Our Staff
Join us in welcoming Erica Vanstone as the Executive Director of PAL!
Erica has more than 18 years of expertise in non-profit leadership, sports administration, and community engagement. We are thrilled to have her on board. Click below to learn more about Erica. (Click on the banner to the right to read the announcement of Erica’s appointment)
PAL is community policing at its best – a unique public/private partnership combining a specially trained unit of the Philadelphia Police Department and a non-profit working together to enrich the lives of Philadelphia youth.
At PAL, we create free, safe, and fun spaces for young people ages 6-18. Several former PAL kids have important roles on both the Police and civilian sides of the organization, and we are proud to be a direct representation of the work we do in the community.
Every PAL center is directed by at least one on-duty Police officer supported by civilian staff and volunteers all mentoring and guiding children to take advantage of every opportunity to become future leaders.
To learn more about career opportunities at PAL, visit our Job Opportunities page.
PAL Headquarters – Police
Capt. Marc Metellus
Commanding Officer
Officer Donna Manigo
Aide to Commanding Officer
Lt. Denise Ducilli
Administrative Lieutenant
Sgt. Michael Faust
Administrative Sergeant
Sgt. Michael Pascucci
Field Sergeant - North Side
Sgt. Brian Younger
Field Sergeant - South Division
Officer Keith Balco
Facilities, Insurance & Special Projects
Officer Michael Ragucci
Procurement & Supply
PAL Headquarters – Civilian
Erica Vanstone
Executive Director
Katie Owen
Chief Strategy Officer
Cassandra Harris
Executive Administrator
Dawn Fambro
Administrative and Scholarships Coordinator
Gwenn Miller
Grant Writer
Ebony Young
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Stacee Hendricks
Program Coordinator (North)
Gregoire Kercy
Program Coordinator (South)
Howard Horenstein
Sports Based Youth Development Coordinator
Suzette Wright
OST Manager
Genia Barksdale
Site Director
Nija Burton
Systems Administrator
Joshua Kent
Maintenance Supervisor
Keith Larke
Maintenance Technician
William Mallon
Environmental Technician
Nashali Brache-Perez
Environmental Services
PAL Center Police Officers
Officer Marcus Allen
Haddington PAL Director
Officer Kevin Ashton
23rd PAL Director
Officer Kiwinzi Crawford
Haddington PAL Director
Officer Brad Deeley
24th PAL Director
Officer Joseph Ellerby
Ford PAL Director
Officer Andre Epps
Fairhill PAL Director
Officer Angel Gonzalez
Harrowgate PAL Director
Officer Glenn Haskins
North Penn PAL Director
Officer Frank Holmes
Grays Ferry PAL Director
Officer Kareem Johnson
Cozen PAL Director
Officer Jackie Little
Wynnefield PAL Director
Officer Jessica Martinez
Harrowgate PAL Director
Officer Ernest Pollard
Paley PAL Director
Officer Paul Pugh
Southwest PAL Director
Officer William Schneider
Tacony PAL Director
Officer Donyell Thomas
Strawberry Mansion PAL Director
Officer Francine Whitfield
26th PAL Director