board of directors

Becky Zajdel

President
Becky Zajdel is a proud “citizen of the world,” maker, and a huge fan of comic books and ice hockey. She has been a member of HackPGH for ten years, serving on the Board of Directors for almost eight. Becky has over a decade of non-profit management experience and has written almost half a million in grants - $50,000 for HackPGH alone! She brings her “Becky magic” talents to our organization including fundraising, legal writing, event planning, forging relationships with local businesses, and outreach efforts. Becky believes that makerspaces should be accessible to anyone regardless of prior experience or socioeconomic barriers. Her goal is to establish HackPGH as the ultimate “third place”.
Slack Username: @beckytheicebox

HackPGH Email: becky@hackpgh.org

Andrew Pinto

Treasurer
Full time test engineer testing thin film equipment for potential use for semiconductors or medical devices. You can typically find Andrew in the jewelry workstation in Soft Arts making pendants or rings with brass and copper. He enjoys using geometric designs and contrasting materials in his art.
Slack Username: @Andrew Pinto

HackPGH Email: andrew@hackpgh.org

Valerie Walch

Secretary
Full time software engineer with a focus on robotics. Has been building and using 3D printers for over 15 years. Enjoys designing and building her own robotics designs, playing boardgames, riding her motorcycle, and camping.
Slack Username: @Valerie Walch

HackPGH Email: valerie@hackpgh.org