Board Candidate Bio for Keith Knueven (2025)

Name: Keith Knueven

Neighborhood: Central Lawrenceville (9th Ward)

What years have you lived in Lawrenceville? 2019 to present (part time resident)

Why did you move to Lawrenceville? Love the energy, amenities and access, central location

Current job title (if employed): Creative director and principal, Keith & Co. (www.keith.co)

Why do you want to be on the LU Board? What would you like to work on within the neighborhood? As a current board member, I’ve enjoyed working with Dave, the board and LU staff, and getting to know the Lawrenceville community better.

Volunteer, Non-Profit, or Board Experience: Lawrenceville United: current board member. Corita Art Center: current board member; advisor (2024). AIGA Los Angeles (national design organization): volunteer (1997–2000); event co-chair for two terms (2000–2004); and advisor for three terms (2014–2020).

What makes Lawrenceville unique? Why? The people of Lawrenceville are incredibly kind and welcoming; the culture is vibrant and energetic. Locally owned business provide food, drinks, activities, shopping within walking distance. We’re centrally located within Pittsburgh so it is convenient to access other parts of the city—by foot, bike, or car.

One of LU’s core values is equity and the organization has recently embraced anti-oppression trainings to support our work in this area. What’s one idea you have for how LU should live out its commitment to equity? Stay committed to the senior community who have lived in the neighborhood for generations.

How are you involved in the Lawrenceville community? In 2024 I helped coordinate a number of community events, including Lawrenceville United’s Lawrenceville Live! fundraising event and the 42nd Street Block Party. As a member of the community, I try to be supportive and caring to all—checking on those who might need a little hello, perhaps helping to address neighborhood concerns.

What would you bring to the LU Board (e.g. experience, skills, perspective, network, etc.)? I’m easy going, driven, and an advocate for change and progress. By trade, I own a design and marketing agency (specializing in visual arts/culture, preservation, higher education, space research). I’m relatively newer to Pittsburgh (2019) so my network may be smaller, but I’m always open to outreach.

What’s one fun fact that others might be surprised to know about you? My family owns a small ice cream shop in rural NW Ohio.