Allegheny County Communications Director Abigail Gardner Departs for Private Sector Role
Abigail Gardner, the Communications Director for Allegheny County, has announced her departure from County Executive Sara Innamorato’s administration to pursue a new opportunity in the private sector in New York City. Gardner's three-year tenure with Allegheny County included work on significant policy initiatives, such as the landmark paid parental leave policy. Her departure follows a social media controversy in July where she faced backlash for comments directed at a KDKA Radio personality. Gardner had previously worked on several Democratic political campaigns, including those of U.S. Rep. Summer Lee and former state Senator Pam Iovino. Deputy Director of Communications Beth Turnbull will serve as her interim replacement.
