As an engaged scholar-practitioner for over 32 years, Dr. Brussalis has taught at the graduate level, provided advice and counsel to numerous Fortune 500 corporations, governments, large institutions, including many colleges and universities, and served in higher education executive leadership roles. He is a graduate and former board chair of Leadership Pittsburgh, a network of regional leaders and decision makers, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College, master’s degree in public and business administration from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University.
Dr. Brussalis has a longstanding commitment to public service, having served on and led many regional and national boards, including the American Society for Competitiveness, Live Like Lou Foundation, Point Park University, ALS Association, Leadership Pittsburgh, Regional Learning Alliance, Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta Foundation, Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Small Business Council. Dr. Brussalis also managed the New Idea Factory in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the largest economic development transition effort of a metropolitan region in the history of the United States at the time.
LLL Impact 💙
As Board Chair, Dr. Brussalis provides strategic leadership and guidance, helping shape Live Like Lou’s long-term vision and supporting programs that advance ALS research, family support, and community engagement.
Off the Field:
Dr. Brussalis and his wife Christina reside north of Pittsburgh and have four children. He has been recognized as a Pittsburgh Business Times Top 20 Changemaker, one of Pittsburgh Power 100’s most influential business leaders, and received a Blue Citation from Allegheny College for lifetime service.
