The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) is a federated library system of 46 public libraries delivering service in more than 70 locations. Member Libraries include the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, which has 19 locations, and 45 other libraries and their branches located outside the City of Pittsburgh throughout Allegheny County. Each library is independent and has its own board of directors; as a consortium they share a countywide catalog, jointly offer downloadable books, audios, and videos as well as online databases, and provide a diverse calendar of programming events. The eiNetwork supports the automated library operations, Internet access, and free Wi-Fi services available at all county libraries. Through its coordination, ACLA expands the resources of local libraries beyond what they could accomplish individually.
Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. Trying Together works regionally (in Southwestern Pennsylvania) and takes its expertise and models to statewide and national audiences.
Doors Open Pittsburgh celebrates Pittsburgh’s diverse history and architecture, by providing behind-the-scenes access, some cool experience or just the opportunity to browse a collection of iconic buildings and cool spaces for ALL to enjoy in a innovative format during the annual event in October.
Breakthrough Pittsburgh is a tuition-free, six-year academic program that is dedicated to creating a community of students that have access to programs and resources that enrich their knowledge, experiences, and skills. It is a vibrant learning community, where highly motivated students matriculate to and graduate from college, many as the first in their families to do so, and current college students emerge as leaders who are inspired to become the next generation of educators and child advocates.
Dr. Jacquline L. Gray is the founder and CEO of KJ Consulting.
Having worked mostly in the area of human resources as a generalist, specialist, recruiter, manager and director for nonprofit organizations and corporate companies, she is very familiar with payroll, creating and facilitating training’s, onboarding, policy and procedure and employee development. She is particularly experienced in the areas of strategic planning, directing of administrative functions in complex organizations, developing company culture and mediating employee relations disputes.
Dr. Gray earned her Doctorate Degree in Professional Leadership and Administration from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a member of PHRA (Pittsburgh Human Resources Association) and SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management).
Dr. Gray lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When Dr. Gray is not working she likes to spend time with her grandson.