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Juliet Hilburn


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Juliet is an Annual Giving Specialist with the Northwest Hospital Foundation. She holds a M.S. in Strategic Communications from Arkansas State University and a B.A. in History from Mercyhurst University. She is currently working on a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.

She was born and raised in Titusville and returned to the community after completing her college education. She is looking forward to making connections with more young people in the area.

Over the past few years she has held several positions in Crawford and Venango Counties that have taught her a lot both professionally and personally. In January 2023 she became the Annual Giving Officer for the Northwest Hospital Foundation which is the sole supporting nonprofit organization for UPMC Northwest Hospital. She is very happy to be back in Venango County and feels that she is making a real difference in the lives of patients and staff at the hospital. “It is incredibly rewarding and important work,” she said.

She am a member of the Oil City Rotary Club, the Franklin-Oil City Zonta Club, and the Northwest Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She serves as a board member of Titusville Renaissance, Inc. and is the Membership Chair of FLEX. She has also been a Be Here Ambassador since 2019. 

“My favorite things to do are volunteering and exploring the local dining and retail scene. There are so many opportunities to get involved with the community (FLEX being a major one!) and support small businesses!”

Juliet enjoys working in the area due to its many opportunities for leadership and growth. ” There are many individuals who are wonderful mentors and want to see our generation thrive,” she said.

Zing Tip: Bring Your Best Self to Work


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The energy you bring to work can greatly impact not just yourself, but everyone around you. Ari Weinzweig, founding partner of Zingerman’s, describes positive energy as: “Fun, inspiring, exhilarating, and enjoyable.”

He also added: “It contributes positively to pretty much everything and puts nearly everyone who comes into contact with it in a good mood. People feel safe in its presence, which means that their natural abilities, normally held back for fear of failure, start to emerge.”

Three types of energy are physical, emotional/mental, and vibrational, and Zingerman’s “Energy Recipe” is:

  1. Read It
  2. Vision It
  3. Manage It
  4. Repeat

There are many tools to help manage your energy—mindfulness, exercise, flexible scheduling, coffee, taking breaks, fresh air, music, getting enough sleep, and drinking water to name a few.

We all have the power to affect our work environment, and it’s up to each of us to own our energy. Find energy management resources and more at zingtrain.com/library.

This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s June 2020 VenangoWorks! Newsletter

June 2020 Young Professional Profile: Alysha Graham


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Alysha Graham is originally from Venango County, but lived in Florida for awhile, and we’re so glad she’s back!

She is currently working toward her master’s degree at Edinboro University. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Slippery Rock University and while at Slippery Rock, she was a part of a student teaching curriculum in Dublin, Ireland, for a month.

She is a lifelong learner sharing that: “Upon completion of my graduate degree, I would like to learn more about Dyslexia Intervention.”

After graduation, Alysha relocated to Florida. She worked as a teacher and was asked to develop a classroom to work individually with students on goals outlined in their IEPs (Individualized Education Plans).

She is now working in the Franklin Area School District and has been continuing to communicate with her second graders through Google Classroom.

Alysha is happy to be back in the area and appreciates  our local amenities, like the scenery. “I enjoy watching the seasons change through my drive to work,” she said. She likes visiting local coffee shops, walking on the bike trail, dining at restaurants (especially Trails to Ales), attending events at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, and going to various festivals.

She hopes to buy a home with her significant other here and raise her children in the area. “There is nowhere else I would want to raise children,” she said.

In her free time, Alysha enjoys playing with her dogs, sewing, crafting, camping, and riding a side-by-side. She also enjoys opening her home to friends and family to spend time together.

This article was published in the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange’s (FLEX) June 2020 edition of the FLEX Your Ideas (FYI) Newsletter.

FYI Newsletter – June 2020


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For young professionals, by young professionals. This monthly newsletter is published by Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Find articles from the FLEX FYI on the Chamber’s blog.

May 2020 Young Professional Profile: Molly Minman


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Molly Minman is a Pittsburgh native, now living in Meadville, and our newest FLEX member!

She earned her master’s in public administration from Gannon University as well as a bachelor’s in communication from Robert Morris University and a certificate in nonprofit leadership from the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Molly works as the Pathway of Hope Director for the Salvation Army, which she says is one of her greatest achievements. 

Molly’s role with the Salvation Army has her covering five counties and includes helping her clients find local resources, which she said has been going great in Venango County.

“Every organization I’ve reached out to has been incredibly helpful, which makes me really enjoy working in the area. People are so willing to collaborate,” she says. 

She says her other greatest achievement has been balancing her career with caring for her nine-month-old son in the midst of the current pandemic.

Molly’s professional goals include going to law school so that she can “use her experience in the nonprofit sector to help low-income families with legal concerns.”

One of her favorite things to do when she travels is to visit the local coffee shop, so she frequents Bossa Nova and Karma Coffee. Her other hobbies include reading, watching the news, volunteering, camping, and playing with her puppy.

This article was published in the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange’s (FLEX) May 2020 edition of the FLEX Your Ideas (FYI) Newsletter.