The Incline highlights 19 local leaders under 40 years old who are working hard to shape the region’s political scene. This second class of Who’s Next winners focuses on young professionals working in politics. Their roles range from consultants to finance directors to chiefs of staff for city council members to a county council member. They spend their time in the day-to-day of government, all with the goal of finding ways to make Pittsburghers’ lives better. Congrats!

Read about all 19 awardees here.

Nominate someone for the Who’s Next: Community Leader awards before Fri, Jan 13 here.