Was Courier ‘Woman of Excellence’ in 2023
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Dr. Daren Ellerbee has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Scholar House.
The Courier learned of the appointment on Monday, Aug. 4.
Pittsburgh Scholar House (PSH) is an affiliate of the Family Scholar House based out of Louisville, Ky.
A respected leader and Pittsburgh native, Dr. Ellerbee most recently served as the head of the Pittsburgh Innovation Team for the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins in Maryland. In her new role, she will focus on elevating and expanding PSH as a critical leader and resource within the continuum of care dedicated to helping income-eligible single parents earn two and four-year degrees as a two-generation strategy to enable economic mobility within the City of Pittsburgh.
“It is a privilege to lead Pittsburgh Scholar House and to carry forward its mission of empowering parents and children together on their journey to brighter futures,” said Dr. Daren Ellerbee, in a statement. “As a Pittsburgher, I have witnessed the remarkable resilience and talent within our communities. I am eager to collaborate with families and partners to break down barriers, expand access to education, and build opportunities that will benefit generations to come.”