FAME accomplishes great feats with a small but dedicated staff and the regular support of talented interns. All FAME employees, motivated to address the regional need for educational equity, hold a deep personal commitment to the work of the organization.
FAME’s staff is completely accessible to all Scholars, their families, members of the community, funders, and contributors.
Meet the FAME Team:
Darryl T. Wiley – Chief Executive Officer
Omar Brown – Admission and Transition Coordinator
“Serving students and families in order to transition into independent schools is my vocation. I am excited to foster relationships and facilitate the aggrandizement of a diverse talent and leadership in Pittsburgh.”
Samantha Bute Hartzman – Program Coordinator
“Working for FAME gives me the opportunity to help the talented youth of Pittsburgh achieve their education goals and go on to be successful in their adult lives. The experience is even more rewarding when you get to share that passion with a dedicated staff and a large community of partners and supporters.”
Ashley M. Jones, FAME ’09 – Fund Development and Program Associate
“Being a part of FAME has allowed me to understand and appreciate the importance of giving back. With the help of FAME, I have grown so much as a student and young adult and I am eager to be a part of the growing community that is committed to the growth and success of FAME’s future.”
Nichelle Nelson, MDIV, MSW – Program and Operations Manager
“FAME fosters educational achievement in some of the Pittsburgh region’s most gifted youth. Therefore, their success becomes the community’s success. It is a joy to work for an organization that makes such an impactful difference in the lives of individuals and the community.”