Become a Philadelphia Young Playwrights Board Member!
Philadelphia Young Playwrights seeks new members for consideration to join the Philadelphia Young Playwrights Board of Directors.
Seeking applicants with an interest in: celebrating student voices, the future and innovation of Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) programming, financial oversight, sharing their personal and professional expertise for the future and betterment of PYP, and increasing the visibility of the organization. All applicants are welcome.
Board members are expected to have an interest in playwriting, literacy, and arts education, and a commitment to endorse and support the mission and vision of Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
The Board of Directors:
- Serves as a fiduciary for Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
- Monitors Philadelphia Young Playwrights vision and mission
- Advocates Philadelphia Young Playwrights mission in the community
- Appoints and evaluates Philadelphia Young Playwrights Executive Director
- Provides consulting in the areas of personal and professional expertise
- Maintains the confidentiality of information received
- Ensures that Philadelphia Young Playwrights operates within its bylaws
Duties include:
- Preparing for, attending, and participating in bi-monthly meetings of the Board.
- Actively participating via membership on at least one board committee
- Supporting staff with fundraising events / promoting and advocating for fundraising initiatives
- Making a personal gift to Philadelphia Young Playwrights of $1,000 or above yearly
- Leveraging support from others through the organization’s fundraising efforts
- Participating in the identification and recruitment of potential new board members
How to submit:
Send an email to [email protected] with approximately 2 paragraphs:
- One paragraph should provide background on yourself and your professional history
- One paragraph should outline your interest in joining the board: what strengths you feel you can offer and what you hope to experience in your service
Please also attach a resume and/or LinkedIn profile to your email if you have one available.
You can expect to hear from Philadelphia Young Playwrights about next steps within 60 days.
Seeking applicants with an interest in: celebrating student voices, the future and innovation of Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) programming, financial oversight, sharing their personal and professional expertise for the future and betterment of PYP, and increasing the visibility of the organization. All applicants are welcome.
Board members are expected to have an interest in playwriting, literacy, and arts education, and a commitment to endorse and support the mission and vision of Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
The Board of Directors:
- Serves as a fiduciary for Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
- Monitors Philadelphia Young Playwrights vision and mission
- Advocates Philadelphia Young Playwrights mission in the community
- Appoints and evaluates Philadelphia Young Playwrights Executive Director
- Provides consulting in the areas of personal and professional expertise
- Maintains the confidentiality of information received
- Ensures that Philadelphia Young Playwrights operates within its bylaws
Duties include:
- Preparing for, attending, and participating in bi-monthly meetings of the Board.
- Actively participating via membership on at least one board committee
- Supporting staff with fundraising events / promoting and advocating for fundraising initiatives
- Making a personal gift to Philadelphia Young Playwrights of $1,000 or above yearly
- Leveraging support from others through the organization’s fundraising efforts
- Participating in the identification and recruitment of potential new board members
How to submit:
Send an email to [email protected] with approximately 2 paragraphs:
- One paragraph should provide background on yourself and your professional history
- One paragraph should outline your interest in joining the board: what strengths you feel you can offer and what you hope to experience in your service
Please also attach a resume and/or LinkedIn profile to your email if you have one available.
You can expect to hear from Philadelphia Young Playwrights about next steps within 60 days.
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Anthony Martinez-Briggs |
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Kate McGrath |
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Tanya Morgan |
Jason H.S. Nadelbaum |
Katherine Perry |
Donnell Powell |
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Erik Reyes |
James Whitfield |
Officers
Peter Mastriano, Marketing Manager, AAA - President
Karen Y. Greene, VP Financial Services, AmerisourceBergen Corporation - Vice President
Trustees
Fay Beauchamp, Retired Educator
M. Allyson Brown, Physician, Axia Women's Health
Andrew B. Comerford, Senior Director, Design Studio Insights, Strategy and Technology, Toll Brothers
Maureen DiStefano
Mae Early
Marcia Gelbart, Senior Communications Director for Community Impact, Comcast Corporation
Carolyn Hazard
Aron Magner, Musician, Disco Biscuits
Heather Meads, Senior Manager Content Engagement, Comcast Corporation
Ilene Blitzstein Poses, Educator
KAYR, Business consultant and investor, KAYJAY Consulting
A. Taylor Williams, Legal Counsel, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, retired
Peter Mastriano, Marketing Manager, AAA - President
Karen Y. Greene, VP Financial Services, AmerisourceBergen Corporation - Vice President
Trustees
Fay Beauchamp, Retired Educator
M. Allyson Brown, Physician, Axia Women's Health
Andrew B. Comerford, Senior Director, Design Studio Insights, Strategy and Technology, Toll Brothers
Maureen DiStefano
Mae Early
Marcia Gelbart, Senior Communications Director for Community Impact, Comcast Corporation
Carolyn Hazard
Aron Magner, Musician, Disco Biscuits
Heather Meads, Senior Manager Content Engagement, Comcast Corporation
Ilene Blitzstein Poses, Educator
KAYR, Business consultant and investor, KAYJAY Consulting
A. Taylor Williams, Legal Counsel, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, retired
If you are interested in board membership, please contact LaNeshe Miller-While, Executive Director, at (215) 665-9226 x 100 or [email protected]. Thank you for your initiative!
