Team Member Acknowledgements
Mackenzie Slabe – I would like to thank my dad, Ron, and boyfriend, Nick, for always sup-
porting me in everything that I do. I would also like to give a special thanks to Dr. Carl
Fertman, Sam Vescovi, Marilyn Ross for their support, and my team members, Karon, Evan,
Matt, and Matthew, for their dedication and hard work.
Matthew Sabatini— I would like to express my appreciation to my team members for their in-
dividual work within the program and ability to function as a balanced group. I would also like
to thank Dr. Fertman for he expert advice and guidance throughout the project.
Evan Hanberry — I would like to express my appreciation to Dr. Fertman for his valuable and
constructive guidance during the planning and development of this project. I wish to
acknowledge the cooperation and assistance provided by Sam Vescovi and the rest of the
team in student affairs. I am particularly grateful for my team members, I couldn’t have asked
for a better group to work with.
Karon Hawkins - I want to thank my awesome team for crushing this project and really deliv-
ering something that will help this overlooked community at Pitt gain more visibility and the
support they deserve.
Matthew Dompreh – I would like to thank God for giving me the great opportunity to do a
project like this. I would also like to thank my team members and professors. Finally I would
like to thank my family and friends who never turn their back on me.
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