Young Professional Board

Our Young Professional Board is a diverse group of emerging leaders who are passionate about spreading our mission at Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. United by a shared commitment to philanthropic service, these dedicated ambassadors utilize their time and talents to volunteer, network and grow our presence in the communities in which they work and live.

FY25 Young Professionals Board Members

Chairs
Derrick J. Goodenow
Derrick J. Goodenow, CFP®

Co-Chair

Wealth Advisor, Corient
James Potts
James Potts

Co-Chair

Marketing Communications Officer, The Haverford Trust Company
Members
Valerie Colantuono
Valerie Colantuono

Behavior Analyst - Adapted Care Clinical Coordinator

Nemours Children’s Health
Anna Dea
Anna Dea

Assurance Manager

PwC
Mackenzie Jackson
Mackenzie Jackson

AVP, Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager

Presence Bank
Leanne Purcell
Leanne Purcell

Medical Student

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katrina Seykora
Katrina Seykora

Senior Associate

Heidrick & Struggles

For more information on joining our Young Professional Board, please contact Devon Giunta at dgiunta@philadesv.wish.org