Meet The Board

 leaders who Support the MHFC vision

MEET THE BOARD

Gary Bell
PROFESSIONAL
Gary J. Bell is an award-winning public and behavioral health professional with over 40 years of administrative, management and direct services responsibilities
Greg Burrell
PROFESSIONAL
Gregory T. Burrell is the president and CEO of Terry Funeral Home, Inc. in West Philadelphia, known for its outstanding service since its founding over 80 years ago by P.S. Terry, Sr.  
Paul DiLorenzo
PROFESSIONAL
Paul DiLorenzo is the Executive Director of the Salem Health and Wellness Foundation. He has spent the past 42 years in child welfare and youth development, government, non-profit, and philanthropy.
Anita Lewis
PROFESSIONAL
Anita M. Lewis sharpened her professional skills working in the non-profit, advertising, media, policy, government affairs and healthcare industries for over 20 years. 
Napoleon Nelson
PA House of Representative
Rep. Napoleon Nelson was elected to represent the 154th Legislative District in November 2020.Nelson is the current chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. He serves on the Appropriations, Children and Youth, and Education committees.
Rich Harris, Esq
PROFESSIONAL
Originally trained as a trial attorney, Mr. Harris has evolved into a crisis management professional with a highly tuned degree of insight into the executive decision-making process and associated potential conflicts.
Greg Shannon
PROFESSIONAL
Gregory G. Shannon, M.Ed., is a lifetime educator; having served thirty years as a classroom teacher, lead trainer, Principal, Deputy Chief, Assistant Superintendent, Regional Superintendent, Chief Schools Officer and Superintendent of Schools
Charlie Lewis
Broker
Charlie is an associate broker at Compass. He is a “lifestyle real estate agent” who is on a mission to educate and positively change the landscape of people’s lives, with the goal of making sure they love the way they live. 
Deanna Jenkins
PROFESSIONAL
Deanna Jenkins is a healthcare leader with areas of expertise in data analytics, process improvement, project management, strategy, and innovation
Hon Lisette Shirdan-Harris
JUDGE OF PHILADELPHIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
The Hon. Lisette Shirdan-Harris is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. She was elected to the bench in 2005 and subsequently retained in 2015.
Rev. Michele Lawrence
PROFESSIONAL
For over a decade, Michele Lawrence has served Philadelphia and its surrounding counties by educating and mentoring individuals and neglected communities on financial literacy and economic empowerment.
Rev. Donald Moore
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Donald D. Moore is a strategic and collaborative leader with over 30 years of experience across various fields, including education, healthcare, ministry, and community development
Rev. G. Lamar Stewart
PROFESSIONAL
Rev. G. Lamar Stewart is a remarkable individual with a multifaceted background. Born and raised in Germantown and North Philadelphia, he has made significant contributions to both law enforcement and community engagement.
Rev Leroy Miles
PROFESSIONAL
Rev. Leroy Miles, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, emerges as a powerful force advocating for Black health in Philadelphia and beyond
Bilal Qayyum
PROFESSIONAL
Qayyum has organized successful gun buyback programs in various neighborhoods across Philadelphia, including North, South, West, and Northwest Philly. 
Rhashidah Perry- Jones
PROFESSIONAL
Rhashidah Perry-Jones is a nonprofit leader, a consultant, an advocate, and a communications strategist. With expertise in crisis and strategic communications, strategy.
Malcolm Yates
Director of Government Relations
Malcolm J. Yates of Delaware County is the Director of Government Relations for Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). 

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