ABOUT PLATT

Leadership

2024 Impact Report Letter from our Chairwomen,
Tina Gregor

If one word could summarize this point in time for the Trust, it would undoubtedly be TRANSFORMATION. If one statistic could highlight our growth, it would be that the number of Scholars in the 2024–25 class is up 100% over the previous year. On behalf of the Trust, GAP, and our Scholars, we thank you for your contributions and your support of our expanded impact.

The purposeful transformation of the Trust and expansion of our mission is a response to the growing needs of our Scholars. I know you share in the belief that our Scholars are worth the investment of transformational dollars and thoughtful support beyond our financial grants. In addition to the traditional scholarship grants – mentorship, career connections, leadership and service, peer relationships, and family support are all now part of the Platt experience. In having combined these benefits with a robust outreach and recruitment campaign, the Trust is now experiencing unprecedented growth both in numbers of applications, geographic boundaries, and diversity among Scholars.

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A changing class composite presents remarkable opportunities for the Trust, and we are learning important lessons. We see the challenges facing first-generation college students and will strive to serve them better. We are seeing the incredible value in partnerships with other youth-serving organizations and will work to expand these connections. We know there is tremendous power in the Platt network and will create new avenues for alumni and Scholars to form relationships. We are deeply committed to helping each of our Scholars realize their full potential by employing the valuable resources needed. For many of our Scholars, they are looking to the future knowing your help made college possible.

It has been a tremendous honor to lead the Trust for the past six years. I have been inspired by countless individuals, especially Scholars. We are incredibly excited for the future and a bold new vision that is just starting to take shape. As we enter this new phase, we are grateful to all our friends of the Trust, new and old, and look forward to continuing our evolution with your guidance and support.

With gratitude,

Tina Gregor

The Board of Trustees

CHAIRWOMAN

Tina Gregor

Huntingdon ValleyCountry Club

VICE CHAIRMAN

Jeffrey R. Mitzak ’01

Stonewall

SECRETARY

Robert M. Aiken

St. Davids Golf Club

TREASURER

Timothy T. Corcoran

Whitemarsh Valley Country Club

TRUSTEES

Powell W. Arms

Philadelphia Cricket Club

Todd Baron

Pine Valley Golf Club

James Denon

The Springhaven Club

Nick Francani

Fieldstone Golf Club

Edward T. Ellis ’72

Chester Valley Golf Club

Damon Heller

Lancaster Country Club

David Ix

Merion Golf Club

William E. Lynch

Merion Golf Club

Brad McFadden

Overbrook Golf Club

Shelby Noll

Lancaster Country Club

John Plower

Tavistock Country Club

Erik O. Strid

Philadelphia Country Club

EX-OFFICIO REPRESENTATIVES

Ken Phillips (President, GAP)

Lancaster Country Club

Jim Smith Jr., PGA of Philadelphia

Philadelphia Cricket Club

Sue Harrigan (WGAP)

Sandy Run Country Club

Alex McPherson (Alumni Board President)

Philadelphia Publinks GA