Council of Allegheny County and the Welcoming Pittsburgh Advisory Council, Lora currently serves on the boards of Awaken Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance and is a recent graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh (XL Cohort). Her background includes roles at The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwestern PA and Chatham University. Lora earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University and holds an MLIS degree from the University of Pittsburgh.