yasmine jumaa (she/her)

Communication & marketing manager, PCRG

A native Palestinian, Jumaa is interested in issues facing underrepresented residents in the greater Pittsburgh region —  and is committed to pushing for increased diversity, access, and equity in the pursuit of justice for underserved communities. 

In her role, Jumaa aims to highlight available resources, as well as engage residents, community groups and on-the-ground advocates for change and amplify their voices to achieve accountability, meaningful change and a more equitable Pittsburgh. 

Formerly, Jumaa was a journalist covering race and equity for Louisville, KY NPR affiliate WFPL. Before that, she reported on housing and evictions for VPM, the NPR station in Richmond, VA. Jumaa’s work won Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion —  and in sound. The Virginia Associated Press Broadcast Awards also recognized her reporting on Richmond’s public housing authority in its best continuing coverage category.

She’s lived in the Morningside neighborhood since relocating to Pittsburgh in late 2022. When not at work, Jumaa is likely making a mess of her kitchen, drawing and spending time outdoors with her dogs Nico and Mr. Junior.