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