Labor & Industry Committee

Senator Devlin Robinson, Chair

Labor & Industry Committee

Senator Devlin Robinson, Chair

Public hearing on nursing workforce shortages and the role of private universities in developing a talent pipeline

Senate Labor & Industry Committee

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.

Carlow University, 3333 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213


The Senate Labor and Industry Committee hosted a roundtable discussion at Carlow University in Pittsburgh to examine nursing workforce shortages and the role of private universities in developing a talent pipeline. Testifiers included:

  • Dr. Chris Brussalis, President, Point Park University
  • Dr. David Dausey, President, Duquesne University
  • Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University
  • Andrea Kalina, Senior Vice President, St. Clair Hospital
  • Dr. Lisa Lambert, President, Chatham University
  • Ken Mittra, Chief Human Resources Officer, Independence Health
  • Rhonda Maneval, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, Carlow University
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