About the series: Executive Leadership Dialogue is a lunch series aimed at introducing students to public sector leaders who will share their perspectives on leadership, mentorship, and executive management. The series will be hosted by Fels Mentor Joseph Pierce and co-facilitated by current Fels student Ayo Aladesanmi ’23. The lunches are small by design and will include both Full-time and EMPA students and allow students to gain insight and learn valuable lessons on public sector leadership.
Dayle Steinberg is president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (PPSP). She has reinforced her commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights by dedicating her professional career to Planned Parenthood and its mission. Dayle is responsible for the overall management of PPSP’s operations and for representing the organization to the public.
PPSP serves more than 65,000 people through its 10 health centers, education programs, and advocacy initiatives. Dayle began her tenure with PPSP as a counselor. She was director of abortion services for seven years, during which time she designed and implemented PPSP’s nationally recognized program that has since trained more than 500 OB/GYN residents in first-trimester abortion provision. She previously served for eight years as PPSP’s senior vice president before moving to the CEO position in 2001. Dayle has served on the board of directors of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and is currently a board member of Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, an organization that engages in Planned Parenthood’s extensive electoral, organizing, and lobbying efforts.
