Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 7, 2025 — The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) is pleased to announce the addition of Christine Bryant to its Board of Directors. TALI is an executive education and leadership development organization committed to creating more inclusive and prosperous professional communities through a distinct model that educates, develops, connects, and positions Black leaders and their allies for advancement.
TALI’s Board is composed of corporate and community leaders who exemplify a strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission and strategic vision. As a long-term supporter of the Institute, Ms. Bryant has demonstrated commitment to TALI and brings unique expertise to the Board of Directors.
“I consider it an honor to be invited to join TALI’s Board of Directors. They have been doing incredible work that positively impacts lives throughout the corporate community, and I have enjoyed being a part of that work as a mentor and as an executive sponsor. I look forward to this new role of serving on the Board,” says Ms. Bryant.
Christine is currently Global President of the Material Science business unit and President of Brenntag Specialties NA. In that role she is responsible for the strategy and performance of the global Material Science business, as well as the strategic initiatives for the Specialties business in North America. Brenntag is the world’s leading chemical distributor, with sales exceeding $18 billion.
Before joining Brenntag, Christine served as the global head of the Tailored Urethanes business unit at Covestro, with annual sales of over $1 billion. She was responsible for advancing the business segment’s strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering profitable growth. Christine’s career with Covestro spanned more than 30 years, during which she held multiple executive positions with both regional and global responsibilities, including strategy, operations, sales, marketing, and technical roles.
Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and mathematics from Duquesne University. She also earned her master’s in chemical engineering with an emphasis on colloids, polymers, and surfaces from Carnegie Mellon University.
Ms. Bryant is deeply committed to the community, with longstanding leadership roles across business, academia, and nonprofit organizations. Her community engagement reflects her passion for giving back to organizations committed to strengthening inclusion, STEM education, sustainability, and innovation.
“I am extremely happy to welcome Christine Bryant as our newest addition to TALI’s Board of Directors,” says Evan Frazier, President & CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute. “Christine has been involved with TALI serving as a mentor since its inception in 2019. Her years of leadership experience and community advocacy will be a tremendous asset to the TALI Board as we continue to realize our vision for more inclusive and prosperous professional communities.”
“It is my great pleasure to welcome Christine Bryant to our Board of Directors. Christine is an important addition to TALI as we continue to grow and build our capacity. We look forward to working with her even more closely in years to come,” says Lara Washington, Board Chair; President and CEO, AHRCO.
To view the full list of the TALI Board of Directors and learn more about TALI, visit taliinstiute.org.
About The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI)
The mission of The Advanced Leadership Institute is to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities by cultivating leadership through world-class executive education programs tailored to support, develop, and retain Black leaders and their allies. TALI equips participants with the strategies, insights, and networks needed to thrive. Our programs are open to people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Course content for TALI programs is delivered through an academic partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, and programming is made possible through the support of major corporations and foundations in the Pittsburgh region, including Lead Founding Underwriters: BNY Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Richard King Mellon Foundation; Founding Underwriter: Highmark Foundation and Eden Hall Foundation; Excellence Partner: Henry L. Hillman Foundation; Lead Contributors: Giant Eagle Foundation and The Heinz Endowments; Presenting Sponsors: Giant Eagle, Highmark Health, PNC, UPMC; Gold Sponsors: American Eagle Outfitters, Bank of America, Buchanan, CNX, Covestro, Dollar Bank, Duolingo, Duquesne Light Company, FedEx Corporation, Koppers, PPG, and Wabtec; Silver Sponsors and Bronze sponsors, which can be found here.