About Us

Philadelphia Literacy Initiative (PLI) serves the School District of Philadelphia’s preschool classrooms and partner early learning centers throughout the city and its kindergarten through grade three students striving for reading proficiency at grade level. We also partner with Philadelphia’s charter schools. Our team comprises dozens of dedicated older adult volunteers, staff, and a Board of Advisors. Importantly, the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) is PLI’s partner and fiscal sponsor.

PLI’s Leadership Team

Staff:

  • Loraine Carter, M.Ed., Executive Director
  • Adrienne Lloyd, Program Manager, Community & Volunteer Engagement
  • Rosalie Buckner, PLI School Liaison
  • Josy Charles, PLI School Liaison
  • School site coordinators
    • Delores, Muldrew, Global Leadership Academy Southwest
    • Anita Vaughn, Global Leadership Academy West
    • Barbara Wright, Samuel Gompers
    • Beatrice Myers, Kenderton
    • Rosalie Buckner, Guion Bluford
    • Josy Charles, Bayard Taylor
  • Our Board of Advisors
    • Linda Heller, Esq.
    • Keanne Henry, Sr. VP AARP
    • Wagner Marseille, Ph.D.
    • Jennifer Matthews, MBA