Mt. Airy CDC
Pipersville, PA
Philip Dawson serves as the Executive Director of Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation, providing strategic leadership for its mission to preserve, empower, and enrich a vibrant and diverse Mt. Airy. Building upon his training as a city planner, Mr. Dawson has established a track record of successful community and economic development work in diverse Philadelphia communities, and is passionate about small business development and strengthening neighborhoods through transformative projects. He has previously served as Executive Director of the Chestnut Hill Business District, and as Executive Director of Housing and Economic Development for Esperanza, a large Philadelphia non-profit. Mr. Dawson is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and Spanish, and went on to earn a Masters in City Planning (MCP) from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
1:15 PM – 4:15 PM CDT