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About Us
Our Mission
Protect PT (Penn-Trafford) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring residents' safety, security, and quality of life by engaging in education and advocacy to protect the economic, environmental, and legal rights of the people in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties.
Protect PT was established in 2014 as a grassroots community-based nonprofit organization designed to protect our community from the harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuel activity. We are dedicated to ensuring Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties residents’ safety, security, and quality of life.
Meet the Team
 Gillian Graber (She/Her) |  Jim Cirilano (He/Him) |  Yvonne Sorovacu (She/Her) |
|---|---|---|
 Kyle Zboran (They/Them) |  Sara Majorsky (She/Her) |  Lauren Posey (She/Her) |
 Mina Kimak (She/Her |  Noah Bedard (He/Him) |  Brandon Mutschler (He/Him) |
Community Environmental Education Center
Our Financial Supporters
Our financial supporters include community member contributions as well as the organizations below that fiscally support our work in a variety of ways.
2026
11th Hour Project The Schmidt Family Foundation
EPA ARP Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities
Patagonia Environmental Grants
2025
11th Hour Project The Schmidt Family Foundation
EPA ARP Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities
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