Geoff Stewart is a Vice President and member of the Investment team at Graham Capital Investments (GCI), a private investment firm, where he sources and evaluates new investment opportunities and provides ongoing support for a number of the firm’s portfolio companies. Before joining GCI, Geoff worked as a private equity advisor and consultant to institutional…

Ben is a dynamic leader with a wealth of experience spanning both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Since March 2024, Ben has served as the Director of Programs at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. In this role, he manages speaker engagements, organizes fireside chats with visiting diplomats, coordinates international quiz nights, and develops programs…

My name is Ala’a Quniebi, originally from Jordan. I moved to Philadelphia two years ago. I am a Civic Action Support Specialist in The Welcoming Center’s ILI program. I work to support and empower local immigrant communities by encouraging civic engagement and equity. I have deep experience in helping immigrant and refugee communities, having worked…

Christina O’Malley is Head of Digital and Emerging Care Transformation at Penn Medicine, where she leads work at the intersection of health system operations, digital strategy, and care delivery innovation. Since joining Penn Medicine in 2014, she has focused on advancing new models of care and modernizing how patients access and experience health services across…

Becky is a leader in Deloitte Consulting’s Health Care practice specializing in financial transformation. She works across the health care landscape, including Academic Medical Centers, regional health systems, national and regional health plans. She has deep expertise in provider revenue cycle end-to- end transformation, strategic pricing, and Epic implementation/optimization. She is a leader in Deloitte’s…

Rachel Kurlander is the Associate Director of the Office of Government and Community Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania. In her role, she supports the University’s strategic objectives at the city, state, and federal levels and through local engagement and leads campus-wide Election Day operations. She was previously a senior associate at Red Horse Strategies,…

RJ Kline is a member of the Investment team at Brandywine Realty Trust, where he provides analytical support and leads the execution of key transactional activities across the firm’s investment platform. His work spans acquisitions and dispositions, property level debt origination and refinancing, development and redevelopment initiatives, joint venture structuring, and portfolio management activities. In…

Maridarlyn “Mari” Gonzalez is a research officer with Pew’s Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative, where she focuses on immigration, equitable infrastructure, and economic development. Her work sits at the intersection of data, place, and people. Translating research into insights that support more just and connected communities. Mari brings experience across housing, transportation, public engagement, and…

Rachael Garnick is the Pennsylvania Coalition Manager at Teach Plus PA, where she leads the Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition (PLC) in advocating for comprehensive, evidence-based literacy policies and sustainable state investment. A proud Philadelphia native, Rachael brings a deep commitment to service and educational equity to her work. Under her leadership, the PLC mobilizes educators, families,…

Frankie Garland is Deputy General Counsel for the Philadelphia Phillies. In his role, Frankie is involved in a wide range of legal matters, including corporate partnerships, labor and employment, litigation, and government relations. Prior to joining the Phillies in 2021, Frankie spent five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the Pirates’ Head Legal Counsel, Frankie…