The Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh's current leadership stands on the shoulders of those who have led this professional organization for women for more than 130 years. Our leadership and members include print, radio, television and multimedia journalists as well as communications and public relations professionals. To join, apply online here.
2024-2025 Officers and Board Members
President: Cindy Hindle-Alexander is a freelance reporter for Pittsburgh area newspapers, including the Butler Eagle, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, covering local news, features, and book reviews. She is also the co-host of I Wish You Lived Next Door, a podcast dedicated to the newest book releases. She published her first article in her forties, and wants to encourage other women, no matter their age or race, to live their dream of becoming a journalist.
She is currently majoring in Digital Journalism and Communications at Penn State’s World Campus and is passionate about sharing her knowledge to benefit and advocate for the profession. She also works as an Administrator for NexTier Bank. When not working, Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband Dan, her son Paul, family and friends and her three dogs Dixie, Daisy and Wilson.
She is currently majoring in Digital Journalism and Communications at Penn State’s World Campus and is passionate about sharing her knowledge to benefit and advocate for the profession. She also works as an Administrator for NexTier Bank. When not working, Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband Dan, her son Paul, family and friends and her three dogs Dixie, Daisy and Wilson.
Vice President: Cyndy McGrath is a seasoned broadcast journalist and visual storyteller who works daily to craft stories that educate, inspire and make an impact. She returned to her roots in local broadcast news two years ago, assuming the position of Executive Producer, Special Projects and Investigations at WPXI-TV.
Before returning to a traditional television newsroom, Cyndy spent more than 15 years as a producer and medical reporter for the broadcast medical company Ivanhoe Broadcast News, producing syndicated health and consumer segments for 100 commercial stations nationwide. She was also a medical reporter and general assignment reporter at WPGH-TV, where she loved having the opportunity to learn the nuances of each city neighborhood, the workings of city and county government, and the changing business culture of the region. Cyndy and her husband Jeff live in Cranberry Twp. and have two adult children.
Before returning to a traditional television newsroom, Cyndy spent more than 15 years as a producer and medical reporter for the broadcast medical company Ivanhoe Broadcast News, producing syndicated health and consumer segments for 100 commercial stations nationwide. She was also a medical reporter and general assignment reporter at WPGH-TV, where she loved having the opportunity to learn the nuances of each city neighborhood, the workings of city and county government, and the changing business culture of the region. Cyndy and her husband Jeff live in Cranberry Twp. and have two adult children.
Secretary: Susan Orr is Director of Communications and Media at University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. She has enjoyed a career in journalism, public relations and fund development. Her early career included being a reporter for Buffalo, NY-based Bee Publications, as well as Gannett newspapers in Pittsburgh. She has overseen PR efforts for such organizations as The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Girl Scouts-Trillium Council (now Girl Scouts of Western PA), Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (now Allies for Health and Wellbeing), Foundation of HOPE, and Sojourner House.
Susan has served on Pittsburgh Technology Council’s ATHENA Award host committee since 2000, has been a member of 100 Women Who Care-Pittsburgh since 2020, and is serving on WYEP’s 50th Anniversary Committee. Susan volunteers for Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS, teaching professional development and life skills classes to residents who are in early recovery, and she also serves on Sojourner House’s annual Victorian Tea fundraiser planning committee.
Susan has served on Pittsburgh Technology Council’s ATHENA Award host committee since 2000, has been a member of 100 Women Who Care-Pittsburgh since 2020, and is serving on WYEP’s 50th Anniversary Committee. Susan volunteers for Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS, teaching professional development and life skills classes to residents who are in early recovery, and she also serves on Sojourner House’s annual Victorian Tea fundraiser planning committee.
Board Member: Taylor Fowler is a writer, publicist, and freelance journalist whose work has appeared in Very Local Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Independent, Pittsburgh City Paper, Technical.ly, and more. She notably penned a lead story for Visit Pittsburgh's 2023 Official Visitors Guide, highlighting the city's 90 unique neighborhoods. Taylor has also shared her insights on KDKA Newsradio 1020 and City Cast Pittsburgh, and her entrepreneurial journey was featured on the Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast.
As the founder of Taylor Fowler Writing & Public Relations, she has spent nearly a decade amplifying the voices of changemaking leaders in creative and nonprofit sectors, securing influential press and coordinating impactful events. Taylor is also a freelance copywriter and editor, crafting compelling content and editing full-length projects. She currently works as a communications lead at Brunner, an independent integrated marketing agency.
As the founder of Taylor Fowler Writing & Public Relations, she has spent nearly a decade amplifying the voices of changemaking leaders in creative and nonprofit sectors, securing influential press and coordinating impactful events. Taylor is also a freelance copywriter and editor, crafting compelling content and editing full-length projects. She currently works as a communications lead at Brunner, an independent integrated marketing agency.
Board Member: Alyse Horn is the Manager of Communications at New Sun Rising and a freelance journalist. Her work has been featured in 100 of Appalachia, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh Independent, NEXTpittsburgh, Storyburgh, and more. After graduating from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism and a minor in philosophy, she began her career as the editor of The Northside Chronicle.
In 2018, she won first place during the Pittsburgh Pitch competition, hosted by Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation, to report on the exclusive industry supplying Pennsylvania's medical cannabis. In 2022, Allies for Health + Wellbeing chose Alyse as one of their inaugural Bright Young People.
In 2018, she won first place during the Pittsburgh Pitch competition, hosted by Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation, to report on the exclusive industry supplying Pennsylvania's medical cannabis. In 2022, Allies for Health + Wellbeing chose Alyse as one of their inaugural Bright Young People.
Board Member: Susan Zimecki was director of marketing and community affairs at Carnegie Science Center until her retirement in 2017. Previously she spent 20 years at UPMC, writing and editing various publications and patient education materials. Earlier in her career she edited a journal for oral surgeons and compiled a book on pregnancy and childbirth for the Pittsburgh Organization for Childbirth Education. She taught numerous courses at the University of Pittsburgh, including business writing and public relations writing. She volunteers for Dress for Success and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and has served on the Board of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival for many years.
