Gena Kovalcik

Gena provides administrative and strategic leadership for the Center.  Gena leads efforts that yield research, education and outreach programs that positively impact our community and improve the reputation of the Center and the University.  Gena represents the interests of the Center with academic administration, which includes supervising personnel, financial management, and organizational practices that foster positive, impactful relationships internally and externally.  She is accountable for the smooth and successful development and implementation of all MCSI events and programs.

Gena previously served as vice president for development at Shady Side Academy and, before that, as senior executive director of development and alumni relations at Pitt’s School of Engineering. Prior to working at Pitt’s engineering school, she managed donor relations and special events at Carnegie Mellon University. A native of Pittsburgh, she holds a BA from Penn State University in journalism and political science and a Master’s of Management and Public Policy with a certificate in nonprofit management from Pitt.