The Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

April 28, 2025

Thank you to all who attended the 10th Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast, part of the Green Voice Speaker Series!

This highly engaging event invited thought leaders to explore the intersection of the environment, politics, and business. This year’s theme, “Transition: The Environment, Politics, and Business,” featured an esteemed panel of experts, moderated by Grant Ervin, Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability at S&B USA. Discussions focused on the evolving landscape of sustainability and the critical shifts taking place across these key sectors.

Guests enjoyed a complimentary breakfast. Plus, a live broadcast of the KDKA Morning Show with Larry Richert was on-site during the event.

Grant Ervin currently serves as the Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability at S&B USA, an infrastructure integration firm based in Pittsburgh, Pa that specializes in civil construction solutions in the energy, transportation, ports and waterways and vehicle electrification space.

Grant serves as an integrator of activities by working across departments, agencies and sectors to form public policy and market-based solutions. He brings deep experience, intersecting the worlds of environmental, community and economic development and infrastructure policy to create innovative and sustainable solutions for local governments, private sector clients, community development organizations, and state agencies.

Prior to joining S&B USA, Mr. Ervin served as the Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Director for the Department of City Planning for the City of Pittsburgh.

Rebecca L. Lucore is a purpose-driven leader who founded RLucore Consulting in May 2024 after nearly three decades of experience in designing, implementing, and leading social impact, philanthropic, and sustainability initiatives that align corporate objectives with community needs. She’s a seasoned leader who bridges the corporate and NGO sectors, leveraging a deep understanding of the power of public-private partnerships to amplify social, philanthropic, and sustainability outcomes.

Rebecca is passionate about empowering people by fostering a sense of purpose, driving employee engagement, and enhancing talent retention—while advancing shared value that catalyzes meaningful, long-term community transformation. She’s a strategic communicator and expert storyteller, adept at championing the three pillars of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental equity—through collaboration and alliance-building.

She has worked in various capacities over the years, including – strategic communications; thought leadership; philanthropy leadership; sustainability; corporate social responsibility; employee engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; executive support; nonprofit service; STEM and workforce development; and community programs/events.

Brittany Prischak, has recently been named Director of the Department of Sustainability for Allegheny County. Brittany grew up in West View Borough just outside Pittsburgh before graduating from Mercyhurst University in Erie with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Applied Forensic Sciences and moving to Erie to start her career as the Sustainability Officer for Mercyhurst University. Before coming back to Pittsburgh, she also worked for Erie County as their Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, and completed her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Sustainability from Mercyhurst University. She currently holds LEED Green Associate and Building Operators Level 1 certifications.

Both Mercyhurst University and Erie County allowed her to grow her experience in environmental conservation and education through climate action planning, recycling and waste diversion coordination and education, and community action. Some of her favorite projects included planning the annual International Coastal Cleanup and educating the community on climate change impacts to the Great Lakes region.

In her role with Allegheny County, she implements sustainable best practices throughout county operations including transitioning the county fleet to alternative fuels, implementing energy and water efficiency renovations, installation renewable energy on county facilities, increasing sustainable purchasing and the use of sustainable materials, and increasing waste diversion. She looks forward to leading the first Climate Action Plan for the county. 

Anthony DeLuca is a seasoned technology and business leader with 30 years of experience driving innovation, leading software development teams, and delivering strategic transformation across several industries. As a Director of Consulting Services at CGI, he leads a portfolio of technology initiatives, optimizing software delivery and providing innovative solutions for clients.

Beyond his professional expertise, Anthony is deeply committed to community engagement and mentorship. He serves as the Chair of the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information Alumni Advisory Board and holds a seat on the University’s Master of Quantitative Economics Advisory Board. At CGI, he supports the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability by helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes through responsible technology use, including AI and sustainability solutions. He also fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace where CGI Partners can reach their full potential, while ensuring superior returns and positioning CGI as a sustainable and responsible investment choice for shareholders.

Emily DeMasi leads EOS North America engagement on behalf of EOS at Federated Hermes Limited, a UK-based affiliate of Federated Hermes Inc. Prior to joining the EOS team, she spent nearly a decade in the socially responsible investing field, first as an academic publishing her graduate thesis on corporate social responsibility in commercial banks, then as a portfolio manager and investment adviser integrating the social and financial objectives of her clients into her investment process. Her work included engagement with portfolio companies to align their positions on environmental sustainability, human rights, diversity, gender equality, LGBTQ equality and employee relations with long-term value creation. Her diverse background also includes non-profit fundraising, impact investing and community investing, as well as serving as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. She earned her MBA and Master of Public Policy from Duquesne University and her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Boston University.

Brian believes that everyone deserves access to good design. The inspiration for starting Module came while he was directing Within Formal Cities – a documentary about the housing crisis in South America, which debuted in 2016. Prior to starting Module, Brian was a Fulbright Scholar in Santiago, Dominican Republic, where he led an urban design research initiative. He has lectured and given presentations for the American Institute of Architects, the Rockefeller Foundation, and numerous universities in the US and abroad.

Brian has design experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit world. He worked in Blue Sky Department at Walt Disney Imagineering where he helped create new ride concepts for the Disney Parks, and he served as an architectural intern at the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio.

Madeline Kennedy is a dynamic and results-driven government affairs and sustainability professional with extensive experience in advocacy, communication and stakeholder engagement. With a background in navigating regulatory landscapes, Madeline has track record of building strong relationships with government officials, trade associations and nonprofit organizations.

Currently serving as Regional Advocacy Manager & State Government Affairs Representative at Covestro LLC, Madeline plays a key role in shaping policy discussions around sustainability, taxation, workforce development and incentives. She leads sustainability efforts focused on end-of-life recovery and recycling of engineered plastics, while also identifying regulatory risks and developing proactive mitigation strategies.

Victoria Neff is the Director of Human Resources for Carmeuse Americas with responsibilities throughout the US, Canada, Brazil, and Colombia Operations.  She has been with Carmeuse Americas since March 2013, starting as the Canadian HR Manager and then transitioning to the Director’s role in 2019, moving to Pittsburgh in the process. 

Victoria holds an Honors Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, and a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) from Queen’s University.  Victoria has sat on the Carmeuse Americas Sustainability team for 8 years and leads a team of key contributors to community initiatives across the Americas.

Nathan St. Germain studied architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and spent nearly a decade practicing in New York City. In 2012, Nathan moved to Pittsburgh, where he founded Studio St. Germain based on his philosophy of “Building to give back.” Since arriving in Pennsylvania, Nathan has established Studio St. Germain as a leader in high-performance building and progressive design. His interest in the relationship between architecture and the public good is reflected in a wide variety of projects that emphasize the environment, health, and comfort. His work is characterized by rigorous design, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to human values.

Nathan is a licensed architect in Pennsylvania and New York and is a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) and a RESET Accredited Professional. His work has been recognized in numerous publications and has won multiple design and building awards. In addition, Nathan has participated in the Rockefeller 100 Resilient Cities Program and is a contributor to the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan.

 Justine Russo is on the front line of PITT OHIO’s award-winning sustainability programs. Her responsibilities include heading the cross-functional Steering Committee, implementing the company’s carbon calculator, and reporting on actionable sustainability metrics. Russo served on Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors from 2017-2022 and was named Board Chair during her tenure.

 As part of her role at PITT OHIO, Justine also develops data-driven solutions, delivering analysis and tools that leverage information from throughout the PITT OHIO organization, with a concentration on customer, marketing, and sales analytics. 

Justine graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with an MBA and a BS in Civil Engineering.

Christine Waller is the vice president of communications and corporate responsibility at Duquesne Light Company (DLC). In this role, Waller is responsible for furthering the company’s positive impact through a focus on sustainability; corporate giving; and diversity, equity and inclusion. She also oversees the company’s brand and communications team, which is responsible for building DLC’s reputation as a trusted partner through media relations, internal communications and community outreach.
 
Before joining DLC, Waller was the head of corporate social responsibility (CSR) at Viatris, a multi-billion-dollar, Pittsburgh-area pharmaceutical company. While there, she launched the organization’s CSR strategy, which focused on strengthening Viatris’ positive social impact through reporting transparency; ESG goal setting; and stakeholder engagement.

Ryan is the Director of Sustainability at Pittsburgh Regional Transit, where he coordinates the adoption of pollution-free vehicles, renewable electricity, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.  Ryan previously worked for the Rocky Mountain Institute, where he helped cities across the country advance sustainable projects.

Produced by The Green Voice Collective