About the Fund
Who We Are
Members of the Board of Directors
Richard Levins, Chair
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
Independence Blue Cross
Marlene Olshan, Vice Chair
Momentum Consulting Group
Sidney Hargro, Treasurer
President
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
Ashley Del Bianco, Secretary
Chief Grants Officer
City of Philadelphia
David G. Wilson, Member
Deputy Managing Director, Managing Director’s Office
City of Philadelphia
Vaughn Ross, Member
Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office
City of Philadelphia
Laura Solomon, Member
Founder
Laura Solomon & Associates
Garrett Snider, Member
Founder
Childhood Resilience Foundation
Sarah Stevenson, Ex-Officio
Chief Integrity Officer
City of Philadelphia
Krystle Baker, Ex-Officio
Deputy Chief Integrity Officer
City of Philadelphia
Staff

Jody Greenblatt
Executive Director
Jody Greenblatt joined the Mayor’s Fund as its Executive Director in September 2019. Greenblatt most recently served as the deputy chief for climate and safety at the School District of Philadelphia — a position she took after completing a three-year fellowship at the School District of Philadelphia through the Stoneleigh Foundation.
Greenblatt has also held youth-focused roles within the Court of Common Pleas (Family and Criminal Divisions) and the City of Philadelphia’s law department, and served as a consultant for the Southeast Regional Office of Children, Youth, and Families of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School.

Trudi Wright
Finance Manager
Trudi joined The Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia in 2000. As Finance Manager, she oversees the Fund’s accounting, its financial records, grant distribution, and oversight of its accounting system. She brings to the Fund more than 20 years of experience in personal banking, including tax accounting and branch management. Trudi studied financial management and has a General Banking diploma from the American Institute of Banking. She currently serves as Vice President of the Board for Thrivent Financial, a non-profit organization that offers financial advice and services while supporting social causes. She has previously held the Board President and Financial Director positions at Thrivent Financial.

Emily Gowen
Deputy Director
Emily joined the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia in March of 2014. As Deputy Director, Emily oversees all grant and contract management for the Fund. She drives the Fund’s grantmaking efforts, and supports its governance strategy, client management, and daily operations.
Emily brings five years of Development experience to this role, having previously worked in fundraising and non-profit administration at several Philadelphia and New York cultural institutions. Most recently, she worked in capital campaign planning and operations for the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Emily holds a degree in Individualized Study from New York University, where she studied Art History and Museum Studies.