Fels welcomes Mary Ellen Iskenderian to the Public Policy in Practice speaker series
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The Fels Institute of Government welcomed Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women’s World Banking, to the Public Policy in Practice speaker series on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Ms. Iskenderian has led their global team since 2006, driving their mission of expanding economic inclusion and empowerment for women worldwide. Chronicling her work and her vision for how expanding financial inclusion benefits everyone, she published her first book, There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women, in April 2022.
Fels Meet & Greet at the Penn Biden Center in DC
Join us for a free happy hour networking event at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC, on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., and learn more about how the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government prepares the next generation of public and nonprofit leaders.
Student Event: Group Lunch with Elizabeth Vale and guest Gail Harrity
Join Fels Distinguished Fellow Elizabeth Vale for a lunch with special guest Gail Harrity, advisor of GMH Consulting and former president and COO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The small group lunch is open to all current Fels students.
About Gail Harrity
MPA Student Event: "Leadership in a Time of Crisis" Coffee Talk with Mike DiBerardinis and guest Christine Piven
Join us for a "Leadership in a Time of Crisis" Coffee Talk featuring Professor Mike DiBerardinis and Christine Piven, executive director of adult education at the Office of Children and Families for the City of Philadelphia.
"Leadership in a Time of Crisis" Coffee Talks are offered to current students as a unique “off-record” opportunity to discuss current events and relevant policy issues with active practitioners. These talks are small by design and allow students to gain insight and learn valuable lessons on public sector leadership.
Tim Crouch
Tim Crouch is the chief strategy officer at Choose New Jersey, New Jersey’s leading nonprofit economic development organization.
Tim works across all functions to lead the strategic planning process for the organization and works with department heads to advise on future growth opportunities. He is responsible for ensuring the organization is as effective as possible, is prepared to meet domestic and international challenges, and is positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities that could be transformative for New Jersey.
Dylan Hayden
Dylan has dedicated his career to public service, leading high-impact initiatives to strengthen communities across the country. He began serving his country in the US Navy, where he worked for six years as a cryptologist and intelligence analyst. After his naval service, Dylan earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government, cementing his commitment to driving systemic change in the public sector.
MPA Student Event: "Leadership in a Time of Crisis" Coffee Talk with Mike DiBerardinis and guest Everett Gillison
Join us for a "Leadership in a Time of Crisis" Coffee Talk featuring Professor Mike DiBerardinis and Everett Gillison, Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the Defender Association of Philadelphia.
"Leadership in a Time of Crisis" Coffee Talks are offered to current students as a unique “off-record” opportunity to discuss current events and relevant policy issues with active practitioners. These talks are small by design and allow students to gain insight and learn valuable lessons on public sector leadership.
About Everett A. Gillison
