Constance Portis

Constance Portis is a Homestead resident and is degreed in the field of human relations. She is a founder and former publisher of the Greater Pittsburgh Black Business Directory, Women’s Yellow Pages and Renaissance News. She founded the Black Extravaganza and Traiblazer Awards, Womenpower Seminar for African-American women and Holiday Expos and produced the play Christmas is Comin Uptown. For 9 years, she served as Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity for the State Auditor General And established two POISE Foundation Funds. She is most proud of her mentorship of women and men who worked with her over the years. Currently, she hosts the annual Sisters and Friends Getaways for more than 100 women from around the country.