PDP Staff Spotlight: Anna Wolf

Meet Anna Wolf, Associate Manager of Special Events. As a past Marketing and Special Events intern, Anna rejoined the PDP alongside the Events Department. She assists in the execution, oversight and planning of recurring and one-off special events around Downtown Pittsburgh, and provides support for major events such as Light Up Night and Picklesburgh.

Get to know Anna! Read our Q&A ⬇️

What drew you to the PDP?

During my undergraduate degree, I was first introduced to the PDP. Shortly after discovering the organization, I was hired on as an intern. What drew me to the organization back then is still the same today: the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated and dynamic team that is determined to create a positive impact in the community.

What does a typical day look like for you?

My daily routine revolves around planning, strategizing, and executing exceptional events in Downtown, but no two days are exactly alike. Whether I’m communicating with incredible local vendors for markets or helping to bring to life a festival around pickles in Downtown, I relish (pun intended) the fact that each day brings new ideas and excitement.

What are you most excited to do in your role?

I’m most excited about all of the events that we are planning for the community. I love being a part of creating something that brings joy to others.

What is your favorite thing about the PDP?

All of my co-workers. Everyone is so passionate about what they do and it’s hard not to feel inspired when you are working with such a dedicated group of individuals.

What is your favorite thing to do Downtown?

I’m a big lover of the arts and really enjoy attending shows at the Benedum.

Favorite restaurant in the neighborhood?

It’s so hard to pick just one! Currently, I’ve been loving The Warren.

Words to live by? Favorite quote?

Success isn’t about how your life looks to others. It’s about how it feels to you. -Michelle Obama

Tell us three things most people don’t know about you.

Three things that most people don’t know about me would be, I’m currently into photography specifically film photography, I love camping with my fiance and dog, and I can twirl fire.  

If you had one piece of advice for someone new to Pittsburgh, what would it be? 

If I were to offer advice to someone new to Pittsburgh, I would suggest taking the time to fully immerse themselves in all that the city has to offer. Dine out at some of the lesser-known restaurants, catch a performance in the Cultural District, or check out the local small businesses. Pittsburgh is teeming with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered.