DARRIN ANDERSON URBAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA CEO

Darrin is a brilliant and inspiring leader with over 25 years of experience providing strategic direction and guidance within the nonprofit sector He recently served as the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance’s CEO, leading key initiatives involving 31 independent YMCA associations representing $300 million in collective revenue.

Darrin has worked collaboratively with national donors, secured $50 million in government aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, and established the New Jersey YMCA Equity Committee and National Housing and Social Services. His primary focus is driving innovation, growth, and transformative change on behalf of marginalized and low-income communities.

Darrin is responsible for helping to pass over 100 legislative bills and ordinances in New Jersey, assisting in removing social and economic barriers to good health and economic mobility.

As the Director for Community Engagement and Supplier Diversity at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, Bridgett plays a key role in building Jefferson’s relationships with community organizations and partners.

Bridgett collaborates and cultivates meaningful relationships that impact and improve the lives of the diverse communities Jefferson serves through engagement in workforce readiness, celebrating small businesses and acting as a resource for health and welfare.

In collaboration with Jefferson’s Supply Chain Department, Bridgett launched Supply Chain Connect to offer diverse potential suppliers the opportunity to pitch their business virtually, and get help in preparing their presentations. Jefferson’s Supplier Diversity program is designed to connect more minority, women, veteran, persons with disabilities, and LGBT-owned small businesses to opportunities at Jefferson.