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Sheila Hess

2025 Speaker

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Sheila Hess is often known as the “chief ambassador and top cheerleader” in the City of Philadelphia. With boundless energy, compassion, and civic pride, she dedicates her life to promoting the city’s positive stories and building strong community connections. Sheila plays a vital role in uniting people and projects that uplift and inspire. She continues to stand as a remarkable advocate for the city’s tourism and hospitality, and dedicated champion to our youth and the disabled, being born with Spina Bifida. Her work has earned numerous accolades, and Sheila is widely recognized as a dynamic coalition builder, known for bringing together diverse groups to collaborate, celebrate, and affect meaningful change through her leadership, authenticity and enthusiasm.