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Tiffany W. Thurman

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Chief of Staff at City of Philadelphia
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

Tiffany W. Thurman is the Chief of Staff to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, overseeing policy implementation, crisis management, and strategic planning across key city departments. Her career spans leadership roles at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA and Accenture, with a foundation built on a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Originally from Georgia, Tiffany has called Philadelphia home since 2001. Alongside her husband, she is an avid outdoor enthusiast, and they often spend their free time camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting. She also serves on several charitable boards, reflecting a deep commitment to community service.

Unique fact: She and Mayor Parker first met while they were both earning their masters degrees at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief of Staff
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
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Urban Revitalization
A core tenet of her work is making Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, and greenest" big city, a vision she helps implement from the Mayor's office.
Outdoor Recreation
In her personal time, she enjoys numerous outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, hunting, and off-trail hiking.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chief of Staff
City of Philadelphia
10-2021 - 1-2024
Senior Vice President, Government and Community Affairs
Greater Philadelphia YMCA
3-2020 - 10-2021
Pennsylvania Local Government Lead, Health and Public Sector
Accenture
2-2016 - 3-2020
Chief of Staff
City of Philadelphia
12-2014 - 1-2016
Executive Director
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University of Pennsylvania
2001 - 2006
Bachelors
Temple University
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