Philadelphia Millennial Advisory Committee

We're continuing the week with our final MAC Member Spotlight of the month! Today, meet our new Chair Julian Domanico. Then keep following along here + on twitter (@PHLMillennial) for all the latest from us. _________________________... Preferred Pronouns * he/him/his MAC Role / Title * Chair of the Millennial Advisory Committee (MAC) Q: Where do you live in Philadelphia? * A: Gayborhood/ Midtown Villiage Q: Why did you join MAC? * A: I joined MAC in 2017 because I felt unheard and anxious about how life was changing around me. I was hunting for a combination of purpose and impact. Looking back 4 years later, I remain on MAC. I've seen the toll we've paid as a community, particularly BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities, when issues are not addressed thoughtfully, remembering both one another's humanity and need for access to economic prosperity. I want to continue to work to change that. Q: What do you hope to accomplish in 2021 with/through MAC? * A: In 2021, I will steward MAC's immense talent and assets to be more community-focused and visible in Philadelphia. During this season of unrest, the millennial voice, in particular, is an important barometer for the health of communities. We have begun to settle down, build roots, and juggle the needs of today with the wants of tomorrow. MAC has helped me learn that there is no magic wand or person that can fix, alone, the ills affecting us. I challenge millennial Philadelphians to find their cause. Practice lifting your voices to speak out. Lean into your tribe of agitators and collaborators. It will be those connections that buoy your passion projects and feed your need for purpose. Above all, continue looking for gaps in society over the next four years; they’ll appear because they've never left. Then, use what is uniquely your own to leave a positive mark that both innovates and creates opportunities for others. In this work, I am keenly aware that as millennials, we remain the future leaders -- our seats are not solidified. However, we are also the first guinea pigs of 21st-century living and all that that entails. I encourage you, MAC members, and those in the community who interact with us to bring your full selves, in respectful and constructive ways, to our work and table in 2021. Q: What restaurant are you currently ordering from? * A: Rosario's Pizzeria & Restaurant (@rosariospizzeria_philly)

Got the Monday morning blahs? We've got just the right #MondayMotivation for you as we continue our MAC Member Spotlight series! Today, meet our own Haley Pilgrim + start the week off right. __________________... Preferred Pronouns * she/her MAC Role / Title * Director of End Of Year Events Q: Where do you live in Philadelphia? * A: I joined MAC because it is not only important for young people to be aware of and involved in the policies affecting them but also for them to be able to see themselves as public officials, particularly those from historically marginalized groups. Q: What do you hope to accomplish in 2021 with/through MAC? * A: I want to create innovative solutions centered on attracting millennial residents and keeping their talents in Philadelphia. Q: What restaurant are you currently ordering from? * A: I've been using the blackandmobile app to order from 48th street grille.

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We're ending the week with yet another MAC Member Spotlight! Friends, slide into the weekend by meeting our own Anna Greenwald __________________________... Preferred Pronouns * she/her/hers MAC Role / Title * Director of Recruitment and Professional Development Q: Where do you live in Philadelphia? * A: Roxborough-Manayunk Q: Why did you join MAC? * A: For an opportunity to create a genuine impact in our city by elevating the voices, ideas, concerns, and strengths of the generation next to inherit it. Q: What do you hope to accomplish in 2021 with/through MAC? * A: As the Director of Recruitment and Professional Development, I hope to onboard 12 new passionate, diverse, and driven committee members and create opportunities for our committee and our community of millennials to develop personal and professional skills that empower them to lead the next generation of ethical business and politics. Q: What restaurant are you currently ordering from? * A: Chabaa Thai in Manayunk

Meet the Millennial Advisory Committee continues! Start your day by getting to know our very own Vice Chair Pooja Dindigal. ______________... Preferred Pronouns * she/her MAC Role / Title * Vice Chair Q: Where do you live in Philadelphia? * A: Point Breeze Q: Why did you join MAC? * A: I believe that MAC can be a powerful force in the City of Philadelphia- to both represent the millennial voice in government, and to demystify city government for your average millennial. I want to be a part of that- working towards an equitable and fruitful future for Philadelphia. Q: What do you hope to accomplish in 2021 with/through MAC? * A: I'm excited for MAC to facilitate more opportunities for shared learning and dialogue between millennial residents & the City of Philadelphia in 2021. Our 2020 Townhall on Police Reform was a great example of that and I look forward to continuing to raise pressing issues! Q: What restaurant are you currently ordering from? * A: @hardenaphilly