Our Team

Nancy Angus has served the Mario Lemieux Foundation since 1998, including an Executive Director roll until 2023 when she was promoted to the Foundation's first-ever position of President.  She manages and oversees all of the Foundation’s business activities and finances, fundraising events, and execution of the Foundation’s strategic plan.  She also facilitates all of the Foundation’s charitable giving and maintains contact with key sponsors, donors and community leaders.  With over 27 years of experience, she has held positions outside of Pittsburgh with the Ohio House of Representatives, Central Park Conservancy and UST, Inc. Nancy is a proud graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, as well as Leadership Pittsburgh XXVIII. She was awarded a Women of Influence Award in 2021. Nancy lives in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh with her husband and their three children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading and playing endless games of fetch with her two dogs!

Andrew graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in Sports Marketing and Marketing. He started with the Foundation in 2000 as the Operations Manager for the Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational and served as Marketing Director until 2023 when he was promoted to Executive Director.  As Marketing Director, he oversaw all Foundation marketing efforts including branding initiatives, fundraising projects and online presence. Additionally, Andrew manages the Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp, Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk, golf outings, auctions and other fundraising events. Andrew is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh XXXVI and lives in Cranberry Township with his wife and three children.

Before joining the Foundation in 2023, Rachel served Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras as the Manager of Institutional Advancement, where she managed communications and supported fundraising efforts. Rachel started her career working in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's operations department from 2007-2017, where she expanded her role to manage artistic planning for the PNC Pops Series. At the Lemieux Foundation, she manages digital marketing and design initiatives and more. Rachel is also an accomplished harpist and holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology from Duquesne University and a Master of Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She loves to attend concerts and Pens games with her husband, Micah, and their sons Cassius and Phoenix.

Sarah joined the foundation staff in the spring of 2021. Previously, Sarah worked for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and as a fundraising consultant. Sarah holds a degree in Art History from John Carroll University and a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Sarah lives in the North Hills with her family and is active in her community.

Prior to becoming part of the Mario Lemieux Foundation team in 2025, Jill was part of another championship organization – the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jill spent 24 years with the team’s front office, most recently serving as the Senior Director of Marketing. Jill’s first day with the Penguins was December 27, 2000 – the day Mario Lemieux came out of retirement! Jill was responsible for creating memorable moments for Penguins’ fans – having planned three Stanley Cup Championship parades and numerous other special events. Jill graduated in 2001 from Duquesne University with a degree in Marketing and Sports Marketing. At the Mario Lemieux Foundation, Jill manages Austin’s Playrooms. She is focused on continuing to bring Mario and Nathalie’s vision of creating a safe, fun and engaging atmosphere for kids to life. Jill and her husband Chris spend their free time watching their sons Patrick and Michael play baseball.

Bethany became a part of the Foundation in 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience as a Location Manager in the film and television industry to her new role of Event Manager. In this position, she coordinates key events such as the Austin’s Playrooms Lunch & Fundraiser, while also providing food and beverage support for the Foundation’s other events throughout the year. Bethany holds a degree in English and Philosophy from Carlow University as well as a master’s in English from Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing and exploring the world with her husband and two dogs.