PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Works, Inc. announced the appointment of four high-profile leaders to its Board of Directors, adding deep expertise from education, industry, and community impact to the organization responsible for steering the city’s workforce development strategy.
The newly appointed members include Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia; Michael Giantomaso, vice president of human resources at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc.; Thomas A. Shoemaker, president and CEO of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School; and Carniesha Kwashie, director of corporate community impact at PECO.
Together, the appointees bring decades of leadership experience across higher education, human resources, youth development, community impact, and regional industry—sectors central to Philadelphia’s evolving workforce needs.
Dr. Marshall is widely regarded as an innovator in equity-focused education and access, with a career centered on expanding student pathways. Giantomaso adds more than 30 years of HR and workforce development expertise in high-demand industries. Shoemaker blends a long banking career with leadership in mission-driven education, while Kwashie contributes cross-sector experience spanning nonprofits, government, philanthropy, and small business engagement.
“Dr. Marshall, Michael, Tom, and Carniesha represent the very best of leadership in education, business, workforce development, and community impact,” said Patrick Clancy, president and CEO of Philadelphia Works. “Their passion, vision, and expertise will be instrumental in driving bold strategies that expand access to family-sustaining careers and strengthen Philadelphia’s economic future.”
Philadelphia Works’ Board of Directors—appointed by the mayor—includes leaders from business, labor, government, and the nonprofit sector. The board oversees strategic and financial decisions intended to build a skilled workforce pipeline for employers while expanding economic opportunities for residents across the city.
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