Immigrant Philadelphia: A Portrait of a Re-emerging Gateway City

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Immigrant Philadelphia: A Portrait of a Re-emerging Gateway City

Mar 17, 2025 at - | PSC Commons
Population Studies Center
University of Pennsylvania
3718 Locust Walk
403 McNeil (4th Floor)
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Co-sponsored by
Population Studies Center, Penn Arts & Sciences, Public Policy Lab at Temple University
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Senior Officer
Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative
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Officer
Pew Charitable Trusts. Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative
Speaker Biographies

Thomas Ginsberg is a founding member of Pew’s Philadelphia research team, Thomas focuses on economic and business development, city finances, and immigration issues in Philadelphia through data and policy analysis. Before joining Pew, Ginsberg was a longtime journalist and editor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a certificate from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Maridarlyn Gonzalez is a senior researcher with Pew’s Philadelphia research and policy initiative, focusing on immigration, equitable infrastructure, and the annual State of the City report. Gonzalez has prior experience in housing, transportation, public engagement, and community development. Before coming to Pew, she worked in shelters and managed a bi-state housing and energy conservation program. Gonzalez also worked at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, supporting transportation and English proficiency initiatives. She holds a bachelor’s degree in geoscience, energy, and policy from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in geospatial technology and geodesign from Thomas Jefferson University.

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