Donna M. Henry, Executive Director
215-729-7441 Donna@southwestcdc.org
Donna M. Henry has been Southwest CDC's Executive Director since October 1994 and has worked in the housing and community development field since 1987. She has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (1987) and a Masters of Science in Community Economic Development (1999). She has also raised over $2 million in grants and fee-for-service contracts in the last 4 years.

Seth Dorrell, Director of Economic Development
215-729-0729SethD@southwestcdc.org
Seth Dorrell joined Southwest CDC in 2005. He earned a Masters Degree in Economic Development from Eastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Environmental Studies. Mr. Dorrell is responsible for overseeing Community and Economic Development, where he coordinates efforts to realize the goals of the Woodland Avenue Revitalization Project (WARP), launch Southwest's first Special Services District, and organize business communities and development.

Edith L. Dixon , NAC Community Organizer
215-729-4546edith@southwestcdc.org
Edith L. Dixon started working with Southwest CDC in July 2005. She is one of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) community organizer’s under the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and an editor of the Southwest Globe Times newspaper. She has a BA degree in Philosophy from Tuskegee Institute, and an MA degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. Edith moderates the NAC Zoning Sub-Committee, reviewing requests for area zoning changes, and testifies regularly before the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustments.

Emily Carlson , NAC Community Organizer
215-729-0180emily@southwestcdc.org
Emily Carlson has been with Southwest CDC since October 2007.   As a NAC (Neighborhood Advisory Committee) community organizer, Emily is responsible for providing neighborhood citizens with an adequate opportunity to participate in neighborhood level planning and contribute to the direct delivery of services by City sponsored programs.  Emily also runs the employment assistance program as well as the Southwest CDC Garden Club.  She earned a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from the University Of Iowa.

Jackie Simmons, Coordinator for New Start Family Center
215-730-0450Jackie_swcdc@yahoo.com
Jackie Simmons has been with Southwest CDC since 2003. She oversees the administration of New Start programs. Jackie facilitates strengthening families (parenting) workshops. Through partnerships and collaborations, Jackie works with several organizations in Southwest dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents and their children. Jackie has over 8 years experience working with children and families .

Anna Godfrey, Program Coordinator for Self-Sufficiency
215-729-0810Anna_swcdc@comcast.net
Anna Godfrey has been an employee of Southwest CDC since 1998 after a six month internship.  Anna has over 9 years experience in the utility assistance and homeless prevention field.  Anna Godfrey, Program Coordinator for Self-Sufficiency is also a member of PGW's customer service task force.  Anna rose to the level of the Program Coordinator in 2005 and oversees all utility assistance, conservation, and PA Tax/Rent Rebate programs.

Latifa Collier , Program Coordinator for Housing Counseling
215-729-5072Latifa_swcdc@comcast.net