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Commission elects Tiara Collins as chair; announces 2025-26 executive committee
Summary
At the July 7 meeting the Pittsburgh Human Relations Commission announced its executive committee for 2025–26: chair Tiara Collins, first vice chair Genevieve Rossello, second vice chair Richard Morris, treasurer Carlene King and secretary Alberto Benzaquin.
The Pittsburgh Human Relations Commission announced its executive committee for 2025–26 at the end of the July 7 meeting.
Rachel (staff) reported the results of the executive committee elections: Tiara Collins was named chair; Genevieve Rossello will serve as first vice chair; Richard Morris will serve as second vice chair; Carlene King is treasurer; and Alberto Benzaquin will serve as secretary. The election was conducted by ballot using a link circulated to commissioners, and staff tracked votes as they were submitted.
Why it matters: The executive committee will lead commission business through June 2026 and help coordinate committee assignments, budget participation and public meetings. Commissioners thanked those who agreed to serve.
Vote and process: The transcript records that staff circulated a ballot link and collected responses during the meeting; staff said they were tracking votes as they came in. The chair announced the results at the meeting; no detailed vote totals by name were recorded in the public transcript.
Next steps: The newly elected executive committee will take effect immediately and serve through the next election cycle in mid‑2026. Commissioners will continue to finalize committee assignments and public‑meeting plans during the August cycle.
