Meet the Staff

  • Wahad Ansari

    PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    BARBER INSTRUCTOR

    Wahad is a Veteran of the United States Navy. He has over 25 years of experience in the barbering field. He has been in business for over 20 years, owning and managing Three Generations Barber Shop, located in the Homewood area, where he has trained several barbers. He is both a licensed Barbershop Manager and Barber Teacher in the state of Pennsylvania, and has volunteered with the Barber Program at Community College of Allegheny County in Homewood, to train students to acquire a barber license. These vast sets of skills are a valuable asset that students can tap into.

  • Nena Ansari

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER &
    SENIOR RECRUITER

    Nena has been employed in the social service field for over 17 years. She previously worked as a Projects Coordinator, Job Developer, Housing Counselor, and Training Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and has extensive experience with program management and recruitment.

  • Beverly Harrison

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Beverly has been employed for the last 18 years in the Affordable Housing field. She began her career as a receptionist, and with tremendous hard work and dedication later moved into the roles of Occupancy Specialist, Assistant Residential Property Manager and Property Manager. She is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management.

  • Sandra Knight

    BARBER INSTRUCTOR

    Sandee has over 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. She is a licensed Pennsylvania cosmetologist and cosmetology teacher, as well as a licensed barber and barber teacher. She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the Steel Center Cosmetology Program, and the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy Teacher Program. She is married and the proud mother of 5 children, all trained in the hair industry.