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President, Global Philadelphia Association

Born in Quebec (Canada), Mikhael De Thyse studied the history of architecture and urban planning at the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) and specialized at the Raymond Lemaire International Center for Conservation (RLICC – KUL, Leuven).

Senior Vice Provost for International Affairs, Dean of the College of Science and Technology, Temple University

In 2016, Mayor Jim Kenney appointed Sheila Hess to the position of City Representative.  

Her office serves as the premier PR, marketing and promotional department of the City of Philadelphia, producing ceremonial and special events while celebrating Philadelphia’s diversity through citywide event creation, community engagement and innovative experiences. 

Josh Gerben is the founder of Gerben Law Firm, PLLC, an IP law firm that focuses heavily on trademark services. The firm also has a depth of experience with patent and copyright services. Josh started the firm in 2008 and through dedication has been cited by national news outlets as well as the American Bar Association.

A technology enthusiast who is passionate about making life better for community-at-large. Many years of Big 5 consulting experience and currently working to provide a better experience for Tourists and Vacationers. Will realize this vision through Cossist, an unavoidable global mobile platform for Tourists and Businesses who serve to the Tourism industry. We serve Hotels Museums Vacation Rentals Airlines Tour Operators Local Experience Providers It is true that we see a slump due to Covid-19. But Travel and Tourism have to return.

Ms. Torrey was a graduate of Moorestown Friends School. Ms. Torrey’s focus was on modern dance and English at Bennington College, but she left Martha Graham and Shakespeare behind after graduation and pursued an interest in international relations. She soon found her way to the United Nations, newly created in 1945, where she served its prime charter aims of maintaining international peace, fundamental human rights and the equal rights of men, women and nations. She spent the next 50 years of her career working toward these goals.

Ellen Firestone is currently Chief Operating & Service Officer for Simon Eye Associates, the largest independent eye care provider in Delaware. 

Ellen is also an International Human Rights Ambassador with United for Human Rights and serves on the National Council of the United Nations Association of the United States of America, Board Member of UNA-GP and is on the Advisory Board for Global Education Motivators (GEM) out of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia.