Erie's 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Honoring 40 of Erie's leaders, creative thinkers, and helping hands
Every year for the past 13 years, the editors of the Erie Reader have had the honor of sifting through hundreds of inspiring nominations and choosing the 40 that we think best represent the bright futures they are building for themselves and for the Erie community at large. It is truly a privilege to be able to highlight these 40 people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all means – this list is a continued testament that helping doesn't require a platform, money, or political status – it only requires a desire to make Erie a better place.
And every year for the past 13 years, we've been inspired by the myriad ways young people in Erie are doing that. We have artists, lawyers, business owners, volunteers, musicians, politicians, investors, coaches, teachers, therapists, performers, activists, and so many more working within their lanes to make Erie better. And when you put them all together – that's where change happens.
So, without further ado, let's all welcome these incredible young movers and shakers, as they join the ranks of the 480 who came before them. May the roads you pave fall underfoot of those to come.
Written by: Jonathan Burdick (JB), Edwina Capozziello (EC), Chloe Forbes (CF), Ally Kutz (AK), Erin Phillips (EP), Alana Sabol (AS), Cara Suppa (CS), Amy VanScoter (AVS), and Nick Warren (NW). All photography by Jessica Hunter.
Do you know someone you would like to see in an upcoming class? Our online nominations for 2026's class are now open! Just visit eriereader.com/40under40nomination
