Board List

David L. Torres, President, City of Philadelphia, Office of the Managing Director

David is an assistant managing director and program coordinator for Global Philadelphia, the City’s language access program. In this capacity, David is responsible for ensuring that all City services are accessible and available to limited English proficient residents and visitors.  Prior to joining Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration, David was employed at Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc., a Latino-based social service agency in Eastern North Philadelphia. During his time in the Office of the Managing Director, David co-authored an article titled, “Providing Language Access Services in a Global Economy” (International City/County Management Association, PM Magazine, May 2010). David joined the GALAEI board in January 2011. He is a graduate of Temple University, with a bachelor’s degree in adult and organizational development.

Matty Lehman, Secretary, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Matty is a licensed social worker in the state of Pennsylvania and is the coordinator of adolescent health education and HIV testing at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Adolescent Initiative. Matty earned an MSS from the Bryn Mawr School of Social work and a BA in psychology from St. Joseph’s University. While in graduate school, Matty interned at The Attic Youth Center, eventually joining the staff full-time as the director of operations. In 2006, she left The Attic Youth Center to work at the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Health Education as the associate director of health education. She worked directly with student groups on sexual, mental and physical health issues. While at Penn, Matty earned a merit award from the Penn Women’s Center and an honorable mention in Penn’s models of excellence for sexual health programming implemented with student groups. Matty joined the GALAEI board in the summer of 2009 with a special focus on the organization’s programming, management, HIV prevention and care services and community engagement.

Celina deLeon, Member, Communications and Media Specialist

For the past 15 years, Celina has worked in communications and public relations as a journalist, editor, blogger and press officer. Most recently, she served as a
deputy press secretary for the New York City Health Department. She worked closely with the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control and was the primary
liaison for Latino media in the agency. As a journalist and blogger, she reported on LGBTQ and social justice issues for various media outlets. Celina earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University and a master’s degree in human rights from ColumbiaUniversity. Now based in Philadelphia, Celina joined the GALAEI board in the summer of 2011 and is looking forward to using her communications experience to help further GALAEI’s vital mission.

Anne Koellhoffer, Member, Haverford College

Anne joined the GALAEI board in June 2010. She graduated from Haverford College in 2009 with a major in economics and a concentration in the Peace and Conflict Studies program. As an undergrad, Anne worked for the college’s alumni relations and annual giving department and discovered her passion for the work. She spent two years employed with The Philadelphia Foundation in donor relations before returning to Haverford as a staff member. When she is not working, Anne spends time fostering the many stray animals that seem to seek her out. She enjoys bringing her development background as well as her passion for equal rights to her volunteer work with GALAEI.

Olinshar Nguyen, Member, JP Morgan Chase

Olinshar is a strategy analyst in the customer support division of JPMorgan Chase. She is responsible for quantitative research on the bank’s restructured loans. Prior to this position, she worked in the credit policy division, concentrating in small business and non-profit lending. Olinshar has ten years of financial
services experience in various roles. She received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from New York University. Olinshar joined the GALAEI board in the summer of 2011 to apply her financial experience and analytical background to help foster community building.

Lauren Vidas, Member, City of Philadelphia, Government and External Affairs

Lauren, a Philadelphia native, joined the GALAEI board in the summer of 2011. Lauren is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and the University of Miami School of Law. She currently serves as a government and external affairs specialist for Mayor Michael Nutter where she works on legislative and community issues. Prior to joining the City, she worked as a civil litigator in Miami and Philadelphia. In addition to serving on the GALAEI board, Lauren serves on the board of her
neighborhood association, SOSNA, as well as the board of New Directions for Women. On her off days, she runs with the Monster Milers, which connects Philadelphia runners with shelter dogs as running companions.