INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION AROUND SHARED AGENDAS
Join us in Philadelphia for 1 and 1/2 days of learning and networking with a cohort of emerging and established leaders from diverse sectors, industries, and counties. The first day features a welcome luncheon followed by Regional Explorations -- site visits to hubs of creative partnerships across the Delaware Valley. Return to Philadelphia for informal dinners at a selection of terrific Center City restaurants. The program continues the second day with a mix of engaging speakers and panels plus interactive discussions.
Our program is focused on sharing stories of cooperation - some by choice, some by circumstance -- that are moving Greater Philadelphia forward in such priority matters as education and workforce, regional infrastructure, and business growth. We'll get behind each story to understand not just what's happening, but also how it keys into our region's future success.
The 2013 Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange offers a unique opportunity to expand your understanding of the region and some of the people, places, and organizations at the intersection of talent and transformation. Now in its 7th year, participants consistently rate the experience highly (at or above 4.5 of 5) for exposure to new information and ideas, building connections, and creating a community of people who can shape the region's future; 100% report the desire to apply for a future program.
Participation in the Leadership Exchange is a competitive process with a goal of representing the geographic, demographic, sector, and industry diversity in the region. To be eligible, applicants must live and/or work in the Greater Philadelphia region and serve in a leadership role in a business, nonprofit, or government organization.
2013 LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE CO-CHAIRS
Christina Chepel
Partner, KPMG
Patricia Coulter
President & CEO, Urban League of Philadelphia
2013 LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE DETAILS
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STEPHANIE LIM CAPELLO Vice President, Please Touch Museum |
JACOB GORDON Vice President, Cooper's Ferry Partnership |
ANDY TOY Managing Director, Eastern Tower Community Center |
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DANIELLE COHN Vice President, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau |
BEVERLY HARPER President, Portfolio Associates |
NATALIA OLSON URTECHO Regional Administrator, US Small Business Administration |
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LISA DICKSON Senior Vice President, Radian |
MELANIE JOHNSON Director of Research & Big Events, City of Philadelphia |
JANES R. WADDINGTON, JR. Director of Operations, Lockheed Martin |
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SUSAN FELKER Director, Coo Projects, AmeriHealth Caritas |
MATT JOYCE Executive Director, Greenlight Philadelphia |
TRACEY WELSON ROSSMAN Chief Marketing Officer, Chariot Solutions |
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JEFFREY FERRO President, Parentebeard |
KATHLEEN O'BRIEN Partner, Montgomery McCracken |
TONY WIGGLESWORTH Director, Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee |
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MELISSA WEILER GERBER Executive Director, Family Planning Council |
ANDREW RACHLIN Vice President, The Reinvestment Fund |
STEVE WRAY Executive Director, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia |
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CHRISTOPHER GIANGRASSO Senior Vice President, Arkema |
ANTHONY SORRENTINO Executive Director, Office of the Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania |
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LAURIE ACTMAN Interim Director, Energy Efficient Buildings Hub |
TERENCE FARRELL Commissioner, County of Chester |
KEITH LEAPHART Brand Manager, Replica Creative
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CARLA ROBINSON Editorial Director, Axisphilly |
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WILLIAMS J. AGATE, JR. SVP, Navy Yard Management & Development, PIDC |
SUSAN FELKER Director, COO Projects, AmeriHealth Caritas |
FRANK J. LEE Associate Professor, Drexel University
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DAVID R. ROSSI Director Of Corporate Relations, Widener University
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HUGH O. ALLEN Director Of Commonwealth Relations, University Of Pennsylvania |
JELA FOOTE Director, KPMG LLP |
MERYL LEVITZ President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
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MARK RUPSIS Chief Operating Officer, County of Chester
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RICK ALTMAN Chief Operating Officer, Radian Group Inc. |
DAVID FOSTER President, Coopers Ferry Partnership |
ERIC D. LINTNER CEO, Dale Corp.
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NABILA SAJID Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank |
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TERESA ARACO RODGERS Principal, Philanthropy Advisor, Harp-Weaver LLC |
ANDREW FRISHKOFF Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation |
ROBERT LOUGHERY County Commissioner, County of Bucks |
SHARI M SAMUELS Global Public Affairs Director, Dow Chemical Company
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MICHELLE J. ATHERTON Associate Director, Institute For Public Affairs, Temple University |
KATHERINE GAJEWSKI Director of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia |
MICHAEL S MACFARLAND SVP, Regional Vice President, Philadelphia Market, TD Bank
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JAMES W SANDERS Director, Enterprise Center
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GARY A. BENNETT Regional Vice President, Business Development |
MARK GALE CEO, Philadelphia International Airport |
MICHAEL MAITLAND Chief Of Staff, NJ 5th District - Sen Norcross & Assemblymen Fuentes & Wilson
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ANN O'BRIEN SCHMIEG Board Chair, Graduate Philadelphia
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GREG BERRY CEO & Founder, Municipal |
GREGORY GAMBLE Director of Economic Development, Rutgers University-Camden |
JIM MALEY Mayor, Borough of Collingswood |
FRANCES M SHEEHAN President & CEO, Brandywine Health Foundation
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SHALIMAR BLAKELY Executive Director, African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE |
ADAM GATTUSO Government Affairs & Communications Leader, Monroe Energy |
GABRIEL MANDUJANO Founder, Wash Cycle Laundry |
HADASS SHEFFER President, Graduate! Network, Inc.
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STEPHANIE BOYD Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Convention Services, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority |
BILL GEHRMAN President, En Route Marketing |
ANTHONY V. MANNINO Chief of Staff, PA State Senator Larry Farnese
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BRENDA SHELTON-DUNSTON Executive Director, Black Women's Health Alliance
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STEVEN SCOTT BRADLEY President & CEO, Bradley & Bradley Associates |
CHRIS GIANGRASSO SVP HR, Communications & Site Services, Arkema |
BILL MARRAZZO President & CEO, WHYY |
TRISHA L SILVASY Director of Internal Audit, Saint Joseph's University |
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ANGELA M. BROWN Executive Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Perfecting Ministries |
WILLIAM F. GILL Attorney, Archer & Greiner, P.C. |
LORINA MARSHALL-BLAKE President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation
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JOHN F SMITH III Partner/Chair, Reed Smith LLP/Global Philadelphia Association
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KHALILAH J. BRYAN LAWSON Vice President & Senior Associate, Diversified Search |
EVA GLADSTEIN Executive Director, Mayor's Office ofCommunity Empowerment & Opportunity, City of Philadelphia |
FRED MASSANOVA Senior Manager, Parente Beard
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ANTHONY SORRENTINO Executive Director, Office of the Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania
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LYNN BUSH Chief County Clerk, County Of Bucks |
ERIC T. GOLDSTEIN Executive Director, King of Prussia District |
JOHN P. MCBLAIN County Council, County of Delaware |
JENNIE SPARANDARA Director, Job Opportunity Investment Network |
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KEVIN J. CAFFERKY, MST Controller, Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. |
ALYSON GOODER Co-Founder, School Collective, LLC |
TYRONE W. MCCOMBS Assistant Provost & Dean, Rowan University
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JAY SPECTOR President & CEO, JEVS Human Services
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MAJOR PAUL CAIN KROC Center Administrator, Salvation Army |
JACOB A. GORDON Executive Director & Vice President, Camden Special Services District/Cooper's Ferry Partnership |
ROMAN MCDONALD President, First Genesis Holdings, Inc.
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GERRI SPILKA President, OMG Center for Collaborative Learning
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STEPHANIE LIM CAPELLO Vice President of Development, Please Touch Museum |
CARRIE W. GRAY Managing Director, Wilmington Renaissance Corporation |
LIZ MCELROY Secretary-Treasurer, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO |
THADDEUS A. SQUIRE Managing Director, CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia
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LUZ CARDENAS Owner/Managing Member, Cardenas Grant Communications |
CLAIRE M. GREENWOOD Director, Policy Development, CEO Council for Growth |
JOHN MCINERNEY Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance |
EBONY STATON WEIDMAN Consultant, 3+Four Consulting
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NINA CHEN Special Projects Manager, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians |
PETER M. GROLLMAN VP Government Affairs, Community Relations & Advocacy, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
ROBERT J. MCNEILL Managing Partner, Deloitte
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COBY STEWART VP & Asst. Site Leader, Monroe Energy
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CHRIS CHEPEL Partner, KPMG LLP |
ED GROSE Executive Director, Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association |
JOE MEADE Director, Government & External Affairs, Philadelphia Museum of |
CHRISTOPHER STROM, Director of Project Development, AthenianRazak
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RANDY CHERKAS Managing Partner, Grapevine Development |
ANUJ GUPTA Executive Director, Mt. Airy USA |
BRUCE MELGARY Executive Director, Lenfest Foundation |
FRANK SULLIVAN, Managing Partner, Hill Wallack LLP
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JOHN CHIN Executive Director, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation |
TINE HANSEN-TURTON Chief Strategy Officer, Public Health Management Corporation |
JEANNE MELL VP Marketing Communications, University City Science Center |
E. MITCHELL SWANN Principal, MDC Systems
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RICHARD J. COHEN President & CEO, Public Health Management Corporation |
BEVERLY A. HARPER President, Portfolio Associates, Inc. |
JIM MERGIOTTI President & CEO, Peirce College |
CHRISTINA SZCZEPANSKI Senior Portfolio Manager, Reinvestment Fund |
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DANIELLE COHN Vice President, Marketing Communications, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau |
JOWE HEALY Managing Principal, Wallace Robert & Todd, LLC |
SARA MERRIMAN Department of Commerce, Senior Director Economic Development Initiatives, City of Philadelphia
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STEPHEN TANG President & CEO, University City Science Center |
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JULIA COKER SVP Convention Division, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau |
LIZA HERZOG Director of Research & Evaluation, Philadelphia Education Fund |
JILL M. MICHAL President & CEO, United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern NJ |
CHRIS TERLIZZI SVP, Regional Manager, First Niagara Bank
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DENISE COLLINS Executive Vice President, Holy Redeemer Health Systems |
SUSAN HIGHT Director of Development, Cradles to Crayons |
DIANA MILLNER Program Officer, Stoneleigh Foundation |
DAVID THORNBURGH FELS Institute Of Government Director, University of Pennsylvania |
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RHONDA S. COSTELLO EVP, Chief Retail Officer, Republic Bank |
MICHAEL HOFFMAN Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, University of Pennsylvania |
TOM MORR President & CEO, Select Greater Philadelphia
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CLAUDIA TIMBO President & CEO, CompanyVoice |
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PAT COULTER President & CEO, Urban League of Philadelphia |
ALI A. HOUSHMAND President, Rowan University |
MARKITA MORRIS-LOUIS, Vice President, Community Affairs, Clarifi |
NICHOLAS TORRES President, Education Plus, Inc. |
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KATHI COZZONE Commissioner, County of Chester |
DAVID L. HYMAN Managing Partner, Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP |
BOB MOUL CEO, Artisan Mobile |
ANDREW TOY Managing Director, Eastern Tower Project, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation
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CHARLES CROCE Executive Director & CEO, Philadelphia History Museum |
ALAN JACOBSON President, EX;IT |
GREG MURPHY Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Executive Director, Community College of Philadelphia Foundation, Community College of Philadelphia |
JUDITH E. TSCHIRGI Senior Executive Fellow, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
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PAUL CURCI Principal, The Curci Group |
KIKI JAMIESON President, Fund For New Jersey |
ANNE BOVAIRD NEVINS SVP, Marketing & Business Development, PIDC
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LAURA VALENTI Associate Vice President, Development & Marketing, Drexel University
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BERNARD DAGENAIS President & CEO, Main Line Chamber of Commerce |
FARAH M. JIMENEZ President & CEO, People's Emergency Center |
MARK NEWMAN Principal, North Highland
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RICHARD P. VOITH President, Econsult Solutions, Inc.
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MICHAEL J. DAHL Managing Director, Philadelphia Program, The Pew Charitable Trusts |
SAUNDRA ROSS JOHNSON Executive Director, Camden Redevelopment Agency |
KATHLEEN O'BRIEN Partner, Montgomery, Mccracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
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JANNET WALKER Vice President, CH2M Hill
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JAMES de LEON Judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court |
MELANIE JOHNSHON Director of Research & Big Events, City of Philadelphia |
ANN O'BRIEN SCHMIEG Chair, Graduate! Philadelphia
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ELIZABETH WALSH Executive Director, Bucks County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. |
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GREG DeSHIELDS Managing Director Business Development, Fox School Of Business, Temple University |
RUSSELL JOHNSON President & CEO, North Penn Community Health Foundation |
THOMAS O'CONNOR Vice President of Customer Operations, Aqua America |
SUSAN LEVY WARNER CEO, HRO360, LLC
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TON de VRIES Solutions Executive, Government, Bentley Systems |
ALAIN JOINVILLE Parks & Recreation, Public Affairs Coordinator, City of Philadelphia |
ANNE PAPAGEORGE Vice President of Facilities & Real Estate Services, University of Pennsylvania
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PAMELA M. WEDDINGTON VP Communications, MEE Productions, Inc.
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DEBORAH DIAMOND President, Campus Philly |
MEG JONES EVP & Chief Admin Officer, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
MONA A. PARIKH, ESQ. Managing Director, Start It Up Delaware |
MELISSA WEILER GERBER Executive Director, Family Planning Council |
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LISA DICKSON SVP Financial & Strategic Planning, Radian Guaranty |
ROBERT J. JONES Senior Executive Fellow, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia |
CHERELLE L. PARKER State Representative, PA House Of Representatives
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JOSEPH P. WELSH CEO, Collegiate Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development |
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GEOFF DiMASI Principal, P'unk Avenue |
SOLOMON JONES Senior Writer/Multimedia Producer, Axisphilly |
JANE PEPPER |
TRACEY WELSON-ROSSMAN CMO, Chariot Solutions
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ANDREW DINSMORE Project Manager, Office of Senator Chris Coons |
KIMBERLY JOYCE Regulatory Counsel & Manager of Legislative Affairs, Aqua America, Inc. |
ELLEN PETERSEN Executive Coach & Consultant, Ellen Petersen Executive Coach & Consulting LLC |
ANDREW WHEELER Chief Lean Officer & Managing Director, Diversified Search |
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PATRICIA DONOHUE President, Mercer County Community College |
MATT JOYCE Executive Director, Philadelphia, Greenlight Fund |
JON POTTER Economic Development Manager, University City District |
ANTHONY J WIGGLESWORTH Director, Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee |
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PATRICK DORRIS AVP Real Estate, Design & Construction, Penn Medicine |
DEBRA KAHN Executive Director, Delaware Valley Grantmakers |
CHRISTOPHER PRESTON Senior Vice President, Strategic And Regional Management, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ |
ROB WILLIAMS Program Manager, Innovation Platforms, Boeing Company
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ANGELA DOWD-BURTON Executive Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, City of Philadelphia |
MELLANIE KAI LASSITER External Affairs Manager, Philadelphia County, PECO |
JOE PYLE President, Thomas Scattergood Behavioral |
WAYNE W. WILLIAMS Greater Philadelphia 10,000 Small Business Program Education Director, Community College of Philadelphia |
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NANCY DUNLEAVY President & CEO, Dunleavy & Associates |
ELLEN MATTLEMAN KAPLAN Vice President & Policy Director, Committee Of Seventy |
ANDY RACHLIN Vice President, Reinvestment Fund
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PETER R WILLIAMSON Vice President, Conservation Services, Natural Lands Trust
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TIM DURKIN Director, The Philadelphia Program, The Pew Charitable Trusts |
ANN KARLEN Executive Director, Fair Food |
DAVE RAIBLE Executive Director, Generocity
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LISA WORDEN Director, SE Regional Office, PA Department of Community & Economic Development
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PHILLIP EASTMAN Manager, Economic Development, PECO |
DALE KESHISHIAN Executive Director, Pennsylvania Life Sciences Institute |
DOUG RAYMOND Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath
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WAYNE M WORMLE Dean, Division of Business & Technology, Community College of Philadelphia
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BRIAN K. EDMONDS Principal, Concordis Real Estate Advisors |
DEREK KIMMEL Public Sector Practice Leader, Trion Group |
SIOBHAN A. REARDON President & Director, Free Library of Philadelphia |
STEVE WRAY Executive Director, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia |
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PAT EIDING President, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO |
DON KLIGERMAN President, Fairmount Ventures, Inc. |
TOKI REHDER Associate Director, MBDA Business Center of Pennsylvania
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TOM WYATT Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer & Securities Counsel, American Water Works Company, Inc |
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PATTY ELKIS Deputy Director, Policy, Planning & Programs, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission |
BARBARA KRAUS-BLACKNEY Executive Director, Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools
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ANDREW REID EDA Representative & Point Of Contact - Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, US Economic Development Administration |
GINGER ZIELINSKIE Executive Director, Benefits Data Trust |
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KIRWAN B. ELLIOTT Director, Public Finance, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC |
JONATHAN KRAUSE Associate, Morgan Lewis |
JOE RIVELY Director of International Development, University of Pennsylvania |
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JOHN EMGE Executive Director, Atlantic & Cape May Counties, United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern NJ |
HUGH LAVERY SVP, Government/External Affairs & Affiliations, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals |
CLAIRE ROBERTSON-KRAFT President, Phillycore Leaders |
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“Being in a room with so many motivated and hardworking people who, in varying ways, are working toward the betterment of the region. It was inspiring!”
- Carrie Gray, Managing Director, Wilmington Renaissance Corporation