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Alex J. Toner (SCI ’11G), assistant director of community engagement in the , was recognized as a 2019 Western PA Rising Star by , at its 10th annual 51ƷƵsburgh Service Summit on Sept. 12.
The Rising Star awards recognize 21 local young professionals who “dedicate their time and talent to community organizations and who are making a positive difference in the region.”
In addition to his role at 51ƷƵ, Toner serves as a high school mentor at Brashear High School through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor 2.0 program, is an active member of Brookline Together and is pursuing a Masters of Public Policy and Management from the
According to its , Get Involved!, Inc. “provides leadership and development programs and initiatives that engage, energize, educate and empower students, young professionals and lifelong learners to make a positive difference in their communities and to become civically engaged.”