CO-FOUNDER, CEO

Patricia is the Co-Founder of the William Trippley Youth Development Foundation, created to honor the memory of her son, William Trippley. Patricia Demiranda was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Jake Earl Sr. and Anna Mae Earl and was educated in the Chester Upland School District and graduated from Chester High School. She continued her education and received her B.S. in Accounting from Virginia State College. She also graduated from Neumann University with her Master of Science degree in Organizational and Strategic Leadership.

CO-FOUNDER, BOARD MEMBER

Neal founded the Trippley Foundation with Will’s mother Patricia to honor the memory of his best friend Will. Shortly after, he developed the Trippley Foundation’s first programs and one of the city’s most prominent youth soccer organizations - Chester City United. Neal is a graduate of Muhlenberg College with a BA in Business Administration and is currently a partner at Evolution Financial Group.

BOARD MEMBER

Brian has worked globally facilitating community development, arts initiatives, and social benefit projects. As the executive director of Halloran Philanthropies, Brian has overseen initiatives that introduce creative structures to empower underinvested and unrepresented change agents in the philanthropic and impact space. Brian has an MFA from Bard College and brings an artist's sensibility to his work.

BOARD MEMBER

Sunny is currently a partner at Wildflower Schools, a non-profit that helps teachers launch their own Montessori micro-schools with funds for training, entrepreneurial support, coaching, and seed capital. Sunny has been a lifelong educator and has taught nationally and internationally in both public and private schools. Before joining Wildflower, she was a teacher and administrator at Shipley School in Bryn Mawr where she taught high school English and Interdisciplinary Studies. Often working closely with teachers and administrators, she developed and oversaw the school’s mentoring program, served as a grade dean, and chaired the Interdisciplinary Studies department. She also has served as a mentor for young educators at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She lives in Philadelphia.

BOARD MEMBER

Rob Smith has enjoyed 35+ years of success in soccer at every level: as a player through college, as a Nike and MLS executive, as well as a former Vice President with the Philadelphia Union. He now serves on the Union’s Board of Directors for their Foundation and sits on the WTF Board of Directors. Committed to bringing soccer to under-served youth, Rob has been instrumental in creating exciting programming thousands of young people have enjoyed over the years. He led his suburban Philadelphia girls high school team to five Pennsylvania State Championships and also helped create and nurture one of the most successful elite club teams in the nation – FC DELCO-- where he served as club president for 10 years.

BOARD MEMBER

Christina Carroll is an accomplished executive professional with a strong background in strategic leadership, project management, and problem-solving. As a founding board member of the Will Trippley Youth Development Foundation, she has played a pivotal role in empowering underserved communities, focusing on providing and improving life skill opportunities for children in Chester, PA. Passionate about youth development and community empowerment, Christina continues to drive impactful initiatives and build strong partnerships with organizations like the Philadelphia Union, Widener University, The City of Chester, and local businesses. Her dedication to making a difference and her deep roots in Chester, PA, inspire her commitment to fostering opportunities and growth for future generations.

BOARD MEMBER

Sherman is an accomplished professional and community leader. A graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, Class of 2009, with a B.S. degree, Sherman has made significant contributions in vaccine manufacturing at Merck & Co. He is also the co-founder of Common Ground Management, Inc, a Philadelphia based firm who specializes in small business solutions. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Sherman is the President Emeritus of the African American Alumni Association (A4) at St. Joseph’s Prep. His dedication to service has earned him numerous awards, such as the Rev. Charles A. Schnorr, S.J. '37 Service Award (2023), the Bakari Trailblazer Award (2022), the KYW Game Changer Award (2022), the Pillar Award for Community and Advocacy (2022), and the City of Philadelphia Service Award (2019). Sherman currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife and sons.

BOARD MEMBER

Joe McNeill is a Marketing Vice President for Philadelphia Insurance Companies, specializing in Corporate Property and Casualty Insurance. He has been with the company since 2006 and held roles in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Portland, and Seattle. He currently manages the team responsible for Marketing products in Maryland, Delaware, DC, and Virginia. Joe has earned his CIC and CRM designations and is a four-time Philadelphia Insurance President Club winner.  Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Joe earned his BA in Marketing at St. Joe's University, where he played lacrosse. He currently lives in Baltimore, MD, with his wife Audrey, their two sons, and two snow dogs.