Board Members

Welcome to the official webpage of the Board of Directors for Global Philadelphia. As one of the driving forces behind our organization's strategic vision and mission, our diverse and accomplished Board of Directors brings together a wealth of experience and expertise from various industries and corners of the world. With a shared commitment to steering our organization towards elevating Philadelphia's global profile, our board members play a pivotal role in the region. Learn more about the individuals that help guide our heritage city towards success and growth on this page.

Meet the GPA Team

Our team at Global Philadelphia Association is a dynamic group of young and diverse professionals committed to making a positive impact on a global scale. Based in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, we come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a range of skills to the table.

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Meet the GPA Board

Board of Directors

Rob McNeill

Board Chair, Practice Partner, Greater Philadelphia Region, Deloitte LLP

Zabeth Teelucksingh

President, Global Philadelphia Association

John F. Smith III

Chair Emeritus and Senior Counselor

Harold Yaffe

Vice Chair, Dentist

Lauren Swartz

Vice Chair, President, World Affairs Council

Rogelio Miñana

Vice Chair, Vice Provost, Global Engagement, Drexel University

Jillian Fornito

Vice Chair, Executive Director, Global Interdependence Center

David Kron

Board Treasurer, Managing Director – Investments and Financial Advisor, Kron & Polis Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

David Briel

Deputy Secretary, OIBD PA, Department of Community and Economic Development of PA

Anuj Gupta

President & CEO, The Welcoming Center of Philadelphia

Cassie Tomkins

Senior Director of External Affairs, Visit Philly

Layla El-Tannir

Director of Entrepreneurship, The Welcoming Center

Jeffrey Cooper

Vice President, Government and Community Affair, University of Pennsylvania

Barry Eiswerth

Architect

Kosh Daphtary

CEO, Chemtech International

Carol Rollie Flynn

President, Foreign Policy Research Institute

Jen Coatsworth

Chancellor, Philadelphia Bar Association

Mary Day Kent

President of the United Nations Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Leah Douglas

Director of Guest Experience Philadelphia International Airport

Svetlana Yazovskikh

Vice President of Global Tourism, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Jazelle Jones

City Representative, City of Philadelphia

Randy Hayman

Commissioner & CEO, Philadelphia Water Department

Christopher Chaplin

President, Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia

Giacomo Cesareo

Board of Trustees Chairs, International House

James O'Sullivan

Associate Professor of Social Ethics, Saint Joseph's University

Ken Fulmer

President & CEO, Urban Engineers

Emilia Zankina

Vice Provost, Global Engagement & Dean of Temple University Rome, Temple University Rome

Thomas Young

President and Chief Executive Officer, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia

Pierre Olivier Lugez

Senior Director, Business Strategy, City of Philadelphia

Jonathan Grode

U.S. Practice Director (Managing Partner), Green & Spiegel Law Firm

Work With Us

Are you passionate about Philadelphia and all that our amazing region has to offer? Are you also curious about international affairs and possess a global consciousness? Combine your passions and join us at Global Philadelphia Association. We are currently hiring interns/volunteers to be actively involved in helping us represent Philadelphia as a global city and raising its profile.

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