Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association congratulates all of its members and partners who were named to the 2025 City & State Pennsylvania Trailblazers in Economic & Workforce Development List. The list featured workforce development leaders who have achieved success in connecting workers, job seekers, and businesses, helping to make Pennsylvania’s workforce stronger and more dynamic.
“We are proud of all of our members and partners who were recognized as trailblazers in workforce development,” said Lauren Holubec, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association. “Our members and partners have driven success and vibrancy in their communities through thoughtful workforce development partnerships and policies that connect workers with the jobs they need to thrive in their communities. We congratulate all those who were recognized for their work in making Pennsylvania’s workforce stronger and more dynamic, helping our communities reach their full potential.”
According to City & State Pennsylvania, the list features “Pennsylvanians who connect students with post-graduate opportunities, make sure education aligns with the needs of today’s businesses, and support grassroots development initiatives, from neighborhood revitalizations to startup outfits.”
PWDA members and partners featured on the 2025 Trailblazers list include:
- Erica Mulberger, Executive Director, Advance Central PA
- Billie Barnes, Executive Director, Bucks County Office of Workforce & Economic Development
- Rob Cherry, CEO, Partner4Work
- H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO, Philadelphia Works
- Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board
- Kate McGeever, Executive Director, Delaware County Workforce Development Board
- John Tkach, Executive Director, Keystone Development Partnership
Former PWDA Executive Director Carrie Amann was also honored on this year’s list for her lasting contributions to workforce development in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association (PWDA) serves as the voice of the Pennsylvania workforce development system and a clearinghouse for workforce development information statewide. Known for Pennsylvania’s premier annual workforce development gathering every spring, we provide development and capacity-building opportunities to workforce development professionals, local workforce development boards (WDBs), and other stakeholders while continuing proactive advocacy efforts on behalf of Pennsylvania’s workforce development system. Learn more by visiting https://www.pawork.org