Teams, Working Groups, Neigborhood Groups, and Coalitions
Teams
Teams have a permanent charter and are often headed by Executive Committee members.
GreenWave team <greenwave@alleghenygreens.org> - The GreenWave Team recruits and trains candidates for local and state political races, coordinates volunteer efforts to their campaigns, and provides support navigating the complex landscape of electoral politics.
Abi Hunter, Jay Ting Walker, Jody Wilson, Michael Bagdes-Canning, Pamela Bruno, Riley Mahon, Theron Gilliland, Jr.
Outreach team <vicechair@alleghenygreens.org> - The Outreach team plans social events and tabling, as well as keeping in touch with members and activating them to turn out for events and actions.
David Hughes, Eric Schulte, Jay Ting Walker, Jeff "J.J." Kondrich, Jody Wilson, Kelly Kuzemchak, Lisa Gasper, Marci Henzi, Pamela Bruno, Riley Mahon, Theron Gilliland, Jr., Zarah Livingston
Finance team <treasurer@alleghenygreens.org> - The Finance Team maintains the financial records for the GPoAC, solicits membership dues, and coordinates fundraising activities.
Beth Schongar, Jay Ting Walker, Jeff "J.J." Kondrich, Marci Henzi, Riley Mahon, Steven Martinez, Theron Gilliland, Jr.
Communications team <media@alleghenygreens.org> - The Communications Team is responsible for maintaining the official GPoAC social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky; TikTok coming soon!), keeping the AlleghenyGreens.org website and calendar updated, and sending periodic emails to members about upcoming events and meetings. Future plans include re-starting the "Green Point" newsletter!
Jay Ting Walker, Peter Gilmore, Riley Mahon, Theron Gilliland, Jr., Zarah Livingston
Working Groups
At the February 2024 Annual Convention, we voted on two priority campaigns to guide our political activism in the region. Working Groups are authorized by the GPoAC General Assembly to conduct research into specific issues and recommend policy and action ideas.
Environmental Activism <chair@alleghenygreens.org>
Jay Ting Walker, Matt Nemeth, Renzy Neffshade, Riley Mahon
Palestine solidarity <peace@alleghenygreens.org>
Emily De Ferrari, Jay Ting Walker, Matt Nemeth, Mel Packer, Renzy Neffshade, Riley Mahon, Theron Gilliland, Jr.
Neighborhood Groups
Neighborhood groups bring Greens together where they live, for social events and building community support. They also reflect areas in which we would like to concentrate electoral efforts in the near future.
Campus Greens -- University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill
East End Greens -- East Liberty, Homewood, Larimer, Lincoln, Lemington, Belmar
East Hills Greens -- Penn Hills, Plum, Verona, and Oakmont
Northside/North Hills Greens -- North Side, North Hills, Downtown, Lawrenceville, Strip District
Regent Square Greens -- Regent Square, Point Breeze, Swissvale, Edgewood, Wilkinsburg
South Hills Greens -- Beechview, Brookline, Brentwood, Carrick, Overbrook, Mount Oliver
Campaigns and Actions
In addition, the Green Party of Allegheny County is a member of the following campaigns:
Alliance for Police Accountability - https://www.apa.org/
March On Harrisburg - https://www.mohpa.org/
No Cop Money PA - https://twitter.com/nocopmoneypa
People Over Petrol Coalition - https://peopleoverpetro.org/
Physicians for a National Health Program - https://pnhp.org/
Pittsburgh Anti-War Committee - https://www.facebook.com/pittsburghawc/
Pittsburgh BDS (Boycott-Divestment-Sanction) Coalition - https://www.facebook.com/pghbds/
Pittsburgh Green New Deal coalition - https://pghgreennewdeal.com/
Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance - http://wiki.pghrights.mayfirst.org/
Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition - https://www.instagram.com/pittsburghpalestinecoalition/
Pittsburgh Palestine Solidarity Committee - https://www.facebook.com/PSCPGH/
Pittsburgh Newspaper Guild Strike Pledge - https://pghguild.com/strike-solidarity-pledge/
Protect Our Parks - https://pop-podcast-pittsburgh-blog.tumblr.com/
Stop Banking The Bomb - https://www.facebook.com/StopBankingtheBomb/
Take Action Advocacy Group - https://www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/