Meet other co-workers and engage in new activities. If you are interested in participating or leading an AEG at PHL/PNE, email your idea(s) to [email protected]. Here's a run-down of upcoming events.

Jackie: An Intern who became an Ally

Temple University psychology major Jacquelyn Robinson interned with the DOA the summer before her sophomore year. She worked in the Purchasing Administration Unit (PAU) and with the DEI team assisting with the 2025 internship program. Jackie joined the GoldPros' monthly meetings her first month with the DOA and became a regular attendee. Deatrice Isaac asked Jackie to share her thoughts about her experience as an ally to women over 40.

1. What have been the most meaningful benefits of building relationships with older women as a younger woman?
The most meaningful benefit has been experiencing what true community feels like. As a younger person, I’m normally caught up in individual growth, focused on personal goals, healing, or simply getting through the day. But being part of GoldPros shifted my perspective. I saw how essential it is to have spaces where people come together. Whether we were discussing important topics, listening to guest speakers, going on outings, or just letting each other vent, those moments taught me that community care is a real and necessary form of wellness. It reminded me that we aren’t meant to carry everything alone. And beyond emotional connection, there was so much wisdom in the room. These women, many of whom are carrying responsibilities I don’t yet have, showed up consistently with grace, love, and honesty. 

2. What lessons have you learned from engaging with this community, both personally and as an ally?
I’ve learned how powerful it is to listen and observe with presence. I sat quietly during meetings, not because I didn’t care, but because I understood this space wasn’t about me, it was for the women in the room. That in itself was a lesson: knowing when to step back so others can be seen. I realized allyship isn’t about centering myself or my voice, it’s about learning how to support, uplift others. I’ve also learned the value of consistency, how healing happens not in grand gestures but in showing up, week after week. And finally, I’ve learned that real strength looks like vulnerability, honesty, laughter, venting, and care all wrapped into one.

3. In what ways might these experiences shape how you show up in future personal, professional, or community spaces?
These experiences will stay with me as I move into future roles, especially as a therapist, friend, and member of any community I join. I want to carry forward the sense of warmth and groundedness I felt in GoldPros. Professionally, I hope to create spaces where people feel safe enough to be their full selves. Personally, I want to continue valuing intergenerational wisdom and seek out community. And in any group I’m a part of, I want to help build a culture where people feel held. I’ve learned that healing doesn’t always come from fixing things, but from having others beside you when things feel unfixable. This community taught me what it means to be held, and that’s what I want to offer others, too.

Amber Reid-Brady — CW1
Emily Nguyen — Junior Security Analyst
Eva Miller — Director of Airline Affairs
Kwadire Monroe — CW1
Meet Patel — Junior Security Analyst    
Michelle Reid — CW1
Regis Shogan — Director of IT Architecture 
Spencer Harvey Sr — CW1
Warren Johnson — CW1  

Welcome new DOA interns!

Acaisiah Franklin — Work Study Intern    
Aiden Maloney — Work Study Intern    
Caitlin Curran — Work Study Intern    
Carlos Aroche — Work Study Intern    
Danny Carchi-Quizhpi — Work Study Intern    
Emma Schad — Work Study Intern    
Emma Shellenberger — Work Study Intern    
Hannah Weiss — Work Study Intern    
Joseph Cavalcante — Work Study Intern    
Kyler Barto — Work Study Intern    
Lauryn Powell — Work Study Intern    
Mark Dougherty — Work Study Intern    
MaZinee Gant — Work Study Intern    
Quinn O'Dell — Work Study Intern    
Rasheem Dearry JR — Work Study Intern
Shelby Holmes — Work Study Intern
Surayah Hawkins — Work Study Intern    
 

Training & Development's Professional Development Courses are on summer break.  Be on the lookout for NEW courses coming this fall!

Engaging with the Unsheltered Community
July-September 2025

Overview: Join us for an essential training session designed to enhance awareness, compassion, and coordination when interacting with unsheltered individuals at PHL. If you are an employee who interacts with the unsheltered community, you will be scheduled by the Training & Development team. If you did not receive an email invitation but are interested in attending a session, please contact us at [email protected]. For session dates, times and locations, click here.

City of Philadelphia Ethics Training

Beginning this year, the City's Board of Ethics' new training regulation requires that all existing City employees participate in ethics training every five years, in addition to their initial training upon hire. In order for all employees to be in compliance, there is a five-year training rollout to slowly stagger everyone's participation. The schedule is based on an employee's start year with the City.

The DOA Training & Development unit will contact employees who will need to complete their ethics training for compliance. To register and to view the staggered schedule, click here for the for the City's Ethics Zoom trainings registration site.

Monday, July 7 & Tuesday, July 8

Monday, July 21 & Tuesday, June 22

Location: International Plaza 2, Suite 325, HR Training Room

Update: New Employee Orientation will be held for two days for administrative staff (non-shift workers). New Employees will also have the opportunity to tour PHL and complete PHL Works Training.

Notifications to new employees will be communicated by the Department of Aviation’s Human Resources and Training & Development units. If you have additional questions or have an employee that needs to attend, please contact [email protected].       

Guarding Your Inbox: Why Your Work Email Should Stay Professional

We’ve all experienced an unexpected flash sale, and it can be tempting to use your work email for personal matters. However, before you view or click send, take a moment to think about why keeping work and personal emails separate is important.