Fred's Footsteps Fellows Program
Our Fellowship Program

In the spirit of Fred DiBona’s commitment to giving back and leading by example the Fred’s Footsteps Fellowship Program engages emerging leaders in the Philadelphia community to establish the next generation of servant leaders who will work with Fred’s Footsteps and other likeminded organizations to improve the quality of life for families in the Philadelphia region and beyond.

The Fellowship Program provides networking opportunities, exposure to regional business and community leaders who serve as “faculty” in an interactive learning environment, and personal and professional growth through intimate dialogue around leadership models and competencies.

 

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Michael Bova
Managing Director
Accenture

Matt Webb
Senior Vice President, Marketing Strategy
AmerisourceBergen Corporation

 PROGRAM ADVISOR

Joseph A. Frick
Diversified Search, Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Former CEO, Independence Blue Cross

 

 

 

Fred’s Footsteps Fellowship Background Information

Fellowship Conference Sample Agenda

 

 

This year, we received a record number of applications for the 15th Anniversary Fellowship Class. We are pleased to announce the following individuals have been selected to participate in the program:

Sean Agnew
Sean Agnew
Mill Creek Capital
Mitchell Alvarez
Mitchell Alvarez
HM Health Solutions
Cameron Arimoto
Cameron Arimoto
Navigate
Brian Babcock
Brian Babcock
Vynamic
Michael Casey
Michael Casey
Slalom
Michael Conaboy
Michael Conaboy
Independence Blue Cross
Charisse Dean
Charisse Dean
Aon
Kristen Easton
Kristen Easton
Independence Blue Cross
Vincent Gonzales
Vincent Gonzales
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Caroline Goodbody
Caroline Goodbody
Comcast
Melissa Greiner
Melissa Greiner
WizeHive
Christopher Guadalupe
Christopher Guadalupe
Morgan Stanley
Regina Heffernan
Regina Heffernan
AmeriHealth Caritas
Thomas McGarrigle
Thomas McGarrigle
Brinker Simpson & Company LLC
Rachael McGonigal
Rachael McGonigal
Brian Communications
Sonnonedria Miller
Sonnonedria Miller
Global Tax Management
Tom Palmisano
Tom Palmisano
The Judge Group
Adam Peltzman
Adam Peltzman
Health and Benefits Partners, LLC
Danielle Pinto
Danielle Pinto
PACT
Bridget Quinn
Bridget Quinn
Balance Found
Christopher Rehmann
Christopher Rehmann
IntePros Consulting
Gergory Reymann
Gergory Reymann
The Judge Group
Lauren Scherwin
Lauren Scherwin
Disney Institute
Tamara Scott
Tamara Scott
Vanguard
Neal Shah
Neal Shah
Hilife Investments
Maggie Sullivan
Maggie Sullivan
Visit Philadelphia
Mitchell Sussman
Mitchell Sussman
NewSpring Capital
Sarah Villamayor
Sarah Villamayor
Independence Blue Cross
Tashima Waller
Tashima Waller
Independence Blue Cross
Mike Bova (Program Co-Chair)
Mike Bova (Program Co-Chair)
Managing Partner
Accenture
Matt Webb (Program Co-Chair)
Matt Webb (Program Co-Chair)
Senior Vice President, Marketing Strategy
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Joseph Frick (Program Advisor)
Joseph Frick (Program Advisor)
Former President & CEO
Independence Blue Cross
Gina Clark
Gina Clark
Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Administration Officer
AmerisourceBergen
Mary Stengel Austen
Mary Stengel Austen
CEO & President
Tierney
Anoop Bhogal
Anoop Bhogal
Senior Manager, Digital Health
Accenture
Christopher Cashman
Christopher Cashman
Executive Vice President & President of Commercial Markets (retired)
Indepdence Blue Cross
Anthony V. Coletta MD, MBA
Anthony V. Coletta MD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board
Tandigm Health
David Davis
David Davis
Managing Director
Accenture
Fran Dunphy
Fran Dunphy
Former Head Coach
Temple University Men’s Basketball
Carina Edwards
Carina Edwards
CEO
Quil
Sheila Hess
Sheila Hess
City Representative
City of Philadelphia
Dan Hilferty
Dan Hilferty
President & CEO
Independence Blue Cross
Shawn Leavitt
Shawn Leavitt
Senior Vice President Total Rewards
Comcast
Charisse Lillie
Charisse Lillie
Vice President, Community Investment, Comcast - Comcast Corporation President (retired)
Comcast
Evan Higgins
Evan Higgins
Former Fred’s Footsteps Recipient
Terri Matthews
Terri Matthews
CEO
Terri Matthews Brands, Inc
Dean Miller
Dean Miller
President & CEO
Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)
Dick Vermeil
Dick Vermeil
Former Head Coach
Philadelphia Eagles
Support The Fellowship Program

Involved business leaders join our esteemed Fellowship Faculty to work directly with our fellows and help them positively impact Fred's Footsteps, and their future. Program highlights include:

  • Two day interactive learning environment facilitated by regional business and community leaders.
  • Exposure to relevant leadership perspectives and experiences through intimate discussions, case studies, and featured speakers.
  • Periodic networking gatherings with fellow participants and executives.
  • A service learning component geared around defined projects and initiatives.
  • Inclusion in Fred’s Footsteps events throughout the program, including its two large fundraising events: Party in the Yard and Golf Fun Day.
Interested applicants:
  • Participation will be limited to 25 – 30 emerging leaders from the region.
  • Applicants must have between 5-15 years of experience and serve in a leadership capacity either at their employer or in their community.
  • No previous knowledge of the organization is necessary.
  • Fellows selected will come from a wide variety of industries including finance, healthcare, public service, management consulting, etc.
  • Tuition is a $500 contribution to Fred’s Footsteps for program costs. Limited scholarships available.
  • Important 2019-2020 Fellows Program Dates:
  • Kick-off/Welcome party September 26, 2019
  • The two-day workshop is Thursday, October 24th and Friday October 25th
  • Projects will run from January 2020 – January 2021 with a final presentation to the Board of Directors in January 2021