by Tom Berich, Operations Manager Recently, Tom Berich, Operations Manager for Luminari sat and talked with Anisten Jackson, a senior at North Gate High school in Pittsburgh. Anisten had the opportunity to attend the I Want To Be An Ambassador …
A Life-Changing Summer: How One Camp Shaped a Future Diplomat Read More »
by Luminari staff Luminari is thrilled to announce the winners of its esteemed 2025 Luminari Awards, an annual essay competition that celebrates the spirit of diplomacy by awarding scholarships, each valued at over $1,200, to two outstanding students to attend …
Celebrating our 2025 Luminari Award Scholars: Mira and Mariana Read More »
by Tom Berich, Luminari Manager of Operations Recently, Tom Berich, Operations Manager for Luminari sat and talked with Dominic Panucci, Branch Director for the Northern Area Boys and Girls Club in Pittsburgh. Dominic’s history with Luminari goes all the way …
Q&A with Luminari Alum, Alex Vasile Hi, I’m Alex Vasile, a Pittsburgh native on an exciting journey from aspiring architect to promising medical professional. Born in Connecticut and raised in Chicago, my family moved to Pittsburgh when I was …
Help us welcome Tom Berich to the Luminari team as our new Operations Manager! Tom brings decades of experience in radio, the arts, directing, announcing, and script writing. Recently, he moved back from Buffalo, where he served as the Program …
It has been ten years since Hilda Fu’s vision took root as Luminari. It started with one extraordinary and enriching camp for teens and has blossomed into a highly sought-after summer program. I Want to be an Ambassador! Director Susan …
Step into History while it’s being made with Ambassador Camp Director Susan Brozek Scott Read More »
by Nikki Wall, I Want to be an Ambassador!, Teaching Assistant In June 2017, my career aspirations were about to reach an important crossroads. As a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, I was extremely eager to gain real-work experience …
by Beth Dolinar, Luminari Coordinator and Speak & Tell! Director It would be difficult to think about public television in Pittsburgh—or about Kennywood, hot dogs, pies or Pittsburgh history—without picturing Rick Sebak. For going on 30 years, Sebak has been …
by Beth Dolinar, Luminari Coordinator and Speak & Tell! Director Time is fast approaching for Luminari’s 2017 “I Want to be an Ambassador!” Camp. Among the participants this year will be the winners of the 2017 Luminari Awards. The essay …
At Luminari, we value knowledge, education and open-mindedness while advocating for compassion and kindness toward others. Our programs and actions are guided by our mission of fostering a more enlightened citizenry through cultural understanding and thoughtful conversation. In that spirit, …
