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GPA Team: “Flags of the World”

Message from Global Philadelphia To our dear friends, members, and supporters, On behalf of Global Philadelphia Association, we are delighted to write to you in our tenth year of operation, and our fifth as an esteemed World Heritage City. Less than a decade ago, the words “global” and “Philadelphia” were rarely seen in the same sentence, and we are proud and excited to see this change in our City’s spirit. Today, we are truly a global Philadelphia. This work is not possible without the support and collaborative efforts of our members, partners, and board, and we are grateful to each one of you. It is our pleasure to expand upon our progress with our 2020 Impact Report. At GPA, our goal is to champion the exceptional, global work of those in our City. We take our messaging role seriously, positioning the activities of our members and partners where it can best be noticed, understood, and applauded. We act as the catalyst, building a network of incredibly diverse, yet like-minded groups all united in the common goal of enhancing Philadelphia’s global profile. We take pride in the uniqueness of these connections and the unusual lens through which they allow others to view our City. Our World Heritage City Project is one such lens. The project was established as a community-built vision of what we would like to accomplish as a World Heritage City. The project has four missions by which we can elevate our WHC: Preserving and Celebrating Historical and Cultural Assets; Educating Global Kids with Roots; Building World Heritage City Awareness and Ownership; and Extending Philadelphia’s Global Reach. We also take pride in our international positioning, shown most recently in our ongoing Sustainable Development Goal’s (SDG) Campaign and our work with the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC). Through the three-year SDG campaign, sponsors, artists, and passionate nonprofits all convene for the creation of 17 works of public art, each dedicated to an SDG. With this, Philadelphia will become the first City in the world to make such a public commitment to upholding these global goals. Through our collaboration with the OWHC, we have taken advantage of the incredible opportunities afforded us as the nation’s first World Heritage City. Through this relationship, our Mayor now represents the City and the nation on the OWHC board. We look forward to contributing to the OWHC’s mission to preserve and highlight the global cultures of cities around the world. This year has been unprecedented and challenging, but we have persevered with your support. We look forward to the year to come, whatever changes, challenges, and opportunities it may bring. Sincerely,

Zabeth Teelucksingh, Executive Director Global Philadelphia Association 2

Rob McNeill, Board Chair Global Philadelphia Association GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

WHO GPA SERVES

GLOBAL PARTNERS

CIVIC LEADERS

RESIDENTS

BUSINESSES

NEW COLLABORATORS

STUDENTS

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

GPA is proud to have over 250 members and 400 partners. Membership is a core facet of our work as a convenor and collaborator with the City’s unique organizations. From businesses, to universities, to National Historic Landmarks, GPA members partner with the area’s leading international marketing and promotion organization, become part of Greater Philadelphia’s vast international community, and invest in the global future of Greater Philadelphia. GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

Lofty Expectations: Extraordinary Accomplishments By all measures of performance and effectiveness, GPA exceeded a highly ambitious To-Do list, shattered previous indicators, and achieved resounding success in 2020. As the collected data, programmatic breakthroughs, personal testimonials, and this Impact Report all highlight, GPA achieved outstanding accomplishments that reverberated throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond. GPA revitalized its messaging role through robust social media use while maintaining critical relationships with groups like the Organization of World Heritage Cities. Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic and social and political upheaval, GPA’s usefulness and role grew dramatically in 2020, as did its resolve to fulfill its unique mission. 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but Philadelphia as a World Heritage City showed great resilience. The main goal of GPA during the pandemic was to unify, while working apart, using the binding history of the City and its potential as an international player. In collaboration with our colleagues at the office of the City Representative, we have partnered with the OWHC to position our World Heritage City throughout the global networks they provide. Additionally, the pandemic allowed us to see the innovative way in which other cities handled the crisis. During our World Heritage City Celebration, the mayor of San Miguel De Allende gave an animated demonstration of the value that the World Heritage City status provides to his own city. Although travel was sparse, we continued to be in contact with our OWHC partners.

GPA TOP 10

Creation of street named World Heritage Way

Establishment of Philadelphia as the First World Heritage City in US

Placement of Mayor Jim Kenney on Organization of World Heritage Cities board in June 2019

Publishing of World Heritage Coloring book in 3 languages

National Historic Landmarks identified, community built, and map created showing all 67 landmarks.

Foundation of The Globy Awards- 1st award series for international work in Philadelphia

Mentorship of over 70 interns with global mindset and professional development

Creation of Sustainable Development Goal public art awareness campaign, the first in any city

Earning of Guidestar Gold Level Seal

Publishing of the Learn Philly Heritage website, a heritage education resource

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Engaging Young Interns Every year, GPA engages a group of interns from March to August. These highly capable young people become an important part of our organizational infrastructure. They are recruited from our local universities, sometimes directly, sometimes through Campus Philly, and sometimes just through word of mouth. Overall, their purpose is to help us with global positioning of our organization and its members. GPA was in the middle of onboarding interns as the pandemic erupted in our city, in mid-March 2020. It did not occur to us to curb the process, we just continued. Only later did we realize that many organizations, usually hiring interns as of May, had decided to suspend such programs for Summer 2020. Interns in our organization are given three tasks to manage: working in the all-important area of social media; writing promotional materials for our members; and managing a project linked to their course of study. Through their social media work, we increased our reach and capacity by 150%. As they write, they are supervised by an experienced editor, and encouraged to stretch themselves. In their projects, our interns get the chance to be creative, take initiative, and grow our organization. The benefits to our interns are many. As expressed by former intern Divy Agnihotri, graduate of Villanova Law: “Going into my internship with the Global Philadelphia Association, my main focus was enhancing my knowledge of international affairs, but this experience taught me much more than that... I left this internship with a greater understanding of the global community here in the City and practical work skills. I will forever be a Global Philadelphia Ambassador.”

We look forward to progressing this program with new young people and cultivating their skills as we continue our global work. GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

A House Where History Lives GPA produced a beautiful promotional map of the city’s 67 National Historic Landmarks, then highlighted the sites during World Heritage City week. These projects not only raised the profile of the abundant landmarks but also brought many of the stewards of the historic places together for the first time. With the map and new personal connections, now the sites can promote each other. While Independence Hall is the first stop for many Philly visitors, the map will benefit less known landmarks, like the home of pioneering 19th-century black writer and activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. She was a formidable abolitionist, who later championed civil rights, temperance, and women’s voting rights. Harper resided in this Bella Vista row house from 1870 to 1911. 5

GPA’s Education Program Reaches Thousands of Young People Since leading the campaign to make Philadelphia a World Heritage City, GPA has launched educational programs that have taught children about the region’s remarkable heritage. To tell the story, GPA has become both a content creator and collaborator with many partners. Since 2015, GPA has produced content in a variety of media, including websites, live webinars, books, email newsletters, even a film. The mission isn’t just to teach Philadelphia history, but also to appreciate how diversity has always shaped the city’s heritage. This treasure trove of learning resources helps educators show Philadelphia’s global connections, depth, and richness as a World Heritage City.

Helping Philadelphia Schools

I have 206,000 children that we educate in Philadelphia in public schools. It’s critically important that those 206,000 young people also understand this notion of world heritage and World Heritage City. Dr. William Hite, Superintendent The School District of Philadelphia

Teach Global Heritage To reach the K-12 audience, GPA has partnered with public and private schools, museums, school districts, and other nonprofits. Dozens of schools have used the GPA course materials, including Henry Houston, Abraham Lincoln High School, and St. Mary Interparochial. 6

The learnphillyheritage.org website contains a wealth of lessons and activities available to all K-12 educators. GPA collaborated with local educators to create dozens of heritage lesson plans. GPA Lesson Plans • 29 Heritage Lessons for K-12 • 40 Social Studies Lessons for High School

GPA Resources with Lessons • Coloring Book in 3 Languages • WHC Documentary • Monthly Heritage Storytime Video • E-mail Blasts for Teachers

For younger children, GPA created the Philadelphia World Heritage Coloring Book. Now published in three languages, the book also has a matching teacher’s guide. To serve parents and young children during the pandemic, GPA began the Heritage Storytime program, a monthly series of virtual readings for young children, with replays available on demand. The children’s books featured reflect Philadelphia heritage and diversity, such as the tale of young Oney Judge’s daring escape from slavery. The episodes show illustrations from the books and feature informative presentations from partners such as the “Lest We Forget” Slavery Museum in Germantown. GPA also reaches out directly to educators with an effective newsletter-style email campaign providing teachers with resource material on topics like Philadelphia’s connection with the Caribbean. Each email contains enough material for several lessons.

Providing Professional Development for Teachers Beyond providing resources for the classroom, GPA has also co-produced professional development workshops for teachers. GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

Global Philadelphia also promotes study abroad opportunities for teachers. In 2017, 15 Philadelphia teachers traveled to World Heritage sites in India and Nepal, a program organized by the South Asia Center at the University of Pennsylvania and the Global Exploration for Educators Organization.

Ready to Return to Live Events When live events resume, GPA is ready to serve with a well-developed network of partners to present exhibits, panel discussions, and presentations. GPA continues its partnerships with regional museums and cultural institutions like the Middle East Center at the University of Pennsylvania and the Historical Society of Philadelphia.

In 2020, GPA staff initiated and supported translation of the Philadelphia World Heritage Coloring Book into Japanese, as well as its production and taped reading. Philadelphia’s current and past trade and cultural relationships with Japan are celebrated annually in the many activities that the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia regularly hosts at or around Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in West Fairmount Park, including the Cherry Blossom Festival, among other programs. Also in 2020, the Society formally launched GPA’s publication of the Japanese edition of the Philadelphia World Heritage Coloring Book as part of their JapanPhilly2020 year of programming.

Heritage Storytime During the development, preparation, and production of Heritage Storytime’s Episode #4, entitled Together!/¡Juguemos Junto!, GPA staff interacted with staff of Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, Morning Circle Media, Esperanza Arts Center, and members of the Philadelphia community. GPA’s creation of this episode enabled each participating organization to showcase their significant talents and capabilities, never shared before with Philadelphia audiences. Each of the Heritage Storytime episodes has presented this unique opportunity to the partners involved (African American Museum in Philadelphia, “Lest We Forget” Museum of Slavery, History Hunters, Johnson House Historic Site, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, and Global Citizen). GPA connects with audiences and partners in new ways!

Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide, Smith Memorial Playground (image credit: Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse)

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The World Heritage City Celebration 5 Years of World Heritage, 10 Years of GPA

September 9th, 2020

On September 9th, 2020 Inaugural youth poet Laureate of the U.S. Amanda Gorman gifted Philadelphia’s 2020 World Heritage City Celebration with a reading of a new poem, “The Gathering Place.” The work likens the city to a global hub: “Our great gathering site in this village, we make the globe a little smaller, so we can dream a little bigger, so the dream need not wait. Here in this gathering, we do good so that the world might be great.” Gorman’s poem remarkably captured the global character at the heart of GPA and the World Heritage City Project. The World Heritage City Celebration, hosted in 2020 by NBC10’s Vai Sikahema, is a chance to laud this ethos and the work done to support it. Gorman’s powerful appearance headlined a special night celebrating two milestones: five years since Philadelphia became the first U.S. World Heritage City and the 10th anniversary of GPA. As if that wasn’t enough, GPA honored the achievements of Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Pivoting to a New Reality The successful fundraiser demonstrated how GPA has been able to pivot from in-person events to virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the September event, GPA showed its agility, nimbly shifting its education programs to virtual delivery. Rather than making the World Heritage City virtual event a glorified Zoom meeting, GPA curated a diverse set of performers and dignitaries. Instead of arranging for a venue, catering, sound, and lighting, event producer Kathy Spencer coordinated engaging video content from musicians, media personalities, and officials like Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. Spencer discovered the little-known Gorman while doing an internet search for poets to contribute to the event. “We were very enticed by her and lucky enough to find her contact information. We wrote to her asking if she would consider contributing something to the Celebration and she agreed. We knew she was something special but never dreamed how famous she would become.” Mayor Kenney set the tone for the event, lauding the World Heritage City program. “Belonging to this community of 300 cities across the globe is of tremendous value to Philadelphia. Especially in these current times when remaining globally connected and engaged with one another is of vital importance .” The essence of the event was joy, underscored by the creation and presentation of the “Philly Joy” cocktail, created by lifestyle guru Pat Nogar.

Philadelphia became the first world heritage city in the United States. Belonging to this community of 300 cities across the globe is of tremendous value to Philadelphia, especially in these current times when remaining globally connected and engaged with one another is of vital importance. We are a World Heritage City because of the contributions of our many diverse neighborhoods and communities. Mayor Jim Kenney City of Philadelphia

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5 Ways GPA Pivoted During COVID

Honoring the Music of Nézet-Séguin

1 The evening’s special honoree was Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Nézet-Séguin, a French-Canadian, has become a Philadelphia institution and a global ambassador for the city. The Philadelphia Orchestra was a valuable partner for the event. Fellow Canadians joined the event to sing NézetSéguin’s praises. MSNBC Anchor Ali Velshi, another Canadian with Philadelphia ties, called the talented conductor one of the city’s “hidden gems” who “deserves national and international recognition.” Steven Guilbeault, Canadian Heritage Minister, proclaimed Nézet-Séguin a star in his native Canada. “I know that in Philadelphia, you must love him as much as we do, almost. And you’ve adopted him as one of your own.” Also paying tribute to Nézet-Séguin was internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang, who studied in Philadelphia at the Curtis Institute of Music. Lang, joining from China, performed a dazzling virtuosic piano piece in honor of his friend and colleague. Nézet-Séguin spoke expansively about his experiences in Philadelphia. He revealed that he feels at home in Philadelphia in part because it is so much like his hometown of Montreal: a big city with a neighborhood feel, international spirit, art, culture, distinctive food, and public spaces. The event also included a joyous performance from influential Soul/Jazz innovator and Grammy nominated trombonist Jeff Bradshaw. Luis Alberto Villarreal García, Mayor of World Heritage City San Miguel De Allende, Mexico, spoke on the importance of heritage and global connection. The Bacon Brothers (actor Kevin and cellist brother Michael) contributed additional upbeat music, coupled with their unabashed Philly boasting. GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

Moving Our Signature Events Online Without Missing a Beat The 2020 Globy Awards and the World Heritage City Celebration were more than successful fundraisers. They were virtual destinations for like-minded friends to gather in spirit, relieving the isolation of quarantine and rekindling connections.

OWHC Partnership Despite the inability to travel in the past year, GPA remained diligent in maintaining relationships with over 300 World Heritage Cities through its critical connection with the OWHC.

Delivering Virtual Learning Experiences For Children The Heritage Storytime program smoothly transitioned to the online world, providing engaging on demand lessons about Philadelphia history.

Ramping Up Internships and Volunteer Projects With so many people unemployed and their routines disrupted, a massive pool of volunteers and interns became available. GPA expanded its project load to leverage this enthusiastic new resource.

GPA Messaging We committed ourselves to our messaging role by promoting our partners’ events, disseminating Covid directives, creating new GPA content, and supporting our partners like the Philadelphia International Airport.

The Globy Awards: Philadelphia’s Premier Global Award December 14th, 2020

Now in Its Sixth Year!

Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of Independence Blue Cross Foundation, used the title of a gospel song to express her joy at announcing the winners, “I wasn’t going to tell anybody, but I just can’t keep it to myself.” Blake then introduced honorees Dr. Charles Yeo and Ed Satell as heroes, following with her “sheroes,” Stanford, Dr. Antonia Villarruell, and Hazami Sayed. The successful virtual fundraiser was hosted by GPA board members Sheila Hess, Philadelphia City Representative, and Jonathan Lovitz, former Senior Vice-President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Actor Omar Sharif Jr. also made an appearance. Each honoree received a Congressional Citation from U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd).

Education

Lifetime Achievement “Oh my goodness! It’s very heavy!” exclaimed Dr. Ala Stanford when she first held her 2020 Globy Award. The Philadelphia surgeon and public health advocate is one of five winners of the hefty crystal orb recognizing extraordinary achievements in the global arena. Opening the virtual Globy Awards show, Zabeth Teelucksingh, Executive Director of GPA, explained the spirit of the event, “While we persist through these unprecedented times, we as a community must support and uplift one another, and our awardees are examples of people who do just that.” Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney also provided opening video comments. Kenney remarked, “This has been a difficult year for all of us, yet the individuals honored here today have risen to the challenge and lead the way, both locally and globally.”

Awarding exceptional global leadership in five categories:

Corporate

Heritage & Preservation

Community

We are thrilled to announce a new award for the 2021 Globys: The Sustainable Development Award! Check out the GPA website for past Globy winners! Thank you so much, Global Philadelphia, for this Community Leadership Award. It represents everything that we have collectively been doing over the past 18 months. ~ Dr. Ala Stanford ~

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It’s especially an honor for me to receive this award during 2020, the year of the nurse-midwife. ~ Dr. Antonia Villarruel ~

Surgeons like Dr. Yeo keep Jefferson, and the City of Philadelphia at the forefront of medical excellence. Believe me; patients travel from all over the world for his expertise. ~ Dr. Stephen Klasko ~

It’s very important that we begin and sustain the idea of thinking we, not just me. Because together we can do so much more for our employees, our customers, and our great city.

I want to say how grateful I am for this honor from the Global Philadelphia Association. It’s a pleasure to be selected in this year’s Globy award, especially since it’s 10 years since the founding of GPA.

~ Mr. Ed Satell ~

~ Hazami Sayed ~

Partnering with Purpose GPA is widely recognized and lauded throughout the Philadelphia region as a go-to organization and trusted resource. It moves adeptly and seamlessly, across political boundaries, within boardrooms and classrooms, and amidst all types of audiences. These strategic and myriad interactions form the foundation of both leadership and support roles. While GPA is steadfast in sharing its mission and spirit, it is also keenly intent on listening to and speaking the language of its many collaborators and customers. GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

The Art of Sustainable Development Can you visualize Gender Equality? Muralist and Drexel Professor Barbara Smolen can. “I approach the topic of gender equality from a concept of radiation and illumination.” Smolen, an experienced muralist, put her thoughts into action, creating a mural celebrating U.N. Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equality. “I used yellow and transparency and the idea that equality is something we should aspire to, and that it will spread out and reach everybody.”

The SDG Mural Project The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 set targets for global improvements across broad environmental, social, and economic areas. Global Philadelphia and our partner Mural Arts Philadelphia are collaborating to apply the rich conceptual palette of the SDGs to walls throughout the city. The project will create a series of vibrant public murals in Philadelphia, together with unique learning experiences, bringing each SDG to life. Each mural project includes: ✓ Financial sponsor ✓ Engagement of local artists

Reinforcing gender equality is an important and timely mission for companies in the STEM fields. We are so pleased to participate with Global Philadelphia in this effort to inspire advocacy through art. ~ Laura LaRosa ~ Executive Director of Client Development, Glenmede

✓ Host site ✓ Grant to a nonprofit from Philadelphia whose work represents each SDG.

Visuals Do Help The SDGs are deliberately grouped together, resembling the Periodic Table of Elements. But for any single goal like Quality Education to drive progress, awareness is the first step. By raising consciousness, each new building block for a better future can become more real to the public. 12

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Radiating Gender Equality from Center City The first mural now relays the message of Gender Equality in Friends Select School Plaza in Center City Philadelphia. For Michael Gary, Head of Friends Select School, the project resonates with the school’s purpose:

We are honored to be picked to host the first artwork representing a U.N. Sustainable Development Goal. Given Friends Select’s Quaker values, it is fitting to have the Gender Equality mural on our building. ~ Michael Gary ~ Head of Friends Select School

Local nonprofit Gender Justice Fund was highlighted at the mural’s unveiling. Sustainability-oriented Widener University is the academic partner for SDG #5 and will produce an assessment of the state of gender equality in Philadelphia.

Thought Leadership Promotes Action Elevating the profile of the SDGs can result in people and organizations taking action, including Martyn Miller, Temple University Assistant Vice President of International Affairs. Miller noted how “Temple’s collaboration with Global Philadelphia Association on this important expression of social justice has been a welcome and energizing opportunity, in stark contrast to so much of the injustice and suffering we have witnessed all around us for the past almost year-and-a-half. Participating in this public art project allows us not only to highlight Philadelphia’s place among world heritage cities and Temple’s place in Philadelphia, but also to explore both how far Temple has come in its mission to provide access to excellence for all who seek on an education and, also, to envision how much further we can go.”

More Murals on the Horizon Global Philadelphia has brokered sponsorships for four more murals to be hosted throughout the city, adding projects in West and North Philadelphia, hosted by St. Joseph’s University, Samuel Gompers School, and Temple University. With one mural completed and four more in progress, Global Philadelphia and partners plan to make more broad strokes for sustainability with 12 additional SDG murals. Check the GPA website for updates on the SDG campaign!

The Next Four SDG Murals ... SDG

Location/Host

Sponsor

Nonprofit Partner

#4 Quality Education

Drexel Library at SJU Samuel Gompers School

St. Joseph’s University

Samuel Gompers School

#1 No Poverty

Parkside Shopping Center

John and Susan Smith

Education, Culture, Opportunities Foundation

#10 Reduced Inequities

Gladfelter Hall

Temple University Office of International Affairs

Temple's Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership

The Harry and Katherine Halloran Family Foundation

Project Home

#16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions GPA 2020 IMPACT REPORT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Krista Bard

Peter Gonzales

Josh Sevin

Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

International House of Philadelphia

David Briel

Jonathan Grode

Global Philadelphia Association

Department of Community and Economic Development of PA

Green and Spiegel LLC

Leah Douglas Philadelphia International Airport

Gregg Caren Philadelphia Conventions and Visitors Bureau

Linda Conlin

Jeff Guaracino Visit Philladelphia

Meghan Kelly Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Mary Day Kent

Lauren Swartz World Affairs Council

Zabeth Teelucksingh Global Philadelphia Association

Julie Wollman Widener University

Omar Woodard

David Kron

Results for America

Kron & Polis Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Harold Yaffe, D.D.S.

University of Pennsylvania

Peter Longstreth

STAFF:

Hai Lung Dai

Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia

World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia

Jeffrey Cooper

Temple University Office of International Affairs

Kosh Daphtary Chemtech International

Barry Eiswerth Architect

Carol “Rollie” Flynn Foreign Policy Research Institute

Jill Fornito Global Interdependence Center

Ken Fulmer Urban Engineers

Sheila Hess Philadelphia City Representative

Jonathan Lovitz Candidate, PA State Representative

Michael A. Rashid

Zabeth Teelucksingh Executive Director Robert J. McNeill, Jr. Board Chair

City of Philadelphia

John F. Smith, III Chair Emeritus and Senior Counselor

Siobhan Lyons

Carl Stevens CFO

Citizen Diplomacy International

Rogelio Miñana Drexel University

Rob McNeill Deloitte

Lauren McKenna

Melissa Stevens World Heritage Program Manager Emily Zapata Webmaster Samantha Anthony Office Manager

Philadelphia Bar Association

Sarah Sharp Education Consultant

Michael Newmuis

Peak Johnson Editor

Visit Philadelphia

John F. Smith III

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Global Philadelphia Association would like to thank our supporters who continue to make the work of the association possible. PAST AND PRESENT THREE-YEAR INVESTORS • American Bible Society

• Diversified Search

• John and Susan Smith

• Brandywine Realty Trust

• Drexel University

• Temple University

• Kosh and Surma Daphtary

• Fox School of Business/CIBER

• Thomas Jefferson University

• PA Department of Community and Economic Development

• Green & Spiegel, LLC

• Deloitte

• Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust

• University of Pennsylvania/ University of Pennsylvania Medicine

• Parkway Corporation

• Villanova University

ONE-YEAR SPONSORS • Air Canada

• Councilman Kenyatta Johnson

• Qatar Foundation International

• Alta Management

• Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

• Connie Benoliel Rock

• Steve Klein

• SAP America, Inc.

• Bank of America • Ann and David Brownlee • Bryn Mawr Trust • Chatterblast • Citizens Bank • Anthony Coletta • Concierge Insurance Solutions • Conservest Capital Advisors • DLS International • Allan Domb • Barry and Anne Eiswerth • Ernst & Young

• David and Jazmin Kron • Leidos

• Saint Joseph’s University • Satell Family Foundation Trust • Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young

• LevLane

• TE Connectivity

• Main Line Health • Charlie and Ann Marshall • McCormick Taylor, Inc. • Edward B. McDaid, Esquire • Karen and Robert McNeill • Middle East Center, University of Pennsylvania

• The Graham Company • Tozour Energy • UGI • Urban Engineers • US1 Logistics • Villanova College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

• Glenmede Trust

• Moran Center for Global Leadership, Villanova School of Business

• La-Toya and Otis Hackney

• NJM Insurance Group

• Senator Anthony Williams

• The Haverford Trust Company

• Orasure

• WSFS Bank

• Hellenic News of America

• PECO

• Harold and Linda Yaffe

• Osagie & Losenge Imasogie

• Pennoni

• Independence Blue Cross

• Philadelphia Magazine

• David Hyman and Farah Jimenez

• Philadelphia Orchestra Volunteer Committees

• Essential Utlilities

• Wawa • Westin Hotel

GRANTORS • Connelly Foundation

• Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation

• The Halloran Family Foundation

• Pennsylvania Humanities Council

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Our 2020 Impact report was a collaboration between staff and GPA volunteers. We would like to thank: Michael McMorrow, Ted Dalhbeg, Mathilde Alarcon, Kevin Kessler, AJ Chakmakjian, Catchafire and Urban Engineers.