Meet the Board
Kristen Fitch
Title: Senior Director of Marketing, University City Science Center
My favorite Philadelphia neighborhood is: It’s difficult for me to pinpoint just one neighborhood in Philadelphia that’s my favorite because it’s the juxtaposition of environments that appeals to me so much. I love that I can wander through the woods in the Wissahickon by day and enjoy any number of world class cultural events and cuisine across multiple neighborhoods by night. It’s everything I want and need from the place I call home.
Michelle Freeman
Title: CEO, Witty Gritty
My favorite Philadelphia place is: I love West Philly and Baltimore Ave, in particular. I went to Drexel and lived in the area for about 6 years. I have a lot of nostalgia for the area and also love Clark Park, the coffee shops, and Ethiopian restaurants.
Melanie Hidalgo-Britt
Melanie Hidalgo-Britt is a dynamic nonprofit leader with over 15 years of cross-sector experience in development, marketing, and strategic partnerships. As the Vice President of Development at Building 21, she is responsible for driving fundraising efforts, building partnerships, and managing marketing and PR initiatives for Building 21 and Launchpad. In addition, Melanie is deeply committed to advancing STEM education and supporting underrepresented communities. She currently serves on the Steering Committee for the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective and the board for iPraxis.
Nicole Pumphrey
Title: Vice President of Talent and Workforce at The Chamber of Commerce
My favorite Philadelphia place is: Nothing compares to the Reading Terminal Market. From supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to long-time Philly staples, this institution represents all that’s great about our city. History meets ham hocks. It’s our Singapore hawker center, our indoor Parisian market – inspiring connection, hope, and appetites. Let’s have lunch, sometime.