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Jodi Ward Jodi Ward graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant. She currently works for Mylan, an international generics and specialty pharmaceutical company, where she serves as the global marketing finance lead. Jodi’s peers would describe her as a hard-working and highly motivated business professional. Throughout her career, she has assumed innumerable business roles, such as completing a financial management leadership program, corporate and cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and auditing. Her passionate work ethic is also dedicated to giving back to her community. She’s an avid supporter of the American Lung Association, Boys & Girls Club, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, Heat for the Needy, Hackers For Hope, and Christ Church at Grove Farm. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Lung Association, a member of the Pittsburgh Social Exchange, and a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. Jodi’s character and ethical principles have allowed her to become the prominent, self-righteous professional that she is today.
Top Sponsors: Mylan, Chrislynn Energy Services, Inc., Dean Dental, Friends and Family
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Wayman Roland Jones, Jr. Excited to be part of a new generation of transplants in Pittsburgh, Wayman Roland Jones, Jr., is the BMW Genius and social media administrator at P&W Foreign Cars. The Poconos native is responsible for coordinating P&W Foreign Cars’ community involvement with the Greater Pittsburgh area, while overseeing the automotive group’s social media efforts. Wayman is currently seeking a bachelor’s degree in information technology at Point Park University. Wayman’s proudest accomplishment is moving to Pittsburgh and revitalizing his academic career by pursuing a higher education. Not only is he mentally pushing himself to his greatest potential in the classroom, but he’s also pushing himself physically by recently running in the 2014 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon to benefit the Western PA Humane Society. Additionally, Wayman is P&W Foreign Cars’ ambassador and veteran community activist for the CFF’s local fundraising events. He continues to be actively involved in the Pittsburgh community because he feels the city’s cultural diversity and the citizens’ strong bondage between one another trumps any other cities he has visited.
Top Sponsors: Roslyn Bright-Jones, Wayman Jones, Sr., Serene and Almen Jones; Friends; and CFF, Alumni, and Active Members
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Laura Judge Laura Judge has been a supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation since the day her daughter was born. Her daughter was tested when she was younger, and, fortunately, she was not diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. But, the experience has made her extremely emotionally supportive. Since then, Laura has been supporting, volunteering, and creating awareness for the CF community and their families. Laura’s compassionate resilience does not stop there. She is constantly active in the Pittsburgh community, serving as chair of annual giving for Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialists, an ASPCA ambassador for adoption through Melissa Boyce Designs, a former project representative of “C.A.R.E. for a Cure,” and a Toys for Tots organizer. While she is making a positive impact in her community, she also works for KDKA-TV as the digital account executive and owns Lorem Ipsum: Laura Lorenze Judge Writing Services. In addition, Laura is an associate of Pittsburgh Sales Professionals, American Marketing Association, Young Women’s Marketing Makers, and Allegheny College Alumni Association. She believes she is a leader and innovator in her community, and that same spirit that drives the region is “inherent in her heart.”
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Morgan Lesoski At only 23 years old, Morgan Lesoski is a marketing professional to keep your eyes on. She is a marketing representative for At Home Senior Services. The Erie native graduated from Robert Morris University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in marketing. Morgan attends local chamber of commerce meetings and is a member of Pittsburgh Social Exchange. Not only is she passionate about marketing, but also about giving back to the community that has offered her so much in the past five years. Last fall, Morgan organized a team to participate in the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” raising more than $1,200 for the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition, she has created numerous baskets of “Cheer for Partners” for Quality Organization, and was involved in promoting projects and events for Shriners Hospital for Children. Helping others has always been part of her selfless nature. She says she’s most passionate about being able to add joy and happiness to others on a daily basis.