{"id":69,"date":"2012-07-31T02:15:48","date_gmt":"2012-07-31T02:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theme-fusion.com\/avada\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2024-05-02T12:09:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T17:39:36","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6akPWtxdZdg?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Welcome to Providence Center!<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Providence Center has been providing joy and hope to the Fairhill section of Philadelphia through educational programming since 1993. While we welcome the entire community, most of our students come from Fairhill\u2019s substantial Puerto Rican and Latino population. Though our community has the highest poverty rate in Philadelphia, we are committed to helping hard-working families embrace futures filled with hope and opportunity. Join us, and be part of something truly meaningful!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Who are we?<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:15px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#ea7f1e;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Antic Slab&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:13px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;PT Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-69-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fc6a3915104aa6453 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fc6a3915104aa6453\"><a class=\"active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"fc6a3915104aa6453\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69-1\" data-target=\"#fc6a3915104aa6453\" href=\"#fc6a3915104aa6453\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Our Mission<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fc6a3915104aa6453\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fc6a3915104aa6453\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Committed to North Philadelphia&#8217;s Fairhill community since 1993, Providence Center offers education programming for children, youth, and adults. \u00a0Our mission is to educate people to have the power and spirit to transform their lives and community.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6147b22d4fb3ba96b fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6147b22d4fb3ba96b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6147b22d4fb3ba96b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69-1\" data-target=\"#6147b22d4fb3ba96b\" href=\"#6147b22d4fb3ba96b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Our History<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6147b22d4fb3ba96b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6147b22d4fb3ba96b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Providence Center was founded by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus in 1993 in response to the closing of St. Edward parish and school, where the Sisters had taught and worked for over one hundred years. From the beginning, when the Sisters went door-to-door asking neighbors what they needed, Providence Center has focused on addressing the pressing needs of our community. We are guided by the Sisters\u2019 commitment to \u201cmeet the wants of the age\u201d, and we carry out their legacy of being \u201ca love full of action\u201d.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-88503719a862a73f8 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_88503719a862a73f8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"88503719a862a73f8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69-1\" data-target=\"#88503719a862a73f8\" href=\"#88503719a862a73f8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Our Community<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"88503719a862a73f8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_88503719a862a73f8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Providence Center is located in the heart of Fairhill, a vibrant community in North Philadelphia. The people we serve are primarily from Puerto Rico or immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, or Central America. Our community faces many challenges, including the highest rates of poverty, violent crime, and drug use in the city of Philadelphia. At the same time, the spirit and resiliency of our neighbors inspires us, and together we are working hard to build better lives for community members and their families. Providence Center supports revitalization efforts in our community, and we accompany our students as they strive for futures full of possibility and grace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Meet Our Team<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-1 fusion-person-icon-top\" style=\"--awb-pic-style-color:#000000;--awb-pic-borderradius:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-top:0px;--awb-social-box-border-right:0px;--awb-social-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-social-box-border-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-social-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-social-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-social-icon-boxed-colors:#e8e8e8;--awb-social-icon-colors:#bebdbd;--awb-social-icon-colors-hover:rgba(190,189,189,0.8);\"><div class=\"person-shortcode-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"person-image-container hover-type-none glow\" style=\"border:0px solid #f6f6f6;-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-webkit-border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;\"><a href=\"mailto:srivera@providencephilly.org\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"person-img img-responsive wp-image-12726\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4-286x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Siria Rivera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4-200x210.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4-400x420.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4-600x630.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4-800x840.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4-1200x1260.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image0-4.jpeg 1472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Siria Rivera<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">CEO<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-networks\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail custom\" aria-label=\"fusion-mail\" href=\"mailto:s&#114;&#105;ve&#114;&#097;&#064;pr&#111;v&#105;&#100;&#101;nc&#101;phi&#108;&#108;y.&#111;&#114;&#103;\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color:#bebdbd;font-size:16px;\" data-placement=\" \" data-title=\"Mail\" title=\"Mail\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Siria Rivera was born in the City of Brotherly Love, where her parents met after migrating from Puerto Rico at the age of 19. At a young age, Siria and her family moved to Southern New Jersey, however, her ties to Philadelphia remained strong as a large part of her family resides in the city. Siria has 15 years of community-based service delivery and management experience working with diverse populations, both at a regional and national level. As a first-generation Latina raised in a single parent household who struggled with mainstream schooling, she knows firsthand the obstacles many young people and families face in the city of Philadelphia. Siria\u2019s passion for youth development, multi-generational services, and advocacy on behalf of families in low-income communities is derived from her personal experiences and passion for giving back. As a former high school dropout, she understands the importance of alternative routes and the power of enabling youth to see themselves beyond their current circumstances. Siria obtained a Masters in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University and studied Bilingual and Bicultural Studies at LaSalle University. Her role as Executive Director at Providence Center is much more than a job, it has proven to be a calling or a \u2018coming home\u2019, as Providence Center is located just blocks away from where Siria was born, in the community of Fairhill. Her work with Providence Center has allowed her to come full circle, giving back to the community that symbolizes the start of her journey.<br \/>\nSiria currently resides in Collingswood New Jersey with her son, Najee, who is her biggest fan. She serves on her hometown&#8217;s Board of Education and hopes to inspire other young professionals of color to join their local school boards. <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-2 fusion-person-icon-top\" style=\"--awb-pic-style-color:#000000;--awb-pic-borderradius:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-top:0px;--awb-social-box-border-right:0px;--awb-social-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-social-box-border-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-social-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-social-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-social-icon-boxed-colors:#e8e8e8;--awb-social-icon-colors:#bebdbd;--awb-social-icon-colors-hover:rgba(190,189,189,0.8);\"><div class=\"person-shortcode-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"person-image-container hover-type-none glow\" style=\"border:0px solid #f6f6f6;-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);-webkit-border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;border-radius:0px;\"><a href=\"mailto:smcgill@providencephilly.org\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"person-img img-responsive wp-image-12731\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shannon McGill\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2-200x202.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2-400x404.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2-600x606.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2-800x808.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2-1200x1213.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.providencephilly.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/thumbnail_image0-2.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Shannon McGill<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Director of Youth Development<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-networks\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail custom\" aria-label=\"fusion-mail\" href=\"mailto:s&#109;cgi&#108;&#108;&#064;p&#114;ovid&#101;&#110;cephi&#108;&#108;&#121;&#046;&#111;&#114;g\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color:#bebdbd;font-size:16px;\" data-placement=\" \" data-title=\"Mail\" title=\"Mail\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Shannon McGill is responsible for ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that cultivates high quality youth programs in accordance with DHS standards. She has dedicated nearly two decades to supporting marginalized communities through local government, education, and the nonprofit sector. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Shannon received her master\u2019s in Human Services to guide her passion for empowering individuals through capacity building, identifying opportunities, mentorship, and advocacy.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-3 fusion-person-icon-top\" style=\"--awb-pic-style-color:#000000;--awb-pic-borderradius:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-top:0px;--awb-social-box-border-right:0px;--awb-social-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-social-box-border-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-social-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-social-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-social-icon-boxed-colors:#e8e8e8;--awb-social-icon-colors:#bebdbd;--awb-social-icon-colors-hover:rgba(190,189,189,0.8);\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Carolann Torres<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Development Director<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-networks\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail custom\" aria-label=\"fusion-mail\" href=\"mailto:ct&#111;&#114;re&#115;&#064;p&#114;&#111;&#118;&#105;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#099;&#101;phi&#108;l&#121;&#046;o&#114;&#103;\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color:#bebdbd;font-size:16px;\" data-placement=\" \" data-title=\"Mail\" title=\"Mail\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Carolann Torres is the Director of Development at Providence Center. She studied Community Planning and Development, and Social Policy at CUNY Hunter College. Carolann became passionate about serving Latino communities while doing community development work in East Harlem. She developed an interest in fundraising and development while working with a mental health and housing services provider for people experiencing homelessness. Carolann also has experience teaching and mentoring at Fordham University, where she developed and implemented a social justice curriculum for high school students. <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-4 fusion-person-icon-top\" style=\"--awb-pic-style-color:#000000;--awb-pic-borderradius:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-top:0px;--awb-social-box-border-right:0px;--awb-social-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-social-box-border-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-social-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-social-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-social-icon-boxed-colors:#e8e8e8;--awb-social-icon-colors:#bebdbd;--awb-social-icon-colors-hover:rgba(190,189,189,0.8);\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\"><\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Director of Adult Education<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-networks\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail custom\" aria-label=\"fusion-mail\" href=\"mailto:&#105;&#110;&#102;&#111;&#064;prov&#105;de&#110;&#099;e&#112;&#104;&#105;l&#108;y&#046;o&#114;g\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color:#bebdbd;font-size:16px;\" data-placement=\" \" data-title=\"Mail\" title=\"Mail\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-5 fusion-person-icon-top\" style=\"--awb-pic-style-color:#000000;--awb-pic-borderradius:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-top:0px;--awb-social-box-border-right:0px;--awb-social-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-social-box-border-left:0px;--awb-social-box-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-social-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);--awb-social-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-social-icon-boxed-colors:#e8e8e8;--awb-social-icon-colors:#bebdbd;--awb-social-icon-colors-hover:rgba(190,189,189,0.8);\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Shaakinaa Drakeford<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Youth Program Coordinator<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-networks\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail custom\" aria-label=\"fusion-mail\" href=\"mailto:s&#100;&#114;a&#107;&#101;f&#111;&#114;d&#064;&#112;&#114;o&#118;&#105;&#100;e&#110;cep&#104;i&#108;&#108;y&#046;&#111;&#114;&#103;\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color:#bebdbd;font-size:16px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Mail\" title=\"Mail\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Shaakinaa Drakeford-Cheatham, our Youth Program Coordinator, has been a part of the Providence Center family for over six years. She first started as a teacher in our Power afterschool program, where she taught 4th-6th graders in our blue classroom, and we supported her as she began and completed a Master&#8217;s program in Human Services. Today, not only does she still serve as a classroom teacher, she also works directly with our Teen Leaders and Youth Advocates, providing one-on-one guidance as needed and organizing and supervising personal and professional development opportunities for them through the year and during our annual Summer Leadership Academy. Shaakinaa serves as an excellent role model, both for our afterschool students and teens, and for our younger staff members as well. She is the perfect example of hard work, passion, and commitment to our mission, and she is an invaluable member of our team. <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-6 fusion-person-icon-top\" 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fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Board of Directors<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-2\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">Role<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Name<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Title<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody style=\"color: #fff;\">\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Board Chair<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Bryan Eichenbaum<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending, AHFCU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Development<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Ruth Capuzzi<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Former Director of Development Society of the Holy Child Jesus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Vice Chair, Development<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Palmer Dalesandro<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Former Vice President, Capgemini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Governance<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Telecia Dambreville<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Director, Counsel &#8211; Employment Burlington Stores, Inc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Governance Chair<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Margaret &#8220;Peg&#8221; Doyle, SHCJ<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">VP for Mission and Ministry Rosemont College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Development, Facilities<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Peter Greenhalgh<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Industrial Real Estate Broker Avision Young<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Finance<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Juan Lopez<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Executive Vice President, CFO &amp; Treasurer &#8211; Independence Health Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Finance<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Dian Taylor-Pringle<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Former Director of Human Resources &#8211; Society of the Holy Child Jesus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Secretary, Facilities Chair<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Chuck Stefanosky<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Director Strategy Sourcing &amp; Procurement &#8211; Independence Blue Cross<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Governance<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Erin Murphy Boyle<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Business Development Executive, Ernst &amp; Young LLP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Development Chair<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Julia Rivera<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Chief External Affairs Officer &#8211; Congreso de Latinos Unidos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Governance<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Julian Rios<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Bilingual Collective Impact 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