Leadership
Board of Directors
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is led by a board of industry experts, all working to fulfill a vision of making the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem the largest and most advanced in the world.
![Jorgen Pedersen](https://robopgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jorgen-Pedersen-courtesy-of-JVisionary-Visuals-Co.jpg)
![Stephen M. Muck](https://robopgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/muck.png)
![Louisa Michaels](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1516530618908.jpeg)
Louisa Michaels
Treasurer
Robotics Entrepreneur in Residence, The ARM Institute
![Peter Rander](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Headshot.png)
![Kevin Dowling](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kevin_dowling.jpeg)
Kevin Dowling
Managing Director, Robotics Factory
![Martial Hebert](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/martial-hebert.jpeg)
Martial Hebert
![Aaron Morris](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1581304608086.jpeg)
Aaron Morris
Founder and CEO, Allvision
![Patti Rote](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/patti.png)
Patti Rote
Program Manager, Robotics Institute; CMU & Co-Founder, Girls of Steel
![Howie Choset](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1516281738858.jpeg)
Howie Choset
CMU & Co-Founder, HEBI Robotics
![Matt Blackburn](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1630082268685.jpeg)
Matt Blackburn
Senior Manager, Government Relations, Aurora
![Bruce Childers](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1602675294245.jpeg)
Bruce Childers
![David Kalson](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1519221399707.jpeg)
David Kalson
National Group Leader, Dentons Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies Group
![Marcel Bergerman](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Marcel-Bergerman-2021-square.jpg)
Marcel Bergerman
COO, Near Earth Autonomy
![Mike Embrescia](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1606915804874.jpeg)
Mike Embrescia
Chief Development Officer, Carnegie Robotics
![Afshan Khan](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1516866268029.jpeg)
Afshan Khan
Portfolio Executive, Innovation Works
![Brian Linville](https://robopgh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BrianLinville.png)
Brian Linville
Private Banker, Technology Team Co-Lead, J.P. Morgan Chase
![Jennifer Apicella](https://robopgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jennifer-Apicella_PRN.jpg)
Jennifer Apicella
Executive Director, Pittsburgh Robotics Network
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