Board of Commissioners

Rev. Bonnie Camarda has served as the Director of Partnerships for The Salvation Army in Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware since 1999, where she is at the heart of its initiatives to form fruitful partnerships with area business leaders, government leaders, prospective donors, fellow social service organizations, and most importantly, individuals seeking spiritual guidance and hope. Her professional accomplishments and community involvement are truly one and the same, and she has been recognized for her rare ability to reach across socioeconomic , gender, age, and cultural lines. Commissioner Camarda accompanied Governor Tom Wolf with a host of delegates from the Philadelphia area and Unidos Pa’PR to visit The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico to learn more about the long-term recovery of the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Upon her return, she received a Citation from the Philadelphia City Council as Honorary Puerto Rico Citizen of the Year in 2018, selected for her outstanding work for all Puerto Rican citizens recovering from Hurricane Maria, especially those transitioning to Philadelphia. Along with serving on the PHA Board, Commissioner Camarda is also a Board member of Esperanza, Philadelphia School Partnership, and Einstein Hospital.

Asia Coney is one of two Resident Commissioners who were elected in April of 2014 by PHA residents, pursuant to a process created under the Pennsylvania Housing Authorities Law, Act 130. Commissioner Coney is the President of PHA’s Resident Advisory Board. A Philadelphia native, her dedicated community activism over the last thirty-six years has included: advocating for public and assisted housing safety, greater resident input into PHA decision-making, and improvement of existing public housing conditions; conducting local and national workshops; ensuring compliance with federal and state directives regarding the quality of resident life; and working closely with PHA in its creation and implementation of resident programs. She has served on numerous City Boards, including the Redevelopment Authority and the Malt and Beverage Board, and was the Director of Tenant Support Services, Inc., which terminated operations in 2012. Her community activism has included the following marches: being one of two Chairs for the 1997 historic Million Woman March; Chair of the “Sistahs of the Million Woman March” in 2007; and serving as a key organizer of the 1997 Grays Ferry March, to reduce violence and race riots.

Sandra Dungee Glenn, a founding partner and convener of The Growth Collective, is a committed and effective leader. With more than 40 years of experience in community development, education, public policy, and electoral politics, she is an experienced convener who brings diverse stakeholders together to address urban issues. Glenn has served in executive-level positions and has been recognized for her commitment and effectiveness. She has held roles such as Senior Policy Advisor to State Senator Vincent Hughes, CEO of Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School, President of the American Cities Foundation, Chairwoman of the School Reform Commission, and Commissioner to the School District of Philadelphia. Glenn also has been involved in political and community organizing and has received numerous awards for her contributions. She holds a certificate from the Kennedy School of Government Executive Program in Leadership in State and Local Government at Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Planning and Administration from Pennsylvania State University.

Erin Dwyer, the Director of Public Affairs for the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA), is a true Philadelphian at heart. Her commitment to public service is evident in her strategic policy and external communications work, which has been instrumental in elevating the organization’s status. Dwyer, a lifelong Philadelphian, holds a Master’s in Public Policy and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Temple University. Her roots in local government and advocacy run deep, and she continues to serve her community on the Board of Directors for the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and the Temple University College of Liberal Arts Alumni Board.

Ismail A. Shahid brings a strong background in innovation and finance to the Philadelphia Housing Authority, as he has extensive experience in accounting, management, and business. He is a founding partner of SUPRA Office Solutions, Inc., a national supplier of business, school and janitorial products, which is a Philadelphia-based, 100% minority-owned business that is certified MBE, DBE and as a HUBZone business. Commissioner Shahid is the company’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Government Affairs, overseeing the company’s community relations and customer support efforts. Further, he holds the same position and supervisory responsibilities with EMSCO Scientific Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate that sells laboratory supplies, equipment, and chemicals. A Philadelphia resident, Mr. Shahid earned business law and accounting degrees from Pierce College. He serves on the boards of various non-profit organizations as well as that of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, as appointed by Governor Tom Wolf.

Ethel Wise is one of two Resident Commissioners who were elected in April of 2014 by PHA residents, pursuant to a process created under the Pennsylvania Housing Authorities Law, Act 130. Commissioner Wise is President of the Wilson Park Family Resident Council, a native of Philadelphia and has a personal history of involvement, community engagement and commitment to bettering the lives of those in public housing for over 40 years. As President of the PHA housing development at Martin Luther King for approximately 32 years, Commissioner Wise developed an effective job bank, a food bank and a town watch program that was recognized as one of the best in the country, and, in 1993, she received the Mayor’s Community Service Award. Commissioner Wise also created and managed PHA’s Lobby Monitor Program, which promoted resident safety and resident employment with a well-defined career path. She has been a leader in providing national and local training for Resident Councils on HUD regulations and also has served as a Democratic Party Committeewoman for the last 25 years.