Dr. Kenneth Scott leads a social enterprise that is working to redevelop North Central Philadelphia. He serves as president/CEO of The Beech Companies, which is regarded as a leader in community economic development.
Donavan West is a forward- thinking executive with a focus on social services and public affairs. With over 18 years’ experience in developing, creating, and envisioning systematic blueprints to manage community partnerships and workforce and development initiatives, he is an expert in relationship management and key principles that drive stakeholder interests.
Dr. Samuel F. Quartey has more than 30 years of experience as a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Temple University and the College of Podiatric Medicine in New York. The native of Accra, Ghana, is a graduate of the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and University Legon, Ghana. He taught at Accra High School prior to moving to the U.S.
Mark Harrell is a community organizer at the Southwest Community Development Corporation (CDC) in Philadelphia and publisher of the organization’s newspaper The Southwest Globe Times. Harrell studied Political Science at Howard University and went on to Lincoln University where he majored in Human Services. Along with the many organizations of which he is a part, Harrell is also executive director of Men United for a Better Philadelphia
By Ayana JonesWhen her mother was diagnosed with diabetes, Neva White helped her manage the condition.Through that experience, she developed…
With a passion for community development and mission work, Pastor Funmi Obilana is an author, conference speaker, life coach and the senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Living Spring Miracle Center. Since she started the church in 1998, Living Spring has opened several other churches in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the nation of Trinidad and Tobago
Serving as the Executive Director of the African Family Health Organization (AFAHO), Oni Richards is responsible for leading the development, implementation and management of health and human service programs for African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees in the greater Philadelphia area.
When she ran for office, Joanna McClinton pledged to bring about change and work hard for the people of the 191 Legislative District. She began serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after winning a special election in August 2015.
Award-winning editor, Shonda McClain finds enjoyment in giving back to her community. She is the editor of the Tribune Magazine, a publication that addresses topics of interest in the African-American community, and editor of the Sojourner, a quarterly, African-American visitors guide to Philadelphia.
As a media executive, Sandra Clark advocates for Diversity in the field of journalism and strives to open doors for others. She is the Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue at WHYY in Philadelphia, overseeing news across all platforms and developing engagement events with the public.
