221308854619408030-mainimage-1131-0-cropped.0.4.467.392.two-thirds

Gisele Barreto Fetterman

Braddock

Gisele Barreto Fetterman (Braddock) is an access and equity advocate, a hugger, and the Second Lady of Pennsylvania.  She is the founder of Freestore 15104, where surplus and donated goods are received and redistributed to neighbors in need. Gisele is the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, a community-wide effort to end hunger and reduce food waste. She is co-founder of For Good PGH, a non-profit that works to advocate inclusion and inspire kindness. Gisele was born in Brazil and emigrated as a child to the US, living as an undocumented immigrant for over a decade. Her work has been featured in the TODAY Show, CNN, NPR, and more. Gisele is a Forty under 40 honoree, a Tedx Speaker a Jefferson Awards recipient and a mother of three. 

Stay Up To Date

Sign up for the PA Humanities newsletter now.