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Let us help you grow as a business owner or entrepreneur and create a pathway for success. Meet with one of our mentors where their experience will help your ambition.

Alyssa Pistininzi

Alyssa Pistininzi

Community Operations Manager

Alyssa has called New Kensington home since 2013, after falling in love with its rich history and potential for growth. As a passionate community advocate, she actively contributes to the town's revitalization and development to make it a great place to live and work. Alyssa co-owns two local small businesses and participates in several organizations dedicated to preserving New Kensington's history and building its future. Alyssa serves with Tri-County History Society, Recreation Commission and the VPF YMCA. Alyssa is also the Business Operations Manager at the Digital Foundry.

Joanna Sutton

Joanna Sutton

Business Growth Catalyst

Joanna is committed to helping aspiring innovators and small business owners turn their dreams into reality. With a deep passion for fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, she is our resource for anyone looking to bring their idea to life. She knows that each business owner has their own unique challenges and connects with each individual where they are in their journey and equips them with the knowledge and tools to succeed. Joanna is available for one-on-one mentoring and builds our programs to create a supportive and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that will make a lasting impact on the New Kensington community.

Luke Kephart

Luke Kephart

Corner Coach

Luke’s fundamental goal is to use his skills to help disadvantaged people and communities to see their potential. With over three decades of experience, his career spans multiple facets of business, culminating in his retirement as CEO of Extrel. He began as an application engineer and has held many positions supporting sales, marketing, and management. Luke has a long-standing commitment to community service and since 2010, has been a mentor to a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, for which he was awarded the Compass Award for outstanding guidance and support and for demonstrating “what it means to be a Gracious Professional!” Luke volunteers his time at The Corner on Tuesdays from 10AM to 2PM to help any business owners break through their business challenges.