PITTSBURGH, PA – December 19, 2023– Cayuga Centers congratulates manager L’tesha Gamble Pettis on being named a 2023 Women Of Excellence honoree by The New Pittsburgh Courier. The event was sponsored by Duquesne Light Company and the New Pittsburgh Courier’s parent company, Real Times Media LLC, on December 8th at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Squares.
The New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Awards celebrates local African American women who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service. The community nominates each class of honorees, and this year, L’tesha Gamble Pettis was among the fifty women selected for their community service and achievement.
Director of Foster Care Services Tara Skibiel, LCSW, extended her support, stating, “Congratulations L’Tesha! Your unwavering passion, dedication, leadership, and impact are truly inspiring. This recognition is well-deserved, and I am proud to celebrate your remarkable achievements. The commitment that you continue to demonstrate in supporting the work of Cayuga Centers in Allegheny County is motivational and inspirational to us all”. L’tesha Gamble Pettis joined the Cayuga Centers in 2021 as part of the inaugural team that launched the Allegheny County office. Her responsibilities include engaging with the community to generate interest in fostering and leading the onboarding and continued support of foster families in our treatment foster care program.
The Pittsburgh Courier
The New Pittsburgh Courier, a weekly newspaper for the African-American community, proudly carries the legacy of the historic Pittsburgh Courier (1907–1966), once one of the largest and most influential African-American newspapers. Named winner of the John B. Russwurm Award for the best national African-American newspaper, The New Pittsburgh Courier continues to uphold a tradition of journalistic excellence, delivering timely and impactful news, features, and insights that reflect the diverse and vibrant experiences of its readership.
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is a nationally accredited and awarded 501(c)(3) non-profit, human services agency headquartered in Auburn, NY. Founded in 1852, the agency has delivered quality services by following the agency’s core mission of helping individuals and families grow as independent, healthy, and productive citizens through quality counseling, out-of-home care, and support services. Cayuga Centers provides a continuum of support services nationally, with offices in over 15 cities. The agency specializes in providing individualized, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed support to diverse populations. Cayuga Centers currently serves 10,000 individuals and families annually. Visit www.cayugacenters.org to learn about its services, how to become a foster parent, and employment opportunities.
