Educate Philly

EDUCATE PHILLY 2024

Energy 101: Fueling Philadelphia’s Future

The Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman Education and Conference Center at The Franklin Institute

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

THE 2024 EDUCATE PHILLY BENEFIT HAS CONCLUDED, BUT YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!

A luncheon and master class to benefit the Philadelphia Education Fund and our Philadelphia Scholars Scholarship Endowment.

For this year’s Master Class, PEF invites industry leaders to paint a picture of the future of energy – and its implications for our way of life and the educational needs and preparation of our nation’s next generation of leaders.

Support Our Students

2024 PANELISTS

Farah Jimenez, Moderator, President and CEO, PEF

Nicole LeVine, Chief Operating Officer, PECO

Emily Schapira, President & CEO, Philadelphia Energy Authority

2024 Corporate Partnership Award Recipient

During the event, PEF will have the distinguished opportunity to honor a long-time corporate partner, PECO, recognizing their generous support of our work and commitment to corporate social responsibility, particularly in the areas of STEM education and workforce development.

Dave Velazquez, President and CEO of PECO, will be accepting this award.

2024 Honorary Co-Chairs

Hon. Isaiah Thomas – City Council Member, Majority Whip

Dr. Tony Watlington – Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia

Star Student Awardees

The Rising Star Award recognizes the high achievement of two high school seniors in our College Access Program (CAP). The Baldadian Shining Star Award, named in honor of Arthur S. Baldadian, Philadelphia Scholars Co-Founder, is given to a college sophomore or junior of outstanding academic success and character.