Pittsburgh, PA - On February 17, 2022, Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA) welcomed Samantha Goldberg and Micah Caporali as directors to its Board.  

Sam is the founder and executive director of Open Space Counseling, Consulting & Wellness (Open Space CCW).  Founded in 2018, Open Space CCW is a LGBTQIA+ affirming, relationship minority affirming, and racial justice-oriented therapy group where people can move from merely surviving their lives to truly thriving. Open Space CCW helps people with concerns related to addiction, trauma, and LGBTQIA+, among many other things. Sam completed her academic and clinical training at the University of Pittsburgh, and earned her Master's of Social Work degree with a focus on clinical social work and direct practice mental health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over a decade of experience working in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. 

Micah is the first supplier diversity program manager for Duquesne Light Company (DLC).  In this role, Caporali helps DLC forge connections with qualified, local diverse suppliers that can create value and meet DLC requirements of safety, affordability, reliability, excellent service, and sustainability.  Micah is a graduate of Liberty University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and Waynesburg University where he received an MBA in Project Management.  Micah has experience in both the private and public sectors, working in Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh, PA.  

"We are fortunate to have Sam and Micah join our Board as its newest directors," says Ron Hicks, 3RBA's President.  "Both Sam and Micah have the skills and experience that will enable 3RBA to continue its growth and pursue its mission of promoting and improving the business conditions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other nonconforming persons (LGBTQ+) in the Pittsburgh/Greater Allegheny Region and their allies."

3RBA appointed Sam to serve a three-year term and Micah to a 2-year term.  In addition to their appointments as directors, 3RBA appointed Sam and Micah as Co-Chairs of 3RBA's Programming & Events and Supplier Certification committees, respectively.