Kenny Holdsman

Region: Philadelphia, PA

Age: 38

Profession: Senior Program Officer at the Academy for Educational Development

Personal Values: I want to be a more vocal, productive advocate and coalition builder for educational and economic justice issues in NW Philadelphia and throughout the city.

Current Positions: I serve as co-board chair of the Philadelphia Student Union (a city-wide youth organizing and activism shop); I raise political money and support for Councilman Michael Nutter; and I'm deeply involved in organizing/coaching a range of youth sports in NW.

Leadership Interests: I am interested in pursuing a leadership position in the civic and/or political sphere of Philadelphia in the next 2-5 years.