13 LUMINARIES TO MEET IN 2020

They are dancing, reading, writing poetry, making music and videos, and even helping spread fashion. As 2020 begins, we introduce you to people who are illuminating new corners of the Pittsburgh community and bringing in new voices and ideas to enrich our region.

From a Pittsburgher giving teenage book lovers a community they never would have had otherwise, to a couple of guys who set up a studio in East Liberty where companies and regular folks can make a podcast and more, to a promoter working with lesser known groups to get Pittsburgh dancing and appreciating the world’s music, these are people who are working to bring vibrancy to the region.

Maybe these folks can offer inspiration as we launch the new decade.

1. Keith Parish, left, and Joe Leachko 2. Daniel Curtis 3. Imani Jahaan 4. Brittney Chantele 5. Casey Droege 6. Kelsey Ford 7. Pete Spynda 8. Jasmine Cho 9. Kaitlin Flynn Goodwin 10. Cameron Barnett 11. Veronica Lieberman 12. Adriana Ramirez