Karl Michelfelder joins the DVLF board after over ten years of working with the organization in various capacities, namely volunteering DJ services for the annual TOY fundraiser for the past ten years, and more recently serving on various DVLF event planning committees to help market and produce the organization’s annual fundraisers. Karl grew up in Bucks County and moved to Center City when he began Temple University at age 19. Karl has, since the age of about 18, worked as a DJ for nightclubs and events around the country, traveling for most of the 2000’s entertaining diverse crowds all over the U.S. and Mexico. After the industry calmed, Karl stayed active locally as a DJ for just about every major nightclub in the city, shifting focus to LGBTQ+ venues in order to get in better touch with his community. But always moving, Karl always maintained full-time work building creative, effective marketing campaigns for varied industries - including LGBTQ+ publishing, online dating, restaurants, and most recently moving on to HealthCare IT marketing and demand generation for NextGen Healthcare. More recently, Karl moved to the IT side and works with Duane Morris LLP.

Through his connection to the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community, Karl has over the years volunteered for numerous charitable organizations, including DVLF, Mazzoni Center, AIDS Fund, Philly Pride, Morris Animal Refuge, and William Way Community Center. Karl is excited to join this dynamic group who care deeply about providing for the emerging needs of the LGBTQ+ community in the Delaware Valley. Karl also serves on the board for Jazmine’s Fund, an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health care for underserved communities.

Dr. James T. Wright, Jr. was born in Yonkers, NY and he was raised and educated in NJ where he graduated from Linden High School.  He attended Howard University in Washington, DC majoring in Chemistry.  After graduating magna cum laude, James received a National Science Foundation Fellowship to fund his graduate education studying computational chemistry at UCLA and physical organic chemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA where he earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry.  

During his career, James worked at Georgia-Pacific Corp as a Sr Manager in R&D, at Arclin as Director of Technology, at EcoSynthetix as VP of R&D and at Evertree North America as CEO.  Today Dr. James T. Wright, Jr. is the Vice President of Business and a Technology at Arclin USA.  As VP, he leads all commercial activities, research and development efforts focused on Arclin’s chemical sales.  With his extensive industrial experience and chemical industry network, James serves as a leader on the Arclin Leadership Team.  

Among James’ many honors are scholarships, professional scientific awards and over 35 patents.  James has volunteered at many organizations mainly focused on education, healthcare and supporting families.  He attributes his success to hard work, access to education, and a loving family.

Dan Kredensor joined the Board of the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund in 2025. He is a strategic leader with a passion for social equity, community development, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. With over 15 years of experience spanning operations, nonprofit leadership, and mission-driven entrepreneurship, Dan brings a deep commitment to creating sustainable impact in the Delaware Valley and beyond. Throughout his career, Dan has worked at the intersection of business and social good, including leadership roles in technology consulting, finance and banking, and workforce development. He is known for his collaborative approach, operational insight, and dedication to equity and justice.

In addition to his service at DVLF, Dan has previously served on the boards of
Independence Business Alliance (IBA) - Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce as Treasurer, and the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) as Technology Chair. He holds a deep belief in the power of collective action and is proud to help shape a more inclusive and vibrant future for the region’s LGBTQ+ community. He hopes his work will continue to shine a light on inclusive growth, community-centered strategy, and bridging resources to uplift underrepresented voices.

Chase Wright joined the Board in 2020 and served as Secretary. Chase is an attorney practicing in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, and general corporate law. Chase earned his Juris Doctor from the Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law, where he served on the Penn State Law Review. Chase has continuously served on LGBTQ+ focused non-profit boards since 2016 and currently also serves on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association.

Clay worked in public sector administrative positions for over 20 years. After retiring as Director of Public Services and Human Resources for the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System, Clay worked for the Washington, D.C. branch of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

Throughout his career, he has worked to provide programs and services to disadvantaged and marginalized communities. Clay has since moved on from public sector positions into the corporate world and he is now the Vice President of Micro Logic, Inc.

Clay brings with him a dedication to the LGBTQ community having worked to raise funds for numerous LGBTQ+ organizations. He completed a B.A. in Journalism and History from Louisiana State University and a Masters in Library
and Information Science from Clark Atlanta University. In addition, he recently completed DE&I certification from Stanford University.

Gloria is Counsel to the Asset Management Group at PNC in Philadelphia, where she focuses on investment management and securities matters for the individual wealth and institutional lines of business. Prior to joining PNC, Gloria served as a judicial law clerk to a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey. Gloria is Vice President of PNC Proud, the LGBTQ+ Employee Business Resource Group at PNC. A member of the PNC Legal Dept.’s D&I Council, Gloria is Chair of the Summer Intern Committee and supports the Council’s commitment to promoting diversity in the legal community by managing approximately 6 diverse legal interns each summer. In addition, she Co-Chairs the Mentorship Committee of GALLOP, Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Gloria was selected by the National LGBT Bar Association as one of the “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 – Class of 2019.” With this award, the LGBT Bar honors outstanding LGBT legal professionals who have distinguished themselves in their field and demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBT equality. Gloria received her B.A. from Rowan University and her J.D. from Rutgers Law School in 2015. She is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania state bars.

Christopher Barrett Politan is the principal of Give, Get, Grow - a Philanthropic Advisory and non-profit Consulting firm. His work seeks to provide insight, counsel, and implementation-based strategy for creating sustainable, innovative, and deeply engaged organizations throughout the sector. His client focus has been within organizations working on cultural, LGBTQ, environmental, and health concerns. Within the LGBTQ community, he has worked with a number of national and international LGBTQ organizations including:  National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, SAGE, Ali Forney Center, Anti-Violence Project, Immigration Equality, The Legacy Project, Northalsted, and OutRight Action International. 

Additionally, he has been honored to serve on the boards of The Legacy Project, Chicago House and Social Service Agency, and the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics Association (IGLA). He presently serves as a Board member and Strategic Planning Chairperson of Chicago Dancemakers Forum an organization providing annual unrestricted grants to choreographers and Dancemakers in Chicago.

A life-long competitive swimmer, Christopher coached masters athletes in Washington, DC, New York City, and Chicago, having most recently led the Chicago Smelts to three consecutive state championships and a new national relay record, and having previously helped Team NY Aquatics win an IGLA World Championship in Iceland.

Having relocated to Philadelphia in the spring of 2017, Christopher looks forward to working with DVLF to advance its mission and build upon its tremendous legacy to the Philadelphia community.

Laura Ryan (she/her) joined the DVLF Board in January 2024, after serving as a member of the DVLF Our Night Out and Marketing/Events Committees throughout 2023. Laura dedicates much of her free time to LGBTQ+ organizations, and is also on the Board of Directors for the William Way LGBT Community Center, Chair of the Governance Committee, and a member of the Finance Committee. 

Laura is passionate about finding ways to help improve the health and well-being of those in the LGBTQ+ community, and to further her knowledge she recently earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from George Washington University. Most of Laura’s research centered on topics related to the LGBTQ+ community, specifically surrounding physical and mental health disparities. Laura’s thesis was focused on the health and identity of the Bear community.  

In her career, Laura has concentrated on trying to improve health outcomes through the education and assessment of those providing health care. To this end, Laura has focused much of her work in the digital product, medical content and health education space. She has recently moved into the health assessment domain and is currently the VP Product Management, Growth & Innovation, at the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).

Keisha Price serves the DVLF Board in addition to her roles as a Senior Tax Manager from accounting firm, LevitZacks. Her practice includes providing customized tax consulting, planning and preparation services to privately held companies and their owners. Keisha is also a leader in the Firms’ works with estates, trust and investment partnerships. Keisha received her undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Delaware and completed her Master of Taxation program at Goldey-Beacom College. She also is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM). Keisha enjoys playing trumpet, painting and spending time with her family.

Harry Costigan joined the DVLF Board in 2025. He serves as Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategic Planning at Delaware County Community College. Harry holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English from Rutgers University - Camden, and earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. A proud father to Kellsie, Kayla, and Kiera, Harry lives in Philadelphia with his partner, Marc.

Ted M. Greenberg has been actively involved in the Philadelphia LGBTQ+
community for many years. He is a current (and multi-term) member of the board of directors of the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) and a recipient of DVLF’s
Platinum Award in recognition of charitable deeds in support of the LGBTQ+ community, served two terms as co-chairperson of the board of directors of the William Way Community Center (WWCC) and multiple terms as a board member, and was a member of the board of directors of Congregation Beth Ahavah.

Ted has practiced law for over thirty years. His practice focused on federal and state
taxation, estate planning, asset protection planning, business succession planning, and estate and trust administration. Ted has frequently spoken on tax and estate and asset protection planning topics and on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. After retiring for several years, Ted returned to the workforce as a consultant to law firms in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration. Prior to his retirement, Ted chaired the wealth preservation department of a Center City, Philadelphia law firm, and was senior trust counsel to a trust company in Wilmington, Delaware.

Ted received his BA from University of Pennsylvania, JD from University of Miami Law Center, and LL.M. in taxation from Beasley School of Law.

Jarrod is a Philadelphia native with a deep history of volunteer work within the LGBTQ community. He began at the William Way Community Center, editing numerous program descriptions on its website. Later, he served on the board of Philly Black Pride, redesigning its website and logo. As part of the Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association board, he handled the organization’s social media posts, which resulted in an event attracting the attention of local news. His professional path also adds significant value.

Jarrod graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in English and eventually put those skills to use at Hibu as a Web Editor. Soon after, he was hired at the Advertising Specialty Institute as the Electronic Content Editor, focusing on SEO-driven product descriptions. He later became the Copy Editor at the same company, proofreading all outgoing communications and ensuring they adhered to AP style and company standards. He is also a published author under his self-publishing imprint, JDK Publishing, and hosts his show, BoyFriends, where he shares strategies for navigating the queer community to foster friendships and new connections.

He joined DVLF in 2026 to apply his expertise and work toward improving the lives of his community.

Noe Espinosa is a modern supply chain and operations leader specializing in inventory management, end‑to‑end fulfillment, replenishment strategy, and process optimization. A proud graduate of Temple University’s Fox School of Business, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Supply Chain Management, bringing a disciplined, analytical, and people‑centered approach to every environment he serves.

Over the past seven years, Noe has played a pivotal role in advancing inclusive leadership and student development within the ALPFA Philadelphia Chapter, part of the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) the nation’s longest‑standing Latino professional organization. As Founder of ALPFA National Pride and former Director of ALPFA Pride Philadelphia, he established the chapter’s first Pride Committee and built national‑level programming to support, develop, and elevate LGBTQ+ Latino professionals. His work championed mentorship, visibility, and culturally grounded leadership development across industries.

Most recently, Noe served as Director of Student Chapter Engagement, where he led initiatives to empower Latino students through mentorship programs, professional development sessions, and networking opportunities. He played a key role in establishing the ALPFA University of Pennsylvania Student Chapter and acted as a strategic liaison to student chapters at Temple University, Villanova, Rosemont, Drexel, and Penn.

Noe joined DVLF because its mission aligns deeply with his commitment to representation, equity, and community empowerment. His work has always centered on creating pathways for LGBTQ+ and Latino leaders to feel seen, supported, and equipped to thrive. By contributing his operational expertise, community‑building experience, and passion for inclusive leadership, he aims to strengthen DVLF’s impact and help broaden access to meaningful resources and support across the community.

Noe’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to representation, empowerment, and expanding access for underrepresented communities. Whether building student pipelines, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion, or strengthening professional networks, he brings clarity, structure, and heart to every space he enters.