About Us
Mission: To be an innovative non-profit organization that works with students, educators, and partners to improve outcomes for Philadelphia's young people.
Our Values
Equity
We believe that ALL students have the capacity to succeed, and we are committed to creating equitable opportunities for them to do so.
Innovation
In a constantly changing world, we embrace new ideas, foster creativity, and strive for continuous improvement.
Collaboration
We recognize that no one individual or organization can solve complex problems in isolation, and, as such, accomplish our goals through partnership.
Integrity
We practice honesty, accountability and fairness in our interactions with our stakeholders and with one another.
Our Team
Our Board
Officers
Mr. Ian Sladen, Chair
Vice President, Corporate Education and Career Services
Drexel University
Mr. John W. Mucha, Treasurer
Retired, Partner
KPMG, LLP
Mr. Ronald Bernal, Secretary
Finance Manager
Pennsylvania Convention Center
At-Large Members
Ms. Kirsten Culbertson
Senior Director, Internal Communications
Digital Comcast Corporation
Mr. Christopher Edwards
Area Manager
Wawa, Inc
Mr. Patrick J. Eiding
President
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO
Mr. Mark Goodman
Managing Director
Wellington Management
Mr. Jerry T. Jordan
President
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Mr. Dan Klein
Managing Director
Slalom
Mr. Brett Mayfield
Senior Vice President and President of Local Markets
Independence Blue Cross
Mr. Sylvester Mobley
Founder and CEO
Coded by Kids
Ms. Monica Moody-Wrenn
Director of Human Resources
PECO
Mr. Stephen J. Rauscher
Retired, Vice President of Operations
Rohm & Hass
Ms. Cameron Redfern
Associate
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
Ex Officio
Mr. Jay Vazquez
President and CEO
The Philadelphia Academies
Mr. Ian Sladen, Chair
Vice President, Corporate Education and Career Services
Drexel University
Mr. John W. Mucha, Treasurer
Retired, Partner
KPMG, LLP
Mr. Ronald Bernal, Secretary
Finance Manager
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Ms. Kirsten Culbertson
Senior Director, Internal Communications
Digital Comcast Corporation
Mr. Christopher Edwards
Area Manager
Wawa, Inc
Mr. Patrick J. Eiding
President
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO
Mr. Mark Goodman
Managing Director
Wellington Management
Mr. Jerry T. Jordan
President
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Mr. Dan Klein
Managing Director
Slalom
Mr. Brett Mayfield
Senior Vice President and President of Local Markets
Independence Blue Cross
Mr. Sylvester Mobley
Founder and CEO
Coded by Kids
Ms. Monica Moody-Wrenn
Director of Human Resources
PECO
Mr. Stephen J. Rauscher
Retired, Vice President of Operations
Rohm & Hass
Ms. Cameron Redfern
Associate
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
Mr. Jay Vazquez
President and CEO
The Philadelphia Academies
Our Supporters
PAI could not achieve its mission without
the financial support of the following key funders:
$100,000 and above Supporters
- Neubauer Family Foundation
- PA Department of Labor AND Industry
- PECO/Exelon
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority
- William Penn Foundation
$50,0000 to $99,999 Supporters
- WSFS
- Drexel University
- Comcast
- Chubb
- Philadelphia Foundation, Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund
- Philadelphia Trading Company
- Wellington Management Foundation
$10,000 to $49,999 Supporters
- Independence Blue Cross
- Lincoln Financial Foundation
- Philadelphia Youth Network
- School District of Philadelphia
- Stephen and Nancy Rauscher
- Wells Fargo
- Neubauer Family Foundation
- PA Department of Labor AND Industry
- PECO/Exelon
- Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority
- William Penn Foundation
- WSFS
- Drexel University
- Comcast
- Chubb
- Philadelphia Foundation, Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund
- Philadelphia Trading Company
- Wellington Management Foundation
- Independence Blue Cross
- Lincoln Financial Foundation
- Philadelphia Youth Network
- School District of Philadelphia
- Stephen and Nancy Rauscher
- Wells Fargo