WIN News

Leadership Announcement

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:24:29 GMT

We’re proud to share that our President & Founder, Dawn Pomaybo, has officially accepted a Board of Directors seat with the Northside/Northshore Chamber of Commerce .

This opportunity reflects Dawn’s continued commitment to community leadership, workforce development, and strengthening partnerships that support inclusive economic growth across our region. Her voice, experience, and passion for removing employment barriers will help further advance collaboration between nonprofits, businesses, and community stakeholders.

We’re honored to see WIN represented at the table and excited for what this next chapter will bring—for our organization and the communities we serve.

Dawn Pomaybo, President Interviewed by Tribune Review

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:23:35 GMT

Threatened loss of SNAP Benefits weighs heavily on recipients.

President Dawn Pomaybo said WIN-Spirations, a Greensburg nonprofit that helps to remove employment barriers for 100 or more clients each month, is preparing for an expected SNAP-related rise in food insecurity. (read more here)

PA Department of L & I - Digital Literacy Gazette

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 15:21:17 GMT

WIN-Spirations featured in the PA Department of Labor & Industry Digital Literacy Gazette Newsletter! Thank you to the agencies, program participants, staff, board members, funders and the PA DoL for providing the opportunity for this work to be done!

Executive Director, Dawn Pomaybo & WIN-Spirations, Inc. honored with Trailblazers Award

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:57:09 GMT

Local Businesses Make a Big Impact, Recognized by Goodwill SWPA’s Power of Word Awards

Local Businesses Make a Big Impact, Recognized by Goodwill SWPA’s Power of Word Awards - Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Posted on September 9, 2025

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 Power of Work Awards. These awards recognize outstanding leaders and organizations that are removing barriers to employment and creating new opportunities in our region.

The winners will be celebrated during the Annual Power of Work Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Carnegie Science Center.

This year’s awardees are:

Champion Award – Kristin Ioannou, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Women Work
Honoring C-suite leaders who champion workforce inclusion, Ioannou has expanded Pennsylvania Women Work’s programs by 40% and built partnerships with 200+ employers, helping women overcome barriers such as incarceration, recovery, and immigration challenges.
Innovation Award – Sims School of Construction (Mr. Brian M. Sims, Sr.)
Recognizing organizations driving new solutions, the Beaver County–based nonprofit equips underserved youth and returning citizens with trade skills, mentorship, and workforce readiness to build stable careers.
Trailblazer Award – WIN-Spirations, Inc. (Dawn Pomaybo)
Celebrating those pushing systemic change, WIN’s workforce programs bring digital literacy labs to underserved communities, train employers in inclusive hiring, and embed career services within Westmoreland County Drug Court—the only program of its kind in the region.

“We are thrilled to honor this year’s awardees, each of whom embodies the spirit of Goodwill’s mission,” said Monique McIntosh, President & CEO of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. “Kristin Ioannou, Brian M Sims, Sr., and Dawn Pomaybo are not only removing barriers but also building pathways that transform lives and communities. Their leadership shows what is possible when compassion, innovation, and equity are at the center of workforce development. It is a privilege to celebrate their work and the hope they bring to others.”

About the Power of Work Awards

This year’s Power of Work Awards ceremony marks the 28th anniversary of the recognition program. Goodwill created the Power of Work Awards program in 1997 to honor individuals, organizations, and companies that are changing lives through opportunity and inclusion in the workforce. Awards are presented in three categories: Champion, Innovation, and Trailblazer.

The 2025 Power of Work Awards Ceremony will take place on October 22, 2025, at the Carnegie Science Center. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and event details are available at:
https://goodwillsp.givecloud.co/2025powerofworkawards

Latrobe BPW June meeting to feature empowerment advocate

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:42:18 GMT

We are honored to announce that Dawn Pomaybo, President of WIN-Spirations and Executive Director of WIN Workforce Development, will be speaking to share the important mission and impact of our work.

A special thank you to the Latrobe Bulletin for providing this opportunity to bring greater awareness to the lives we’re helping change every day.

https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/lifestyles/events_of_area_interest/latrobe-bpw-june-meeting-to-feature-empowerment-advocate/article_7a6f35f6-3bdc-4051-8856-12e8138f7c42.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

WOW Fashion Show benefits WIN

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:53:01 GMT

This was such a successful event! WIN Womens Interactive Network was honored to accept donations on behalf of WIN-Spirations that will benefit the WIN Resource Center and the WIN Workforce Development Program !

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/inaugural-women-of-westmoreland-fashion-show-attracts-200-to-hempfield-venue/

Women of Westmoreland to hold fashion show, accept donated attire for teens, job-seekers

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:15:05 GMT

WIN & GIN, along with the WIN Workforce Development Program will be one of the benefactors of this show.

Women of Westmoreland to hold fashion show, accept donated attire for teens, job-seekers | TribLIVE.com

Three Rivers Leadership Podcast interviewing Dawn Pomaybo, Executive Director of WIN/GIN

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:34:26 GMT

Listen in as Executive Director, Dawn Pomaybo is interviewed by Kevin Trout.

La Mega Nota article: GIN NETWORKING GROUP GROWING IN PITTSBURGH

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:49:52 GMT

Another great article about GIN & WIN. We have changed the face of networking in the Pittsburgh area for men and women! Exciting times here in Pittsburgh! Please click here to read the full article: La Mega Nota July 2022 Article by Amadeo Eichberg.pdf (wildapricot.org)

Founding member Robert Hamilton in the news!

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:48:32 GMT

Learn more about Robert Hamilton in this feature article discussing Rob's next steps as he moves into the position of Director of Human Services of Westmoreland County!

https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/mental-health-care-a-priority-for-westmoreland-countys-new-human-services-director/

La Mega Nota article: GetIntoNutrition, Health & Well-being, a GIN Signature Event®

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:52:54 GMT

Link to Mega Nota July edition. (In Spanish-best viewed in Google Chrome), page 10. https://pittsburgh.lamegamedia.com/nota/print-edition/dt/2022-07-01

Gracias a Amadeo Eichberg de La Mega Nota por el maravilloso artículo de GIN!

We are very excited to share this article with you all! We welcome the continued support of our members and the media partner communities!

GRACIAS!!!

WIN Featured in Southpointe Magazine!

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:42:35 GMT

We are so very excited to share this publication with you that features #WIN and the incredible work that we all do! Thank you, Southpointe Chamber of Commerce, Southpointe Magazine for this incredible opportunity! Please see our feature on page 4.

https://indd.adobe.com/view/7e14fac3-3547-4f79-adda-d67b6c889ca4

The Allen Levine "The Talking Machine" Show - Dawn Pomaybo

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:17:49 GMT

Deer Lakes alum heads Pittsburgh chapter of national networking group by TANISHA THOMAS

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:10:19 GMT

Dawn Pomaybo blazed a trail for herself using her expertise and skills in networking to help women reach their highest potential.

The Deer Lakes School Distinct alum, who resides in East Deer, runs her own business and is executive director of the Pittsburgh chapter of the national organization Women Interactive Network (WIN).

“It’s rewarding, and I have had this organization for so long,” Pomaybo said. “It has been my way to give back.”

Pomaybo launched her business, “Pomaybo Inc.” 20 years ago. She does human resource outsourcing with experience in helping and consulting organizational development.

She got involved as executive director for WIN-Pittsburgh in 2006, when the organization was a networking group. When the organization folded as a networking group, Pomaybo incorporated it into Pomaybo Inc. The reorganization was seamless for Pomaybo, who hit the ground running with growing WIN-Pittsburgh.

“I built off of everything I tried to start there. We were able to move forward very quickly,” she said.

Pomaybo’s work includes philanthropy. Each month, she chooses a different charity to help the community and each other. Fundraisers are held to raise proceeds. They have done a clothing drive with Dress For Success Pittsburgh. The organization gathered supplies for female veterans for the Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard.

While WIN nationally is a for-profit organization, Pomaybo said, WIN-Pittsburgh does not share in it profits. The local chapter recently launched “WIN-spiration,” a fiscally sponsored program to help seek grants and help more women in need.

The pandemic has not stunted Pomaybo’s progress growing her network. She said WIN-Pittsburgh hit banner numbers this year. In 2020, she said the organization held 34 in-person and virtual events and served almost 500 participants.

A brother network, Gentlemen’s Interactive Network (GIN), was launched in December.

“We are really proud and happy with how things came out in the pandemic,” Pomaybo said.

Alecia Suto, who has worked with Pomaybo since 2018, quickly saw her as a mentor and role model.

“She cares so much about everybody and everything she is involved in,” Suto said.

As Pomaybo prepares a new year of networking opportunities and growing the WIN platform, she is grateful for what her chapter has been able to provide.

“There is such a need out there for people wanting to connect,” she said. “I am so grateful we have an avenue for people to do philanthropy work and support each other.”

Tanisha Thomas is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact

Tanisha at 412-480-7306, tthomas@triblive.com or via Twitter @tanishajanae.

Congratulations to the 2021 WIN Woman of the Year!

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:16:33 GMT

(8) Congratulations to the 2021 WIN Woman of the Year! | LinkedIn

On December 15th, we held the 2021 Annual Holiday Party®, a WIN Signature event during which time the 2021 WIN Woman of the Year was announced! The event was held at the beautiful Bella Sera Event Venue in Canonsburg with over 120 attendees dressed to the nines in their beautiful gowns, tuxedos and suits. It was the event of the season! The celebration included the recognition of so many individuals and companies that came out to support the lovely ladies of WIN.

We are very thankful for our Silver Sponsors, Cozza Law Group, Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, Coyle Transport Services and Beitler Trucking. In addition, we also want to thank our signature sponsors, Encore Event Designs, Tucker Arensberg Attorneys, Maria Allshouse, Bella Sera, USX Federal Credit Union, Dress For Success Pittsburgh, Jeff Hancher Enterprises, Krista Lorenzo Running Realtor, Moxie Events, and Michel Wright of Holland Mortgage Advisors.

In a special tribute, Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, donated their entire table to the recent thirteen fallen heroes:

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Espinoza, Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Corps Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page, Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Navy Hospital Corpsman Max Soviak

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the nominees, all introduced touchingly by someone special in their lives. The four nominees were Connie Capiotis, Lynn Doehring, Tiffany Huff-Strothers and Colleen Manzini. It was with immense pride to honor these amazing women and name Tiffany Huff- Strothers as the 2021 WIN Woman of the Year. Please learn more about Tiffany here.

This year, the 2021 RiseUP award recipient was presented to Christina Keener. The RiseUP award recipient is presented to a WIN member that continually strives to be positive, supports others and shows true compassion. This was started during the 2020 pandemic, where we saw individuals rise-up and continue to show heart and love to others.

In addition to the sponsors, the nominees, members, and supporters of WIN, I would be remiss in not acknowledging the tireless work of our volunteer leadership team, Kelly Frost, Lori Mesta, Alecia Lynn, Dominique Murray and Colleen Manzini. Without the tremendous leadership and support of these ladies, we would not be able to bring you the lunches and signature events. They truly embody the mission of building a community of women who encourage and support each other both professionally and personally.

Both 2020 and 2021, have shown us continuous growth and the strength of the women that we serve. Without the community of women that so loyally supported this organization during these times, we would not have been able to have grown to where we are today!

A few of our successes:

Exponential growth in membership & attendees;
The launch of WIN-Washington led by Lori Mesta;
Fiscal sponsorship approval in consultation with Connie Capiotis;
The launch of a Men’s Only Network with our male supporters;
Successful rebranding under the watchful eyes of Kelly Frost;
The launch of WIN-Spirations, a fiscally sponsored program;
And, so very much more!

We are very excited to bring to you WIN-Spirations, a fiscally sponsored program whose purpose is to reduce poverty and build gender equity by providing networking, professional mentoring, and education to women experiencing economic hardship.

In addition, the excitement continues to build with the launch of GIN, the Gentlemen’s Interactive Network, where professional men network with a purpose. Please stay tuned for our website launch, which will announce the upcoming events and information on membership. Please join GIN & GIN-Pittsburgh on our Facebook page, Facebook group, LinkedIn and Instagram. A division of WIN Womens Interactive Network LLC

We are women who network with a purpose. We are all at a point in our lives and careers that we are willing and able to give back to the community and others thru volunteering and serving. I am so thankful to the community of women that continue to show us their support and love. They have truly built this organization into what it is today.

Please take a moment to learn more about WIN, GIN and WIN-Spirations, all divisions of WIN Women’s Interactive Network LLC. We are always open to anyone wanting to take a step further in their own personal and professional development, male or female, and welcome volunteers, new members and donors to our fiscally sponsored programming.

Reach out to us, info@na-win.com to learn more and find out how you can help.

we all WIN when we WIN together,

Dawn Pomaybo, Executive Director, WIN

412-963-6311, info@na-win.com, www.na-win.com

*photo credits: Dominique Murray Photography

Women's Interactive Network experiences a year of growth...by Harry Funk

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:27:11 GMT

https://thealmanac.net/news/women-s-interactive-network-experiences-year-of-growth/article_68cda53e-8b54-11eb-aa92-cbeda1d9ecef.html

"Happy 2020! Congratulations to our WIN Women of the Year, January events & more..."

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:23:44 GMT

"Happy 2020! Congratulations to our WIN Women of the Year, January events & more..." January Newsletter

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Sun, 29 Dec 2019 12:03:32 GMT

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Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:26:54 GMT

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