MEET THE board

2025-2026 Board Members

Philadelphia Charters for Excellence is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors composed of experienced education leaders committed to accountability, transparency, and excellence in public education. The Board provides strategic oversight, ensures responsible governance, and supports PCE’s mission to advance coordinated advocacy and strengthen outcomes for Philadelphia’s public brick-and-mortar public charter school sector.

Dr. William Hayes

Dr. William Hayes

Board President

CEO, Boys' Latin Philadelphia

Dr. Cassandra St. Vil

Dr. Cassandra St. Vil

Chief Executive Officer

Philadelphia Charters For Excellence

Natalie Wiltshire

Natalie Wiltshire

Board Vice President

CEO, KiPP Philadelphia Schools

Dr. Naomi Johnson -Booker

Dr. Naomi Johnson -Booker

Board Treasurer

CEO, Global Leadership Academy

Dr. Joel Boyd

Dr. Joel Boyd

Board Member

CEO, Mastery Schools

Naimah Wimberly

Naimah Wimberly

Board Member

CEO, Tacony Academy Charter School

Dr. Claudia Lyles

Dr. Claudia Lyles

Board Member

CEO, Keystone Academy Charter School

Naeha Dean

Naeha Dean

Board Member

Partner, City Fund