Board of

Directors

A passionate team dedicated to empowering communities, advancing economic mobility, and building pathways to intergenerational prosperity across Philadelphia.

70%

Board members are neighborhood residents

11+

Active board members guiding the mission

40+

Years of governance rooted in community accountability

  • Strategic Guidance

    Shaping the long-term vision and direction of the organization.

  • Fiduciary Oversight

    Responsible stewardship of organizational resources and assets.

  • Accountability & Transparency

    Ensuring ethical governance rooted in community trust.

  • Community Representation

    70% of board members are residents of the neighborhoods we serve.

Our Governance

Governance and Community Leadership

Xiente’s Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, governance, and fiduciary oversight to ensure the organization advances its mission and serves the community effectively.

Our board is composed of community leaders, professionals, and advocates who bring diverse expertise in finance, education, housing, law, and economic development.

Together, they help shape the organization’s long-term vision while ensuring accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Many of our board members live or work within the communities we serve, ensuring our work remains grounded in community priorities.

Board Leadership

Board Officers

Our officers provide executive leadership and governance continuity for the organization.

Board Chair

To be announced

Marjorie Dugan, Ph.D.

Vice President, Board of Directors

Kisha Vargas

Assistant Director of Finance, Small Business Development Center

Sandra Carrion-Foy

Secretary, Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Board Members

Our board brings deep expertise and lived experience to guide Xiente's work across housing, education, finance, and community development.

Ariel Rodriguez

Community Resident, Norris Square Neighborhood

Frederic M. Krieger

Board Member, Xiente

Juan Laureda

Board Member, Xiente

Lawrence McComie

Board Member, Xiente

Sarah McMenamin

Board Member, Xiente

Rosa Montijo

Board Member, Xiente

Nikki Pumphrey

Board Member, Xiente

Larry Garfield

Board Member, Xiente

Maridanny Gonzalez

Board Member, Xiente

Alex Robles

Board Member, Xiente

Maria Sourbeer, RA

Registered Architect, Board Member