Meet Kellianne
As a lifelong resident of the Mon Valley, Kellianne was born and raised in the Mon Valley to working class parents: her mother a bank teller and both her father and step-father were machinists. Kellianne’s family has been in this region for nearly a century serving as educators, nurses, first responders, local government officials, and union workers. Kellianne’s family instilled in her a deep-rooted commitment to our community and the work ethic to improve the lives of others.
Her family also instilled in her a great appreciation and respect for nature. She was fortunate to grow up with the Youghiogheny River, Round Hill Park, and acres of woods in her backyard. She spent most of her youth outdoors playing with friends in the woods, tending the garden, camping, boating, and skiing with family.
Kellianne was the first in her family to graduate from college, receiving a dual degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Duquesne University. After graduating she worked various jobs in food industry, from waiting tables to Managing a banquet facility. Then as a food service director for school districts.
As a single parent, she has become intimately familiar with the challenges faced by families in our district; from navigating work and parenting, to caring for aging family members while finding time for community involvement. As a mother, she is running for office to ensure we are building a future where every child in Allegheny County has access to quality education, clean air, and safe neighborhoods.
In 2022 Kellianne went back to school to complete an MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Ohio University. While earning her degree she worked as a Supply Chain Specialist at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (GPCFB). In this role she has led initiatives to streamline operations, improve resource allocation, and support vulnerable populations facing food insecurity. While working full time and raising her son Kellianne was promoted to Inventory Control Coordinator and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In her current position she also manages the operations side of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) program for seniors. Additionally, Kellianne is on the education committee for the National CSFP board and was recently elected to their Board of Directors. She also serves on several Employee Resource groups at GPCFB, Serving up PRIDE, Emerging Professionals, Working Caregivers, and Neurodiversity in the Workplace. She is also looking forward to contributing to the newly formed Advocacy Committee
After living in McKeesport for almost 15 years, in 2020 Kellianne had an opportunity to buy a home where she grew up in Elizabeth Township. She wanted her son to have the same opportunity to play in the same woods as she did, fish in the same rivers, and explore the same trails. She began attending and speaking at school board and commissioners’ meetings. Unfortunately, this is also when the gas industry was asking for a Conditional Use Agreement to build an unconventional gas well 1700 ft. from their high school. The approval of the pad only fueled her desire to advocate for her community and the environment.
Her deep-rooted activism, leadership experience, and dedication to community advocacy make Kellianne uniquely qualified to serve in public office. She is ready to bring her experience, passion, and commitment to the County Council—fighting for clean air and water, expanding affordable housing, strengthening workers’ rights, and ensuring that no family goes hungry.