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Metro honors Philly Power Women
Metro Philadelphia of Metro Philadelphia
April 25, 2021
As Editor-in-Chief, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce Metro’s Philly Power Women. These city leaders have innovated and dedicated themselves to Philadelphia and together, help make our city truly amazing.
As the Metro staff created this comprehensive list of Philly Power Women, one thing became abundantly clear—we are among greatness here in the City of Sisterly Love.
It was extremely challenging to narrow it down to these incredible women. I am in awe of the persistence, brilliance and incredible work ethic these leaders have demonstrated. Not only have they broken the glass ceiling—many of the amazing women on this list have made Philadelphia history—but they continue to lead by example and set a precedent of excellence for Philadelphia.
These trailblazers have made Philadelphia stronger, kinder, and a better place. Through their invaluable leadership, they have left their mark on our city, and history.
Amberella, Street Artist
Rochelle Bilal, Sheriff
Debora Borges-Carrera, Assistant Superintendent in the School District of Philadelphia
Kendra Brooks, Philadelphia City Council At-Large
Valerie Camillo, President of Business Operations for Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center
Nicole Cashman, Owner of Cashman & Associates
Lorene Cary, Penn Professor and Vote that Jawn Founder
Gayatri Chopra, Owner of Simitri
Joey Clark, Owner of Kin Boutique
Jeannine A. Cook, Owner of Harriet’s Bookstore
Jacqueline City, Fashion Designer
Sybille Damas, Chief Operations Officer for Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Sofia Deleon, Owner of El Merkury
Marlo Dilks, Owner of SliCE and P’unk Burger
Melissa Dunphy, Composer
Contemporary composer Dr. Melissa Dunphy has made her mark on Philly in more ways than one. The Australia native has created a unique and enlightening musical experience by taking social or political commentary and transforming it into works of art.
One of her successful pieces, ‘Gonzales Cantata,’ she wrote about former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales during the Bush Administration. That particular piece received recognition on the ‘Rachel Maddow Show’ and was featured in the ‘Wall Street Journal’. Most recently, Dunphy composed a work surrounding Abigail Adams famous ‘Remember the Ladies’ letter to her husband in 1776 with the Philharmonia for the Museum of the American Revolution.
Dunphy and her husband also are hosts of a popular podcast ‘The Boghouse’ which centers on their time sifting through one-of-a-kind Philly artifacts that they found on their land.
Addie Elabor, Owner of Di’YANU
Dr. Audrey Evans, Co-Founder of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Elizabeth Fielder, State Representative
Bridget Foy, Owner of Bridget Foy’s
Kim E. Fraites-Dow, CEO of Girl Scouts
Deana Gamble, Mayor Kenny’s Communications Director
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia
Helen Gym, Philadelphia City Council At-Large
Colleen M. Hanycz, Ph.D., LaSalle University President
Lauren Hart, Philadelphia Recording Academy’s Chapter Singer and President
Sheila Hess, City Representative
Kris Kennedy, Executive Director, Northern Liberties Business Improvement District
Rosita Lamberti, Owner of Positano Coast, Caffe Aldo Lamberti, Lamberti Pizza & Kitchen
Teresa M. Lundy, Founder of TML Communications
Kate Marlys, Owner of Philly PR Girl
Joanna McClinton, State House Democratic leader
Jenn McCreary, General Manager of Wonderspaces
Charisse McGill, Owner of Lokal Artisan Foods, French Toast Bites
LaNeshe Miller-White, Executive Director, Theatre Philadelphia
Kathryn Ott Lovell, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Danielle Outlaw, Police Commissioner
Carrie Nork Minelli, Director of Advertising and Public Relations at Parx Casino
Cherelle Parker, City Council Majority Leader
Phobymo, Photographer
Rosalind Pichardo, Founder of Operation Save Our City
Jessie Prawlucki-Styer, Owner at Fond
Lara Price, Chief Operations Officer, Philadelphia 76ers
Paige Price, Producing Artistic Director, Philadelphia Theatre Company
Kimberly S. Reed, Author, Speaker
Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller
Madi Sinha, Doctor, Author
Mary Stengel Austen, President, CEO of The Tierney Group
Cheryl Ann Wadlington, Founder and Executive Director of The Evoluer House
Jill Weber, Sojourn Philly Restaurant Group
Martina White, State Representative
Ellen Yin, Co-owner of High Street Hospitality, Activist