Officers — Pitt Treble Choral Ensemble

Our Leadership

Lorraine Milovac (She/Her)

*Director*
Lorraine Milovac is enjoying year twenty-seven as the Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Treble Choral Ensemble, and her second year as the Artistic Director of Belle Voci, a community-based adult treble choral ensemble. She is the Assistant Director of Music at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, having previously served churches in the Serbian Orthodox and United Methodist traditions. Last Spring, Lorraine conducted the Voices of Spirit chamber choir at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music and served as a student teacher supervisor in the 2025 Spring semester. A retired high school choral director, Lorraine taught in the Upper St. Clair and Woodland Hills school districts. During her tenures, she conducted multiple-level choirs, sponsored both the International Thespian Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society, and served as vocal director for the musicals. Her choirs and students were consistently selected to perform in the PMEA All-State and NAfME All-Eastern Division and National conferences. She has served as guest conductor for ACDA, PMEA, and County Chorus festivals.
Lorraine was chosen in 2009 as one of the top one-hundred teachers in eighty-three school districts for the Teacher Excellence Center program. In 2023, she was the recipient of the PMEA Citation of Excellence Award, a recognition given to PMEA members who have made lasting contributions in their area of teaching. Lorraine has served as the Accompanist and Assistant Director for the Hamlisch-Page Student Choir of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PNC Pops). She holds membership in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), NAfME: National Association for Music Education, and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).

Humna Khawaja (She/Her)

*President, Soprano 1*
I am a junior majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience. I am in a sorority called Theta Phi alpha sorority, I work at Shadyside Hospital and am an assistant researcher at a Psychology lab here at Pitt!
**What TCE means to me?**
I love the feeling of hearing harmonies that we worked so hard to perfect. Coming to rehearsal with all my fellow singers makes my day.

Kaitlyn Clougherty (She/Her)

Vice President, Student Director, Soprano 1 Section Leader

I’m a Pittsburgh native in my fourth year as a double major in music, on a vocal performance track, and theatre arts, with a design/tech/management focus. In addition to being the Vice President of TCE, I also serve as the Vice-Chair for the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) @PITT club, and am active in the Musical Theatre Club, Performance Collaborative, and Redeye Theatre Project. I also work on campus as a Dietrich Ambassador, with Pitt Stages as a House Manager, and in the First-Year Programs department as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant.

What TCE means to me?

I love having a space where I can de-stress by singing with my friends, and creating beautiful music as a group! Being in choir gives us so many opportunities, including traveling (our Toronto tour was my first time out of the country!), meeting new friends, and having a space that I can feel that I can be myself!

Madelyn Shaw (She/Her)

Business Manager, Alto 1 Section Leader

I’m a fifth year industrial engineering student from Greensboro, NC with minors in bioengineering and theatre arts, and am pursuing a certificate in innovation, product design, and entrepreneurship. Outside of classes and TCE, I also work as a Dance Company Artist with Bodiography Contemporary Ballet and am a member of Pitt’s Club Equestrian Team.

What TCE means to me?

TCE has been a place to shut out the outside world and focus on music and community. It’s brought amazing friends and allowed me to grow through tours to Toronto and Nashville, outreach performances in our Pittsburgh community and campus, and weekly rehearsals to connect with each other through music!

Julia Ferranti (She/Her)

*Secretary, Alto 2 Section Leader*
I am a Senior Theatre Arts major pursuing a Nonprofit Management Certificate from Pittsburgh. Outside of TCE, I also serve as Chair for the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) @PITT club and Tech Coordinator for the Musical Theatre Club. I work on campus with Pitt Stages as a Scenic Artist and House Manager.
**What TCE means to me?**
TCE is a welcoming space where I can learn and grow as a vocalist, and my appreciation for music has only grown since joining. I have made so many wonderful friends and memories that I will cherish forever. There is a strong sense of community within the choir that makes us work better together. Going to rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday and getting to make music makes my day better each time.

Julia Levinson ( She/Her)

*Alumni Outreach Coordinator, Soprano 1*
I am a sophomore majoring in psychology and sociology, and am pursuing a certificate in public and professional writing. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, reading, and going to the beach.
**What TCE means to me?**
I love making music with such a special group of people. It is such a welcoming environment, and each rehearsal brings so much joy and excitement into my day!

Caroline Cook (She/Her)

*Social Media Coordinator, Soprano 2*
I am a sophomore and majoring in social work. I enjoy spending time outside with friends and family and singing both traditionally in choir and outside of choir in bands.
**What TCE means to me?**
Music has always been a huge part of my life and TCE is a great outlet for me. It is a warm and welcoming community and I am excited to step up into a leadership role this year and give back to this group of talented singers.

Zion Schenk

Fundraising Chair, Alto 1

What TCE means to me?

Riya Desai (Any Pronouns)

*Social Events Director, Soprano 2*
I am a sophomore majoring in political science. Outside of choir, I work on-campus at the gym and love to explore the city.
**What TCE means to me?**
I have always loved the experience of being in a choir and harmonizing with dozens of people. With TCE, I get to do that alongside my friends and some of the coolest and sweetest people I’ve met.

Tech Liaison

Open Position

This is a position, voted on at the start of the term, for somebody who has an interest in running our websites, accounts, and other technical behind-the-scenes aspects!