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Brenna Schmidt

Employee Engagement Specialist, Mayor’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

(215) 686-2150

brenna.schmidt@phila.gov

Brenna Schmidt (she/her) serves as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI).  Brenna’s work with ODEI has been concentrated on helping to implement DEI practices into the framework of City government, particularly within the workforce through the City Resource Group initiative. Brenna graduated from Temple University in 2017 with a B.A. in Political Science and is currently pursuing her Master’s in City Planning with a concentration in Housing, Community, and Economic Development at the University of Pennsylvania. Brenna’s interests include advocating for underserved communities in cities through design and equity-based policies. In her spare time, Brenna enjoys reading, playing with her cats, and playing board games with friends.

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Celena Morrison-McLean

Executive Director, Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs

(215) 686-0330

celena.morrison@phila.gov

Celena Morrison-McLean is a passionate advocate and leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs for the City of Philadelphia. Since her appointment in 2020, Celena has worked to build inclusive policies and foster partnerships that support Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ communities. A seasoned professional in social justice and community engagement, she brings years of experience from roles in both governmental and nonprofit sectors, including her past work with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and the William Way Community Center. As a Black woman, Celena is deeply committed to advancing the visibility, rights, and well-being of marginalized communities.

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