Sue Daugherty, RDN, LDN ‘95
Manna and Community College of Philadelphia Alumna, Class of 1995
Sue, a 1995 graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, joined MANNA in 1999 as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). At MANNA, Sue has held several positions prior to being appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2012. Sue garnered national recognition in June 2013 when she co-authored a key study, “Examining Health Care Costs Among MANNA Clients and a Comparison Group” published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. This research study examined the health care cost savings associated with MANNA’s model and has ongoing impact on nutrition policy nationwide.
Sue has presented MANNA’s work at conferences and meetings across the country. She has also testified in front of the United States Congress.
Sue is an Advisory Board member of the national Food Is Medicine Coalition and served as co-vice-chair from 2019-2022. In 2019, Sue was invited to join the Food Lab Accelerator at Google as a product owner for Food Is Medicine. Other accolades include, the 2015 Jefferson College of Population Health Education Hero Award, Comcast’s Newsmakers selection, the Cancer Treatment Center’s America Caregiver Women of the Week Award, and Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders Award. In May 2022, Sue was the Keynote Speaker for the graduating ceremony for Jefferson College of Health Professionals and she received an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Thomas Jefferson University.
Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO, Grant Blvd.
Founder and CEO of clothing brand Grant Blvd. Kimberly McGlonn credits her passion for activism and advocacy to her upbringing on the north side of Milwaukee, where she experienced ample exposure to the harsh realities of poverty and marginalization. The inspiration to establish Grant Blvd. stemmed from a determination to serve not only marginalized communities but also the planet itself. Kimberly’s collection reflects this commitment, utilizing no new fabric and conserving water resources. For her, sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to encompass a commitment to hiring womxn, particularly those who are returning citizens, immigrants, or navigating homelessness.
Grant Blvd's overarching mission is to create clothing that is unquestionably stylish while anchoring design principles in the ongoing struggle for justice and reform.
Kelly Sheard
Director of the Gender Wealth Institute at Women’s Way
As the Director of the Gender Wealth Institute for Women’s Way, Kelly Sheard works to advance a feminist economic agenda that supports the collective power of all women in this region. She believes in the power pf organizing, relationship building and public problem solving. Prior to this role, Kelly worked in adult education, civic engagement and youth development. She is and a proud and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Sue Daugherty, RDN, LDN ‘95
Manna and Community College of Philadelphia Alumna, Class of 1995
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Sue, a 1995 graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, joined MANNA in 1999 as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). At MANNA, Sue has held several positions prior to being appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2012. Sue garnered national recognition in June 2013 when she co-authored a key study, “Examining Health Care Costs Among MANNA Clients and a Comparison Group” published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. This research study examined the health care cost savings associated with MANNA’s model and has ongoing impact on nutrition policy nationwide.
Sue has presented MANNA’s work at conferences and meetings across the country. She has also testified in front of the United States Congress.
Sue is an Advisory Board member of the national Food Is Medicine Coalition and served as co-vice-chair from 2019-2022. In 2019, Sue was invited to join the Food Lab Accelerator at Google as a product owner for Food Is Medicine. Other accolades include, the 2015 Jefferson College of Population Health Education Hero Award, Comcast’s Newsmakers selection, the Cancer Treatment Center’s America Caregiver Women of the Week Award, and Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders Award. In May 2022, Sue was the Keynote Speaker for the graduating ceremony for Jefferson College of Health Professionals and she received an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Thomas Jefferson University.
Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO,
Grant Blvd.
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Founder and CEO of clothing brand Grant Blvd. Kimberly McGlonn credits her passion for activism and advocacy to her upbringing on the north side of Milwaukee, where she experienced ample exposure to the harsh realities of poverty and marginalization. The inspiration to establish Grant Blvd. stemmed from a determination to serve not only marginalized communities but also the planet itself. Kimberly’s collection reflects this commitment, utilizing no new fabric and conserving water resources. For her, sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to encompass a commitment to hiring womxn, particularly those who are returning citizens, immigrants, or navigating homelessness.
Grant Blvd's overarching mission is to create clothing that is unquestionably stylish while anchoring design principles in the ongoing struggle for justice and reform.
Kelly Sheard
Director of the Gender Wealth Institute at Women’s Way
Read Bio
As the Director of the Gender Wealth Institute at Women’s Way, Kelly Sheard works to advance a feminist economic agenda that supports the collective power of all women in this region. She believes in the power pf organizing, relationship building and public problem solving. Prior to this role, Kelly worked in adult education, civic engagement and youth development. She is and a proud and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.