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Department of Commerce

Staff directory

Director's Office

Leadership

Karen Fegely
Acting Commerce Director
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Heloise Jettison
Chief of Staff
(215) 683-2028

Heloise Jettison is a native Philadelphian with over 30 years of experience in the field of health and social services, K–12 education management, application of law and strategic policies for vulnerable families, and workforce development systems and coalition building. She works with the Commerce team to improve the health, economic growth, and development of the business community while advocating for a thriving and equitable workforce. In her current role, Heloise oversees the department’s daily operations for a coordinated outward-facing City department.  This office supports the team in alignment with Commerce’s mission, culture, and priorities.

Name Job title Phone #
Name: Dhamana K. Dixon Job title: Executive Assistant
Director's Office		Phone #: (215) 683-2003
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Finance and Administration

Name Job title Phone #
Name: Filena Cheeseborough Job title: Senior Director, Office Culture and HR
Finance and Administration		Phone #: (215) 683-2010
Name: Joshua Creighton Job title: Senior Manager, Finance and Administration
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Name: Desiree Johnson Job title: Contract Administrator
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Name: Aaiyda Joynes Job title: Finance Manager
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Name: Frank M. Nasir, Jr. Job title: Senior Director, Finance and Administration
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Name: Dylan Sullivan Job title: Accountant Trainee
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Office of Business Development and Workforce Solutions

Leadership

Dawn Summerville
Deputy Commerce Director, Business Development
(215) 683-2036

Dawn Summerville has over 16 years of experience in economic development. She has learned firsthand about creating opportunities while working directly with small businesses in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.  In her current role, Dawn leads a team focused on attracting regional and national companies to Philadelphia. Prior to joining local government, she worked in several capacities within media entertainment, marketing, and the fashion industry. In all roles, she concentrated on business development and client impact.

Pierre-Olivier Lugez
Senior Director, International Business & Global Strategy
(215) 683-2043

Pierre-Olivier Lugez has over 10 years of experience in the private sector advising global companies on their commercial strategies, with a focus on global business attraction, foreign direct investment, and promoting exports. In his current role, Pierre leads initiatives to promote Philadelphia as a world-class business destination and hub and is in charge of the City’s global strategy to grow its international business footprint and connections. Pierre is the lead in crafting the global strategy for Philadelphia while hosting delegations, diplomats, businesses, and investors from abroad, and representing the City of Philadelphia worldwide. This work creates jobs and strengthens the local economy.

Name Job title Phone #
Name: Emeka Anusionwu Job title: Program Manager, Business Development
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Name: Emma Baylin Job title: Director of Workforce Development
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Name: Joey Bilyk Job title: Director, International Business and Global Strategy
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Name: Tempest Carter Job title: Director, Strategic Tech Initiatives
Office of Business Development and Workforce Solutions		Phone #: (215) 683-2175
Name: Bojing Fu Job title: Manager, International Business Development
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Name: Madeleine Gee Job title: Manager, Strategy and Incentives
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Office of Corridor Improvements and Business Services

Leadership

Denis Murphy
Deputy Commerce Director
(215) 683-2039

Denis Murphy leads the Office of Corridor Improvements and Business Services which provides direct one-on-one assistance to Philadelphia businesses and delivers programs to create inviting neighborhood commercial corridors. Denis began his tenure with the City doing business outreach and subsequently has been involved in developing and managing programs and implementing capital improvement projects.  Prior joining the City, Denis completed a Masters in Public Policy at the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs and worked developing affordable homeownership opportunities.

Michelle Price
Senior Director, Mayor's Business Action Team
(215) 683-2042

Michelle Price is the Senior Director of the Department of Commerce Mayor’s Business Action Team, which provides direct one-on-one assistance to Philadelphia businesses. She has been with the Department of Commerce since 2015, first beginning her career in the public sector as an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). After a few years of working with OEO, she then advanced to become a Business Services Manager with the Office of Business Services. Before coming to the public sector, she dedicated over 22 years to the corporate sector always working hand in hand with businesses in finance, credit, and collections.

Salim Wilson
Senior Director, Commercial Corridor Improvements
(215) 683-2139
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Name Job title Phone #
Name: Kareema Abu Saab Job title: Director, Commercial Corridor Improvements
Office of Corridor Improvements and Business Services		Phone #: (215) 683-2168
Name: Leslie Acosta Job title: Community Outreach & Engagement Manager
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Name: Reagan Chatman Job title: Business Services Manager, Mayor's Business Action Team
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Name: Anya Chuyko Job title: Business Services Manager, Mayor's Business Action Team
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Name: Chaneal Conway Job title: Manager, Corridor Improvements
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Name: Maxine Ferguson Job title: Senior Program Manager, Commercial Corridor Improvements
Office of Corridor Improvements and Business Services		Phone #: (215) 683-2047
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Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives

Leadership

Karen Fegely
Acting Commerce Director
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Name Job title Phone #
Name: Justine Bolkus Job title: Senior Director, Business Response Team
Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives		Phone #: (215) 683-2155
Name: Anna Breece Job title: Director, Policy and Strategic Initiatives
Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives		Phone #: (215) 683-2176
Name: Philip Green Job title: Senior Manager
Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives		Phone #: (215) 683-2106
Name: Qadeer Gulzari Job title: Senior Director, Data and Analytics
Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives		Phone #: (215) 683-2137
Name: Sol Lee Job title: Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing
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Name: Wei Liu Job title: Manager, Policy and Strategic Initiatives
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Office of Neighborhood Economic Development

Leadership

Yvonne Boye
Deputy Commerce Director
(215) 683-2026

Yvonne Boye manages programs that revitalize commercial corridors, support neighborhood-based businesses, and create neighborhood jobs. Yvonne has been with Commerce for over 20 years, previously overseeing economic development projects and administering grants and contracts. Prior to joining the City, she worked with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and social service institutions.

 

Name Job title Phone #
Name: Gabriella Ayala Job title: Program Manager, Community Development Resources & Programs
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Name: Miaya Darby Job title: Senior Manager, Business Financial & Technical Assistance
Office of Neighborhood Economic Development		Phone #: (215) 683-2123
Name: Terrine Datts Job title: Senior Director, Community Development Programs & Resources
Office of Neighborhood Economic Development		Phone #: (215) 683-2167
Name: Juliana Dely Job title: Program Assistant
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Name: Liam Kelly Fleming Job title: Senior Director, Business Technical Assistance
Office of Neighborhood Economic Development		Phone #: (215) 683-2092
Name: Destiny Gadson Job title: Senior Manager, Business Financial & Technical Assistance
Office of Neighborhood Economic Development		Phone #: (215) 683-2053
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Office of Economic Opportunity

Leadership

Lynn T. Newsome
Deputy Commerce Director
(215) 683-2057

Lynn Newsome became Deputy Commerce Director for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) in April 2022. In her role, Newsome ensures that the City works with diverse businesses to fulfill its needs for goods and services. OEO aims to reach 35 percent participation from minority-, women-, and disabled-owned enterprises (M/W/DSBEs) on its contracts. Newsome joined the City in 2009, serving as Director of Compliance at the Division of Housing and Community Development (DHDC). In addition to her 13 years in city government, Newsome worked for 10 years in state government in the Department of Labor and Industry, the Governor’s Office of Administration, Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission, Department of Public Welfare, and the Department of Health.

Name Job title Phone #
Name: Deborah Booker Job title: Minority Business Enterprise Specialist II
Office of Economic Opportunity		Phone #: (215) 683-2079
Name: Mario Crestani Job title: Minority Disabled Business Coordinator
Office of Economic Opportunity		Phone #: (215) 683-2068
Name: Stephanie Cunningham Job title: Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Specialist 1
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Name: Ariana Forde Job title: Executive Assistant
Office of Economic Opportunity		Phone #: (215) 683-2057
Name: Margaret Gotora Job title: Informational Management Analyst II
Office of Economic Opportunity		Phone #: (215) 683-2037
Name: A. Michelle Gumbs Job title: Senior Director for Capacity Building
Office of Economic Opportunity		Phone #: (215) 683-2152
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