Philadelphia Pathbreakers

Instructor: Debra Weiner
Instructor's Bio: Debra Weiner holds graduate degrees in city planning and urban education. Through her studies and career, she has connected with local innovators from diverse professions committed to making Philadelphia a more united, resilient, and equitable community. Her 45-year career in education includes leading nonprofit advocacy organizations, advising state and local education officials, designing and evaluating college prep programs and high school–college partnerships, researching policy options, and teaching working adults in higher education. 

Class Schedule

October 1:  Robert Amar, Small World Seafood

October 8:  Terry Gillen, Philadelphia Navy Yard

October 15:  Orphelina Payne, Puentes de Salud

October 22:  Jill Fink, B Corporations and The Merchants Fund

October 29:  Roberta Fallon and Libby Rosof, ArtBlog

November 5: Debra Kahn, Mayor’s Office of Education

November 12:  Assata Thomas, City Office of Reentry

November 19:  Wes Lathrop, Lift Every Voice Philly

December 3:  Reggie Shuford, ACLU/ Independence Foundation

December 19:  TBD