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\nWinston Alozie<\/p>\nAlozie is a leader in the Bethlehem community, serving as executive director of the Boys & Girls Club and as a Bethlehem Area School Board member. He provides music in various places of worship as minister of music at St. John A.M.E. Zion Church and others. He is well-known throughout the community for his compassion and humility.<\/p>\n
Carol Andersen<\/p>\n
As founder and CEO of Bloom for Women, a nonprofit providing support for survivors of human trafficking, Anderson secured dedicated funding from the Lehigh County district attorney\u2019s office to assist survivors who also have opioid use disorder; partnered with the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to create safe, meaningful employment opportunities for survivors through PA 211; and created an advocacy initiative that positions Bloom as a statewide leader in survivor-centered policy work.<\/p>\n
Saquon Barkley<\/p>\n
Barkley\u2019s journey from a small-town kid in Coplay to a Super Bowl-winning football star shows that hard work and determination can overcome obstacles. Beyond football, Barkley supports youth programs, donates to charities, and speaks out about mental health and social justice. His humility, community involvement and commitment to excellence make him more than just a great athlete \u2014 he\u2019s a role model who motivates others to pursue their goals and give back to others.<\/p>\n
Krista Berardelli<\/p>\n
In 2025, Berardelli, business development director for Agentis Plumbing in Bethlehem, launched the nonprofit Rock to Remember to benefit brain cancer awareness, in honor of her father, Tony. She\u2019s the recipient of multiple awards, including a Lehigh Valley Business 40 Under 40 honoree and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Young Professionals Council Most Influential Social Media Award.<\/p>\n
Kristen Bertucci<\/p>\n
A certified mental health peer specialist and HR director for Bethlehem-based Recovery Partnership, Bertucci has long been an advocate for individuals living with mental illness. During the Pennsylvania budget impasse, she lobbied for continued mental health funding and services, working to ensure the community is aware of the impact of underfunding social services on individuals experiencing mental illness and homelessness.<\/p>\n
Megan Beste<\/p>\n
Beste, district director for former U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, has refocused her work on nonpartisan advocacy and community relations, helping connect state and national nonprofit organizations with individuals and organizations in the Lehigh Valley. She also works to encourage and support community members, especially women, people of color and young professionals, to run for public office for the first time.<\/p>\n
Jayne-Anne Bissell<\/p>\n
As dog care manager at the Sanctuary at Haafsville, Bissell works to save dogs and other animals. In 2025 alone, she rescued and placed into foster or had adopted hundreds of dogs, and even pigs and goats. She advocates for special-needs animals, works with law enforcement to rescue neglected animals and has made significant improvements to Haafsville\u2019s shelter.<\/p>\n
Vanessa Boulette<\/p>\n
Boulette, of Wind Gap, had a far-reaching impact on the Lehigh Valley in 2025. She mentored first-time candidates for office, offering strategic guidance and financial assistance that allowed campaigns to remain competitive and organized. She helped develop Lehigh Valley Young Democrats, organized and supplied poll workers, and played a key role in revitalizing inactive civic groups, helping to lead to increased participation in the 2025 election in Northampton County.<\/p>\n
Dominick Boyd<\/p>\n
Boyd is a dance instructor for Born into the Arts dance studio in Allentown, where he works with children from all backgrounds. Boyd\u2019s positive energy, dedication and influence hellp motivate children to explore their creativity and stay connected to something meaningful. He has built a dance studio that embodies inclusivity, creativity and community. Through his vision, students from all backgrounds and income levels have access to dance instruction and the opportunity to experience the arts in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n
Daniel A. Buglio<\/p>\n
As Lehigh County\u2019s coroner, Buglio has had a visible presence, providing support to county residents at their worst possible time. He held a burial for unclaimed cremation remains and hired two bereavement coordinators to work directly with families, offering one-on-one assistance.\n<\/p>\n
Lee & Dolly Butz<\/p>\n
Lee and Dolly Butz are lifelong philanthropists whose impact can be seen throughout the Lehigh Valley. In 2025, they received the Lifetime Achievement Award from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Take Hold Award from DeSales University. Both are graduates of Allentown High School.<\/p>\n
Sue Butz Stavin<\/p>\n
In 2025, Stavin began her 50th season leading the Emmaus High School field hockey dynasty. She has presided over the nation\u2019s most successful program, having won more than 1,000 games and 15 state titles.<\/p>\n
Seth Campbell<\/p>\n
As director of Street Meds, Campbell has helped shape how the region responds to people experiencing homelessness, substance-use emergencies, serious mental illness and gaps in access to health care. In 2025, Street Meds expanded engagement in encampments and hard-to-reach areas, reducing unnecessary emergency room use and repeat 911 calls; strengthened cross-agency collaboration with local providers, shelters and first responders to move people from crisis to stabilization; and modeled a humane, evidence-based approach that other organizations in the Valley increasingly look to as best practice.<\/p>\n
Duvan Cano<\/p>\n
As tenant advocate and organizer at Community Action Development Bethlehem, Cano helps mediate landlord tenant disputes, connect renters with supportive services and keep folks housed. He helped households avoid eviction and connected them with legal, rental or utility assistance. He had a 100% resolution rate for the 17 landlord disputes he mediated.\n<\/p>\n
Virgil Cardamone<\/p>\n
Cardamone has worked for 10 years to build the Mahoning Drive-In Theater from a business that was on the verge of closing to a thriving community where movie fans from around the country gather to make friends, share experiences and revel in their fandom. He has brought together a team that makes the drive-in feel like a home away from home for many people.\n<\/p>\n
Jabez Carrasquilla<\/p>\n
A disc jockey, radio host and entrepreneur, Carrasquilla is a role model for youth. Also known as \u201cBez Musiq,\u201d he started a DJ program for teens at the Boys and Girls Club, and started a free program for Allentown children who are interested in the arts and\u00a0 music.<\/p>\n
Marisa Carrodo
\nAs development director of the Eastern PA Heart Walks for the American Heart Association, Carrodo has organized two of the largest Heart Walks in the region at Lehigh Valley Zoo, raising critical funds, advancing research and supporting families facing cardiac crises. Through her work, she is also building a nation of lifesavers by ensuring households are prepared for emergencies through CPR training.
\nTiffany Castillo<\/p>\n
The owner of Cozy Corner Counseling in Easton, Castillo has created a welcoming space for children, teens, mothers, families and others. She is an advocate, leader and an inspiration who gives back to her community through events such as Beyond the Break, which offered free screenings, workshops and resources.<\/p>\n
Joetta Clark Diggs<\/p>\n
An Olympic track star and Lehigh Valley native, Diggs is a motivational speaker and founder of the Joetta Clark Diggs Foundation. She returned to competition in 2025, breaking the American Masters\u2019 record for the 100-meter dash at the regional championship at 62 years old. And recently, at age 63, she broke another record in the American indoor 200 meter for women ages 60-64.<\/p>\n
Christian Colon<\/p>\n
Owner of C23 Ink Tattoo Studio, Colon is a role model to the community and other tattoo artists. He organizes a monthly community activity at his shop, and donates proceeds to nonprofit organizations. He is changing the way tattoo artists are viewed through his outreach.<\/p>\n
Don Cunningham<\/p>\n
A former mayor of Bethlehem and Lehigh County executive, now president and CEO of Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp., Cunningham has been a central figure in the region\u2019s continued economic revival as it rebounded from the loss of heavy industry into a top market for economic development. Last year, Site Selection magazine, a leading industry publication, ranked the Lehigh Valley as the No. 3 mid-sized market in the nation for economic development, and regional employment reached record highs.<\/p>\n
Chuck Deprill<\/p>\n
Deprill is founder of Corey and Kimberly\u2019s Ride Continues, a nonprofit that raises awareness, offers solutions and provides resources to those affected by substance use disorder. He is known to many in Upper Macungie Township, having been a volunteer first responder since the age of 14. He spent about 12 years at Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company and continues to work at Cetronia Ambulance Corps, where he\u2019s been for 56 years.<\/p>\n
Andrea Swarat and Sarah Dinan<\/p>\n
This sister-duo started a nonprofit called USA Replay, formerly Nazzy Replay, that takes mildly used sports equipment and redistributes it at no cost to kids who need it. They also fund a scholarship for a graduating high school senior through their organization. In addition to providing sports equipment to those in the community, they also help improve access to mental wellness and volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n
Daniel Djuro Goiricelaya
\nAs director of arts integration of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School and member of the Allentown Arts Commission, Djuro Goiricelaya builds bridges between education, culture and civic life through the power of expression. He is the co-founder of El Patio de Mi Casa, an artist-centered community initiative, and La Casita de Bambu, a creative residency program that fosters collaboration among local and international artists.
\nGloria Domina<\/p>\n
Domina has worked in the community for more than 40 years as a volunteer and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for abuse victims, homeless people and children with severe illness. In 2025, she was recognized as Northampton County Volunteer of the Year for her work. As a music producer and visual artist, she has donated her time and talent to a variety of organizations. She is also a mentor and advocate for young people in learning about the music industry.<\/p>\n
Kyle Edwards<\/p>\n
In addition to being a highly sought-after commissioned muralist and owner of Inkwell LLC, an art incubator in Allentown, Edwards has worked to help reinvigorate downtown Allentown with community-building events and art programming. He is a member of the Allentown Chamber of Commerce board of directors, the vice chair of the newly formed Downtown Allentown Alliance and a member of the Allentown Arts Commission.\n<\/p>\n
Angela Faidley<\/p>\n
Besides running the Out of Our Minds Arts Studio, Faidley is the organizer of the Macungie Halloween Parade and serves on a variety of committees. She also runs the nonprofit Mandee\u2019s Lunchbox, in honor of her daughter Amanda, which helps adults fighting cancer with lunchboxes of treats during treatment. She gives away $4,000 per month in gift cards to adults and caregivers fighting cancer.<\/p>\n
Dawn Fenner<\/p>\n
Fenner is the director of Bethlehem\u2019s Essentials Cafe, a pay-what-you-can community cafe. She welcomes everyone with a delicious meal, regardless of their ability to pay. She has a consistent group of volunteers who give their time to her and the cafe, a testament to her leadership and personality.<\/p>\n
Victoria Fields<\/p>\n
In 2025, Fields continued to shape the Lehigh Valley through entrepreneurship, cultural advocacy and community leadership. As co-owner of Agency Cowork and CEO of Victoria Fields Agency, she provided strategic marketing, brand elevation and business development support for local entrepreneurs. She also expanded the reach of her nonprofit, the Agency Arts & Culture Alliance, promoting arts access, multicultural programming and creative equity across the region.\n<\/p>\n
Corinne Goodwin<\/p>\n
In 2025, as executive director of the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project, Goodwin helped keep more than 50 people in secure housing, helped 67 people with utilities and other costs, provided more than 3,400 meals and provided gender-affirming clothing to 39 people. The organization also paid for legal name changes, provided mentorships and scholarships, trained 2,500 people on cultural competency and other topics, and coordinated 4,000 signatures to petition the governor to take action to protect trans health care access.<\/p>\n
Bryon L. Grigsby<\/p>\n
As Moravian University president, Grigsby has overseen a 51% increase in enrollment since 2014, making Moravian the fastest growing university in the region and the fifth-fastest growing college in the country. Among his recent achievements was the opening last year of the Haupert Union Building, a \u201cHUB\u201d for students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n
Liesel Gross<\/p>\n
As CEO of the Lehigh County Authority, Gross has had a direct, measurable impact on public health, environmental protection, and the region\u2019s long-term sustainability. , During her time as CEO, LCA has advanced some of the most significant infrastructure initiatives in Lehigh Valley\u2019s recent history, including a multiyear, multi-hundred-million-dollar regional wastewater planning and investment effort to modernize aging sewer systems, protect waterways and ensure the Lehigh Valley is positioned for sustainable growth.\n<\/p>\n
Matt Halm<\/p>\n
Halm is a visionary mural artist whose work has become an integral part of the cultural identity of the Lehigh Valley and beyond. He completed the Moravian mural in Bethlehem, honoring the city\u2019s new designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most recently, he was commissioned by Walmart to create a 27,000-square-foot mural at the Walmart Headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, the largest mural in the state.<\/p>\n
Zekay Hamoui<\/p>\n
Hamoui is a soup kitchen supervisor who is dedicated to serving the homeless with compassion and commitment. Every day, Hamoui steps into the kitchen not simply to prepare meals, but to create dignity, hope and connection for those who have been forgotten by society. To him, caregiving is not a task; it is a promise.<\/p>\n
Janaja D Harris<\/p>\n
Chef and owner of Fires Kitchen LLC, Harris started her own catering business from scratch and gives back by making meals for those in need. During the federal government shutdown, she provided complimentary meals to individuals facing food insecurity due to the delay in SNAP benefits.\n<\/p>\n
Michael Hawkins<\/p>\n
As CEO of Netizen Corp., Hawkins has supported the Lehigh Valley\u2019s veteran population through donations and support to service agencies. He was recognized by Northampton County College with an Excellence in Internships award for providing job shadowing, paid internships and hiring of dozens of interns from that school. He is an adjunct professor of computer science at LCCC and also an investor and adviser with the Lehigh Valley Angel Investors, who seek to invest and grow cutting-edge startups in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
Carolina Hernandez<\/p>\n
Hernandez is assistant dean and director of Community Service at Lehigh University, where she has worked to build a bridge between Lehigh and the south Bethlehem community. Under her leadership, nearly 2,700 students participate in service across the Lehigh Valley every year. She organized the Fountain Hill Elementary School Food Pantry and oversees cornerstone programs like the Great South Side Sale, which diverts tons of usable goods from landfills each year while raising funds for local nonprofits.\n<\/p>\n
Kassie Hilgert<\/p>\n
Under her leadership as CEO, ArtsQuest has become a place where individuals from all backgrounds can experience the transformative power of the arts. She has expanded spaces that not only welcome and inspire artists but also enrich our community with creativity, energy, and opportunity. In doing so, she has positioned Bethlehem as a vibrant destination.<\/p>\n
Kari Holmes
\nAs executive director of The Rising Sun Initiative, Holmes\u2019 work bridges humanitarian relief; diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; and artistic expression, leaving a lasting impact across the Lehigh Valley and beyond as a cornerstone of growth. In 2025, she championed the celebration of \u201cThe 125th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing,\u201d honoring Lehigh Valley African-American educators and leaders. She also launched a civic engagement initiative mobilizing Latino voters.
\nJenae Holtzhafer<\/p>\n
Holtzhafer is founder and executive director of The Kindness Project, a nonprofit that serves the foster care community. In 2025, she expanded the organization\u2019s outreach to ensure even more foster families receive essential goods, during a time when the foster care system continues to face rising demand. She also introduced \u201clasting experience\u201d initiatives, giving foster kids opportunities for joy, connection and normalcy through activities like sports participation, arts programs and family outings. She also launched a Mobile Boutique, created to reach foster families in remote or underserved areas.<\/p>\n
Joan Howe<\/p>\n
Howe is a dedicated volunteer and co-chair of the popular AAUW annual book sale. During election season, she spent weekends canvassing neighborhoods to get out the vote. She has hosted many local candidates in her home, regardless of their party, and has arranged for many speakers to present timely topics at AAUW meetings and puts out a newsletter regularly discussing specific current events. She was a teacher for many years at Hanover Elementary School in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
Peter Keady<\/p>\n
Founder of First Responder Chaplain Corps, Keady has since started a partnership with many fire departments, police departments and EMS stations. He is on scene, being there for the first responders and checking in after. Keady sees his first duty as running toward those police officers and firefighters, and offers consolation if and when it\u2019s sought. His role is as a spiritual counselor without being overtly spiritual.<\/p>\n
Justin Keiper<\/p>\n
Keiper is funeral director of Canelmi Funeral Home in Bethlehem. In 2025, he was runner-up for Funeral Director of the Year by American Funeral Director Magazine. He was named to the \u201c40 Under 40\u201d list by Lehigh Valley Business and won the Exceptional Leadership Award from the American Heart Association. His impact on the Lehigh Valley community goes far beyond his professional role, serving on multiple nonprofit boards and starting Heart and Healing, a grief support group offered in partnership with the Cancer Support Community.<\/p>\n
Rick Koze<\/p>\n
Koze and his team at Kay Builders helped Valley Youth House rebuild Camp Fowler, a 43-acre camp in Orefield, all through charitable contributions. The $5 million project spanned 2019 to 2025 and involved many contractors, companies and community donors.\n<\/p>\n
Riley Kreuzer<\/p>\n
Krezuer is manager of Street Outreach for the Lehigh Conference of Churches, and plays a central role in the region\u2019s street-level crisis response, outreach and stabilization work. In 2025, his leadership was visible across multiple high-needs areas in the Valley, and was on the front lines helping homeless people who were evicted from encampments in Allentown and Bethlehem. He is a critical connector between Street Meds, Community Connections, New Bethany, shelters, county agencies and law enforcement.\n<\/p>\n
Andrea Kushnir<\/p>\n
Kushnir is founder of Leo\u2019s League Pediatric Cancer Fund, a nonprofit she started after her son Leo was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a pediatric kidney cancer, for which he is in remission. The group\u2019s mission is to help relieve the stress of families battling pediatric cancer and allow them to concentrate on treatment and their loved one by providing support, advocacy and financial assistance.<\/p>\n
Mallory Kutz<\/p>\n
Known as Ms. Motorama 2025, Kutz is a race car driver and ambassador for women in the sport of racing. She launched Queens Who Care, mobilizing pageant queens to participate in their own drives, and together they donated more than 1,000 essential items to Third Street Alliance. She led a seminar that brought together women to talk openly about what inspires them and what challenges them in motorsports and beyond. Through her brand, SpeedArt Creations, she has showcased more than 400 female racers through calendars, artwork and custom coloring books.\n<\/p>\n
Raymond G. Lahoud<\/p>\n
Lahoud, an immigration attorney and managing partner of Lahoud Law Group PC, has been influential in Lehigh Valley elections, funding campaigns on both sides of the political aisle. He also contributed heavily to Lehigh Valley colleges and nonprofits. He\u2019s built one of the region\u2019s fastest-growing law firms, handling immigration matters for more than 2,000 clients in 2025. Through the EB-5 program, he was responsible for foreign investments in the Lehigh Valley that exceed $250 million.<\/p>\n
Ryan Mackenzie<\/p>\n
The first-term congressman from the Lehigh Valley took office after flipping the 7th District red for the first time since 2018. Representing one of the biggest swing districts nationwide, Mackenzie has emerged as a key vote in the closely divided U.S. House. He supported President Donald Trump\u2019s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and became an outspoken critic of Northampton County\u2019s rules for ICE agents on county property. He also broke from party lines to support measures that would extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.<\/p>\n
Yanalit Maldonado<\/p>\n
Maldonado is a case manager at Valley Youth House\u2019s children\u2019s emergency homeless shelter, where she provides vital support to youth and families experiencing crisis. She is a stabilizing presence who helps youth build essential life skills, strengthen their confidence, and connect with the resources they need to move toward safety and stability.\n<\/p>\n
Kayla Marfehka<\/p>\n
As a social media influencer, Marfehka has continued to grow and expand Lehigh Valley with Littles and has created a positive space for parents and caretakers of kids in the area. She has collaborated with many businesses and groups.<\/p>\n
Colleen Marshall<\/p>\n
Marshall is a community leader and organizer. For years, she has been coordinating more than 50 volunteers to buy school supplies, holiday gifts and more for the children at Pinebrook Family Answers. During the government shutdown when SNAP benefits were delayed, she mobilized her network to donate hundreds of pounds of food to fill blessing boxes through Hellertown and Bethlehem every day. She recruited a team of 12 volunteers to help with delivery efforts<\/p>\n
Tyrese Martin<\/p>\n
An Allentown native playing with the NBA\u2019s Brooklyn Nets, Martin has been instrumental in giving opportunities to student-athletes on both the Allen High School boys and girls basketball programs. He has bought sneakers, meals, provided busing to Allen students for the semifinal playoff game, and tickets for a trip to an NBA game.\n<\/p>\n
Denise Martinez<\/p>\n
As founder and CEO of the Slatington nonprofit Caring DAM Hearts, Martinez helps hundreds of homeless people, veterans and others in need. She runs clothing giveaways, has events like Project Warm & Cozy and a children\u2019s Christmas party, and runs a store called Caring Hearts Clothing Closet and More, where everything is free.<\/p>\n
Victor Martinez<\/p>\n
Martinez, owner of La Mega radio station and host of its morning radio show, has been a major influence in the Lehigh Valley\u2019s Spanish-speaking community. He supports, educates and encourages Latinos to go out and vote. He has brought Univision, Telemundo and CNN to discuss the Latino community in the Lehigh Valley, and broadcast from the White House during the 2024 election. He also hosts free events for the community.\n<\/p>\n
Matthew McClanahan<\/p>\n
He has overseen the revitalization of the historic Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In Theatre in Oreland, garnering national attention from \u201cGood Morning America,\u201d CNBC, Variety, the Associated Press, and NPR \u2014 in 2025 alone. He works to ensure the theater operates correctly and efficiently, always working on projects to maintain and enhance the theatrical experience.\n<\/p>\n
Lamont G. McClure<\/p>\n
McClure concluded his second term as Northampton County executive, having served in that role for eight years, following 10 years on County Council. In his final year as executive, the county achieved a benchmark of 20,000 acres of preserved farmland. During his tenure, the county, without raising taxes, promoted economic growth and advocated for light manufacturing.<\/p>\n
Brooke S. McDermott<\/p>\n
As lead organizer for the progressive group Indivisible Lehigh Valley-Bethlehem, McDermott helmed a new, developing political movement in the region for which she had no experience. Indivisible became a vocal presence on the political scene, participating in multiple protests that drew thousands of people.<\/p>\n
Red McFly<\/p>\n
He is the first rapper from Allentown to sign a record deal, with diamond artist French Montana. He has used his success to support his community and has been putting Allentown on the map in the rap world. He made history with his hip-hop on the wall exhibit, bringing an Andy Warhol work to the city and by releasing the first hip-hop art book with lyrics, artwork and a full soundtrack.<\/p>\n
Jill Meyers<\/p>\n
Meyers is the architectural force behind the newly formed Downtown Allentown Alliance,\u00a0 serving as the bridge between a vision for a better downtown and its tangible reality. As DAA acting director, she transformed a complex set of ideas into a fully operational nonprofit organization.<\/p>\n
Nick Miller<\/p>\n
At only 27, Miller in 2022 became the youngest person elected to the Pennsylvania state Senate in more than 135 years. Since then, he has become a reliable advocate for the Lehigh Valley, helping to secure more than $11.7 million in PENNVEST funding to address PFAS contamination in Emmaus and delivering $1 million for a study of how to improve the Route 22 corridor. He also is the youngest person to hold a leadership position in the state Senate, having been elected to serve as chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.<\/p>\n
Carlee Nelson<\/p>\n
In 2025, Nelson made an extraordinary impact on the Lehigh Valley through her leadership of Freedom First Rescue, a foster-based nonprofit in Bethlehem. She led her organization to save more than 200 dogs \u2014 many of them medical cases, neglected animals or high-risk \u201cdeath-row\u201d dogs pulled from under-resourced Southern shelters. She expanded the rescue\u2019s reach in 2025 by organizing multiple major community fundraisers, volunteer events, educational initiatives and partnerships with local businesses.<\/p>\n
Chris Page<\/p>\n
Chris Page has run Betty Lou\u2019s Food Pantry at St. John Church in Coopersburg for more than 20 years, making sure people who are food insecure have food for their families. A small-business owner, he has coordinated food pickups and volunteers for a pantry that fees more than 100 families each month. He also has a major role in organizing the annual Coopersburg Community Day.<\/p>\n
Mark Pinsley<\/p>\n
In 2025, Lehigh County\u2019s elected controller helped persuade the district attorney to take another look at the case of a man convicted of fatally shaking his daughter to death on the basis of inconsistent testimony, ultimately leading to the man\u2019s release after a decade in prison. Prior to that, Pinsley had authored a report examining potential cases of child abuse misdiagnoses in the Lehigh Valley, which led to more than two dozen families filing lawsuits. Those cases became the subject of a three-part New York Times Serial podcast.<\/p>\n
Colleen O\u2019Neal<\/p>\n
A resident of Easton, O\u2019Neal organized and led a coalition of neighbors opposing the Wood Avenue warehouse proposed in Easton and Wilson. The Stop Wood Ave Warehouse coalition has worked to educate the community, turn out in force at more than 10 public meetings and pressured political leaders to listen to residents. The warehouse was denied by Easton officials, and the plans are now the subject of a legal fight.<\/p>\n
Hanna O\u2019Reilly<\/p>\n
O\u2019Reilly is the go-to influencer if you want to be influenced on the best places to go and the best things to do around the Lehigh Valley. Her online presence spans every social media channel you can think of. As content creator for Discover Lehigh Valley, she is a consistent light throughout the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
Frank Pintabone<\/p>\n
As a business owner and Easton City Council member, Pintabone has for the last 13 years organized a Thanksgiving turkey and meal giveaway that benefits hundreds. In addition, he has joined other nonprofits to collect toys for children in need. Pintabone holds community meetings for residents to express their concerns or just give updates on what\u2019s going on around the city. \u201cWhen he hears someone has any type of issue, he reaches out to help and make sure it\u2019s corrected,\u201d wrote one nominator. \u201cHis actions always speak louder than words, he shows up and stays.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jose Rivera<\/p>\n
As a community engagement coordinator with the United Way, Rivera has helped to enhance the communities in the region, by working with multiple agencies for better parks and more affordable housing, and working in the reentry space to improve individuals\u2019 ability to make a living and contribute to the communities they may have harmed.<\/p>\n
Mary Rooney<\/p>\n
Rooney dedicated more than 750 volunteer hours to protecting and improving the Little Lehigh Watershed. As president of the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards, she leads a team of dedicated volunteers in initiatives that go far beyond data collection. She has been instrumental in advancing road salt education and advocacy; strengthened partnerships across the region; mobilized volunteers; and inspired countless individuals to take action for healthier streams. She also co-founded and chairs the PA Road Salt Action Working Group, a statewide coalition advocating for responsible salt use and legislative solutions to protect drinking water and ecosystems.<\/p>\n
Skyelar Ryan<\/p>\n
Skyelar is a 17-year-old Emmaus High School student in the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit classroom. She has hemiplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy and intellectual disabilities, but none of that has stopped her. This past year, she competed in the Pennsylvania Miss Amazing Pageant, a pageant for women and girls with disabilities. She was crowned the Teen Queen of DC and went to Chicago nationals, where she was a finalist. In October, she ran a food drive on her own, collecting 989 pounds of food. She also is a member of EHS Unified Track and Field team.<\/p>\n
Stephen Edward Schleig<\/p>\n
In 2025, Schleig, an officer with the Easton Area School District police department, saved the life of an infant experiencing a medical crisis; organized the school district\u2019s widely celebrated National Leadership Pizza Day, where more than 80 community leaders served pizza, popcorn, apple slices and smiles to students at Cheston Elementary School; organized a districtwide Operation Warm event last November, where every Easton Area School District elementary student received a new winter coat; and helped organize the district\u2019s Shop With a Cop program. He earned the prestigious FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, completing a nationally respected series of advanced leadership courses.<\/p>\n
Kenny Screven<\/p>\n
A social media influencer from Allentown, Screven has had several visits to Harrisburg to meet with Gov. Josh Shapiro and also traveled to Washington to meet President Joe Biden. He has used his social media platforms to promote Black-owned businesses in the Lehigh Valley and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n
Josh Siegel<\/p>\n
At just 32, Siegel became the youngest person ever elected county executive in Pennsylvania, winning decisively in last November\u2019s election. He ran on a platform of increasing affordable housing and improving communication from his office, while also generating attention for his vocal criticism of President Donald Trump. His win followed a quick rise through the local political ranks, first elected to Allentown City Council in 2019 at age 25, and then three years later, elected state representative in the newly-formed 22nd District in Allentown.<\/p>\n
Abby Silfies<\/p>\n
As executive director of the American Heart Association\u2019s Lehigh Valley\/Northeast PA region, Silfies spent 2025 transforming the health and well-being of the Lehigh Valley, saving lives one heart at a time. Her team was recognized as the top-performing AHA region in Pennsylvania. She\u2019s become a widely respected voice for heart-health advocacy, regularly sharing survivor stories. As a ToastiQueen partner, she helps strengthen professional development and leadership opportunities for women across the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
Mark Smith<\/p>\n
A real estate broker and developer, Smith in 2025 was the driving force behind the creation of the 1528 West Apartments, a $19 million affordable housing development in Allentown that provides 49 units for seniors and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He navigated complex zoning, financing, partnerships and community challenges to bring this development to life. When gaps in funding threatened to slow the project down, he contributed some of his personal funds to ensure it moved forward.<\/p>\n
Josh Snyder<\/p>\n
As a history teacher and head football coach at Northwestern Lehigh School District, Snyder mentors students who grow and mature into productive adults. These students develop a consistent work ethnic, and in turn, bring pride and recognition to the district. He devotes many hours to the high school and youth programs, thus the term \u201cHome Grown\u201d has evolved in New Tripoli.<\/p>\n
Charles Sonday<\/p>\n
Sonday\u2019s contributions as associate chief medical information officer have not only advanced St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network, but also set benchmarks across Pennsylvania. He spearheaded SLUHN\u2019s artificial intelligence strategy, creating a unified ecosystem that enhances clinical decision-making, operational efficiency and patient experience. Beyond technology, he mentors teams, fosters collaboration and champions transparency in research.<\/p>\n
Tiffany Sondergaard
\nIn 2025, Sondergaard was instrumental in YWCA Allentown communications and donor acquisition efforts in celebration of their 25th year anniversary, which resulted in a sold-out guest list, extensive media coverage and the highest single donor gift this year. She grew the women\u2019s professional development and networking platform, ToastiQueen, in which businesswomen from all professions and industries can connect, engage in timely discussions, and nurture both personal and professional growth.
\nLisa (Lys) Sparrow-Serraino<\/p>\n
A local who returned home to Bethlehem in 2021 following the murder of her husband and a cancer diagnosis, Sparrow-Serraino turned her grief into action by volunteering her time and skills. She sponsored a proposal that created a fund to replace homeowners\u2019 sidewalks that were damaged by tree roots in a South Side neighborhood. She organized petitions for signatures and presented them during a Bethlehem City Council meeting for a traffic study to be conducted where neighbors deemed an area highly dangerous, leading to an agreement to install crosswalk lines and pedestrian crossing warning signs at or near the three-way intersection of Seneca, West Third and West Fourth streets.<\/p>\n
Rev. Jon Stratton<\/p>\n
Stratton, the 18th rector of Nativity and 14th dean of the Cathedral, has been outspoken in his support for protecting the immigrant community and impoverished residents. He traveled in Mexico for immersive language training to better serve our multilingual community.<\/p>\n
Khalid Antonio Taylor<\/p>\n
Taylor is a teaching-artist, documentary songwriter and storytelling facilitator. They led the community in song at the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the Allentown Art Museum. Through their private practice, SOL Songs, Taylor empowers individuals \u2014 especially queer and trans voices of color \u2014 to transform their personal narratives into original songs, using a collaborative documentary-songwriting method. Their own work, under the name \u201cKhalid Antonio,\u201d includes the self-love anthem \u201cF.T.N.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Matt Tuerk<\/p>\n
The mayor of Allentown \u2014 Pennsylvania\u2019s third-largest city \u2014 Tuerk has been a visible presence in person and on social media, becoming one of the city\u2019s biggest cheerleaders. The city\u2019s first Latino mayor, he won a second term in last November\u2019s election with more than 70% of the vote. As he made his case to voters, he touted downtown development, a drop in violent crime, and the federal government awarding a competitive $20 million grant to the city to address unemployment.<\/p>\n
Keela Vincent<\/p>\n
In 2025, Vincent emerged as an impactful and forward-thinking leader in the Lehigh Valley. As executive director of Family Connection of Easton, she took on work that strengthens local communities, elevates underrepresented voices and drives meaningful change across the region. She led multiple initiatives focused on community wellness, youth empowerment and equitable access to resources, and has been a visible advocate for mental health awareness.<\/p>\n
Hannah Votta Coleman<\/p>\n
In 2025, Votta Coleman demonstrated leadership, compassion and community impact through her work with the nonprofit Joyful Giving. She helped mobilize volunteers of all ages, ensuring that every contribution directly supported the creation of Joy Maker bags \u2014 thoughtfully crafted packages filled with essential items such as socks, shampoo, body wash, lip balm and a piece of chocolate, each tied with a ribbon to feel like a true gift.<\/p>\n
George Wacker<\/p>\n
Through his media company, Lehigh Valley with Love, Wacker has built a large presence across multiple platforms that helps to connect the community, promote local storytelling and support small businesses. He has also worked to promote Lehigh Valley history, highlighting local traditions and making sure the community\u2019s past is remembered and celebrated.<\/p>\n
Justin K. Wright
\nA Marine Corps veteran who completed two combat tours during the Iraq War, Wright has transformed his experiences into a lifelong mission to help others. As a community intervention specialist with Pinebrook Family Answers, he provides critical outreach, crisis intervention and recovery-focused support to individuals and families across the Lehigh Valley. He leads two weekly Post-Traumatic Growth groups for veterans and first responders, contributed to the book \u201cRestoring the Warrior: A Guide to Veteran and First Responder Wellness,\u201d and hosts the \u201cTribe of the Restored Warrior\u201d podcast.
\nAmend Wu<\/p>\n
The owner of Connexious Art Gallery in Easton, Wu also runs one of the largest Facebook community groups in the area, Everything Easton. While the group is mostly used for community posting, it has also become a safe place for people experiencing economic hardship to ask for food and assistance. Amend has worked to ensure Everything Easton includes even the most vulnerable in the community.<\/p>\n
Dean Young<\/p>\n
Young has led the Boys and Girls Club of Easton as it faces an uncertain future over the fate of its building. Despite this, he has been instrumental in helping to feed the community every weekend via sponsorships with local supermarkets. To help bring more people inside the club, he began organizing a weekly bingo night.\n<\/p>\n
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