Program Specialist

DAVID BUCKHOLTZProgram Specialistdavid.buckholtz@graduatephilly.org 215.850.9484David A. Buckholtz is a Program Specialist at Graduate Philadelphia, where he supports adult learners in achieving their education and career goals. With over a decade of…

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Chief Executive Officer, Independence Business Allience

Zach WilchaBoard Member Chief Executive Officer, Independence Business Allience Zach Wilcha is the first-ever Chief Executive Officer of the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Greater…

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Chief Medical Officer | Fidelis Care

Dr. Steven SpencerBoard Member Chief Medical Officer | Fidelis Care Dr. Spencer grew up in South Philadelphia,  one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city.  In elementary school, he was…

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Director of Social Impact FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia™

Jonathan ToddBoard Member Director of Social Impact FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia™ TBD

Ayana Lewis

Executive Director - Office of Strategic Partnerships - The School District of Philadelphia

Ayana LewisBoard MemberExecutive Director of the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Strategic PartnershipsAs Executive Director of the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP), Ayana Lewis, Esq.…

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Community Engagement Specialist

Kelly CasanovaCommunity Engagement Specialistkelly.casanova@graduatephilly.orgKelly Casanova, MDP, PMP., is a bilingual Community Engagement Specialist at Graduate Philadelphia, with proficiency in Spanish and English. In her role, she works to build meaningful…

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SHOLA OGUNTUNDE

Partner, Ernst & Young

SHOLA OGUNTUNDEBoard MemberTBD

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CARNIESHA KWASHIE

Director of Corporate Community Impact, PECO

CARNIESHA KWASHIEBoard MemberTBD

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Principal, LTN Strategies

LAUREN NESTLER FORMERBoard MemberPrincipal, LTN StrategiesLauren Nestler is a newly independent consultant having recently pivoted from a successful 22-year career in strategy, marketing communications, and external relations. She’s launched LTN…

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ASHLEY PARRILLO

Senior Vice President | CBRE

ASHLEY PARRILLOBoard MemberTBD