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Executive Assistant: Danielle.Gharineh@ppl-inc.org

Antonio Cardona leads PPL’s workforce and education programs, including its adult and youth career pathways training programs and its two alternative high schools. Cardona previously served as Director of the Office of Public Charter Schools for Pillsbury United Communities, where he oversaw Pillsbury’s 20 charter schools, helped create its Urban Institute for Service and Learning, and served as Director of the Oak Park Community Center in North Minneapolis. He also led in the creation and expansion of the Twin Cities site of Public Allies. He joined PPL in February 2021.

Jonathan Osei is a dedicated social impact professional focused on enhancing economic mobility through various initiatives. His career transitioned from direct community service, where he provided financial and job coaching at the Community Empowerment Fund and StepUp Durham, to national nonprofit work at organizations such as Jobs For the Future (JFF), National Fund for Workforce Solutions, and the National Community Action Partnership. At JFF, he wrote whitepapers and reports, provided grants and project management, and offered technical assistance and programmatic support to regional leaders throughout the public workforce system. His earlier roles involved supporting workforce equity, job quality, and bridging the digital divide. A Duke University alumnus, Jonathan furthered his expertise with a Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Policy Management at Georgetown as a National Urban Fellow and he supports workforce development efforts at Project for Pride Living.