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Behind the inspiring organizations, dynamic businesses, compelling events, intriguing communities, and notable news items that help make Philadelphia global, are individuals who bring a wealth of expertise and commitment.  Meet the scholars, researchers, students, diplomats, curators, artists, linguists, educators, attorneys, financiers, transportation experts, scientists, administrators and others who contribute so much to the globalism of the region.  (GPA members appear at the beginning of the list, followed by non-members in alphabetical order.)

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Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is responsible for selling and increasing the occupancy and revenue of furnished suites at AKA's Rittenhouse Square property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as driving business to the brand’s other eight properties.
Ana Flores
John Forer
Jonathan C. Fornaci
President and Chief Executive Officer, Rita's Italian Ice
Howard Fox
Howard Fox, “The How,” expert in internet marketing and obtaining ‘how-to’ answers.  
Mark Gale
Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport
Maiti Gallen
Program Director, Friends of Independence National Historical Park
Rebecca B. Geffner
Dan Geisler
Vice President, Eisenhower Fellowships
Josh Gerben
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.
Alix Gerz
Vice President of External Affairs, Free Library of Pennsylvania
Sunanda Ghosh
Director of Development, City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Nancy Gilboy
Gilboy was the seventh person in 62 years to lead the region’s official international relations organization since its founding in 1954 as a public/private partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the City of Philadelphia.
Susan Glassman
Director, Wagner Free Institute of Science
Jane Goldblum
Jane W. Goldblum, Esq.,co-founder in 1988 of the immigration law firm Goldblum & Hess, was selected in 2013 as Best Lawyers'  Immigration Lawyer of the Year. Jane also is consistently listed in Super Lawyers as among the best immigration lawyers in Pennsylvania, and  in  International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers as one of the country's leading investment and employment-based immigration lawyers.
Peter Gonzales
President and CEO, The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians; Counsel, Gonzales Tiagha Law Firm
Laurel Grady
Responsible for management and delivery of specialized student support services for highly gifted classical music students. Services include student health, wellness resources, new student orientation, special programs, student activities, life skills, Curtis Host Family Program, peer-to-peer mentoring through the Curtis Buddy Program, student safety and security. Oversee international student advising and ESL instruction for all students in non-immigrant visa status, and middle school education for younger students.
Julie Coker Graham
On January 1, Julie Coker Graham became the new president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB). She assumed the role following the retirement of former President and CEO Jack Ferguson on December 31.
Alan Greenberger
Deputy Mayor for Planning and Development and Director of Commerce, The City of Philadelphia
Donna Grims
Based in Philadelphia, Independence Media owns and operates the nation’s second largest independent public television station. This non-profit organization was founded thirty years ago. Technology has changed, but the educational purpose of the organization remains unchanged: they provide an engaging, balanced and independent view of the world.