Building futures where economic reinvention doesn't mean displacement w/ Sonya Tilghman Exec. Dir. Hazelwood Iinitiative (S06EP09)

We Can Be - The Heinz Endowments · Feb 4, 2026 · 40m

Sonya Tilghman, Executive Director of Hazelwood Initiative, joins Heinz Endowments President and “We Can Be” host Chris DeCardy for this episode of “We Can Be.”

Communities experiencing the exit of major economic drivers often face a fresh challenge when revitalization opportunities arise: how to ensure that their voice will be heard and respected so new business investments don’t push them out of their longtime homes and neighborhoods.

Raised in Washington D.C., Sonya came to Pittsburgh through an AmeriCorps position that sparked her interest in the intricacies of public policy, especially…