Recently we brought on two new team members to join our dedicated staff. Read on about Erin Hopper, who has joined as the Office Manager for The Skills Initiative, and Asia Whittenberger, our new Manager of Advancement. Visit our staff page to meet our complete teams at University City District and The Skills Initiative.
Erin Hopper has joined as the Office Manager for The Skills Initiative. With a background in operations management, Erin has extensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and coordinating key administrative functions. Erin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Drexel University. At The Skills Initiative, Erin ensures smooth office operations, manages scheduling, and provides vital administrative support to the team. Outside of work, Erin enjoys playing disc golf, spending time with her dog, Winston, and exploring new foods and travel destinations.
Asia Whittenberger is UCD’s new Manager of Advancement, supporting development efforts to secure resources, cultivate partnerships, and ensure long-term sustainability for the organization. Before UCD, her journey began as a Summer AmeriCorps VISTA at Kensington Soccer Club. She then spent a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Heights Philadelphia, leading to a full-time role at Heights as Grants Coordinator. She believes every Philadelphian deserves dignity, economic opportunity, and a life of stability. Outside of work, Asia enjoys traveling to visit friends, watching women’s sports with WatchPartyPHL, and being unnecessarily competitive in kickball. She is a Board member for the Spruce Hill Community Association and co-chairs the Young Alumni Council at Saint Joseph’s University (SJU). Asia earned her B.S. in Sociology and Communications from SJU and is pursuing an M.S. in Organization Development and Leadership from SJU. Go Hawks.
Looking for information on joining our team? When we have open positions they will be posted at this page.