Geovette Washington is a 2024 Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

Geovette Washington, senior vice chancellor and chief legal officer at the University of Pittsburgh, is among 11 inductees to the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania for 2024. Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro recognized the recipients at an annual luncheon in Harrisburg on Sept. 25.

“Since its inception, the Distinguished Daughters has been honoring extraordinary women for their outstanding service and contributions to our commonwealth,” said Gov. Shapiro. “The women we recognize bring an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge, are leaders in their respective fields and have showcased extraordinary professionalism in all aspects of their careers.”

Distinguished Daughters is led by President Bibiana “Bibie” Boerio (KGSB ’76). Read her Pitt Business story.

Prior to joining Pitt, Washington served as general counsel and senior policy advisor for the Office of Management and Budget and Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She serves as chair of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees and is a member of the executive committee of the International Women’s Forum of Pittsburgh.

Also recognized was Kathy Wilson Humphrey, who formerly served as Pitt’s senior vice chancellor for engagement and chief of staff and as secretary of the Board of Trustees. She is now president of Carlow University.