Jesse Solomon

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About Jesse Solomon

Jesse: Champion for Inclusive Education and Community Empowerment Jesse is a passionate leader in education and community development with over 20 years working in and with schools across the region. With a dual Bachelor's degree in Special and Elementary Education, and a Master's in Lifelong Wellness through Innovative Leadership, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as Regional Director for Catapult Learning in Western Pennsylvania. Jesse's career has been dedicated to fostering inclusion and opportunity. She championed special education programs across Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and her leadership led to the creation of Camp R.O.C.K. at Slippery Rock University, a program specifically designed for students with autism. Beyond the classroom, Jesse's impact extends to empowering individuals with disabilities. She co-founded Camp INSPIRE, a nationally recognized program for children with complex medical needs. She also brought the Woodlands signature Notes from the Heart music program to the cultural district of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with collaboration with the Berkeley school of music in Boston, chorus direction from Harvard University and Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, UPMC children's hospital child life department, and the August Wilson Center of Pittsburgh. In addition to partnerships she developed, the Woodlands is now home to The Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation weekend retreats. Her work at the Woodlands, a center for individuals with disabilities, saw the establishment of the Camp Academy, a training leadership development program for emerging leaders within the human services field. Jesse's commitment to advocacy is evident in her role as a founding Board Member and Membership Chair for the United Spinal Association of Pittsburgh, where she works tirelessly to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. A proud Pittsburgh native and mother of two, a dedicated somatic expression student, an artist, and avid hiker that seeks adventure in her free time. Jesse's dedication to building a more inclusive and empowered community is at the heart of everything she does.