2 0 2 1 A I M F O R T H E S TA R S G A L A
Envisioning the
FUTURE
of learning, differently.
Independence Blue Cross proudly celebrates AIM Academy’s 15 years of innovative strategies and techniques to educate and empower students so they can reach their greatest potential.
The AIM Board of Trustees & Brian and Christine Lobley P’26 AIM for the Stars Gala Co-Chairs
WARMLY WELCOME YOU TO THE
Gala 2021
Celebrating 15 Years of Making a Difference & Honoring The AIM Institute for Learning & Research Award Recipient
Daniel J. Hilferty
Former Chief Executive Officer of Independence Health Group To benefit the mission of AIM of providing extraordinary opportunities to children with language-based learning disabilities and develop a center for educational excellence and professional development.
Board of Trustees 2020-2021
Matthew S. Naylor - Chair, Crumdale Partners Al Chiaradonna - Vice Chair, SEI Private Banking Elliot Holtz - Treasurer, Noro Properties, LLC Brian Lobley - Secretary, Independence Blue Cross Patricia M. Roberts - Executive Director Nancy G. Blair - Associate Director Bryna Berman, Esq. - Advocate for Women and Education Hon. Carolyn Carluccio - Judge, 38th Judicial District, Montgomery County George W. Connell - The Haverford Trust Company Jennifer Crawford - Blackney Hayes Architects Donna De Carolis - Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Drexel University Darryl J. Ford, Ph.D. - William Penn Charter School Alan R. Gedrich, Esq. - Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP John W. Glomb, Jr. - Philadelphia Insurance Companies Liz Greco-Rocks - Advocate for Education and Mental Health Patrick J. Hoyer - The Haverford Trust Company Vince Lowry - Global Beta Advisors Ernest May - Wells Fargo Capital Finance John New - WorkMerk LLC Stan Silverman - Vice Chairman, Drexel University Hans Zandhuis - Chatham Capital, LLC
Emeritus Trustee Jackie L. Allen - Advocate for Women and Families Hon. Wendy Demchick Alloy - Judge, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
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Daniel J. Hilferty
Former Chief Executive Officer of Independence Health Group
From 2010 until the end of 2020, Daniel J. Hilferty served as the president and chief executive officer of Independence Health Group (Independence), parent of Independence Blue Cross, one of the nation’s leading health insurers. He continues to serve the company in an advisory capacity through the end of 2022. During his tenure, the company nearly tripled in size by expanding through its affiliates to serve 8 million people nationwide. In addition, he established the Independence Blue Cross Center for Innovation; launched Tandigm Health, a unique venture that arms primary care physicians with the tools and data needed to better manage chronic conditions and deliver more personalized care; and established Quil, a joint venture with Comcast NBCUniversal dedicated to revolutionizing the consumer experience in health care. Under Mr. Hilferty’s leadership, Independence built business collaborations with world-renowned institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania to foster innovation in health care and partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans and other leaders in health care to build dynamic health care companies, including AmeriHealth Caritas, one of the country’s largest Medicaid managed care companies. Mr. Hilferty is a sought-after speaker on leadership, transforming health care, and the role of technology and big data. Mr. Hilferty has appeared on MSNBC, Fox Business Network, CNN, and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other national media. He is among a select group of nonpartisan health care leaders called upon by government leaders for advice on health care reform. Mr. Hilferty is a member of the boards of directors for Essential Utilities, Inc., where he is also the lead independent director, and FS Investment Corporation III. He recently served as the board chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which represents Blue plans covering 106 million Americans. He is the immediate past chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. In 2015, he served as cochair on the executive leadership cabinet of the World Meeting of Families which brought Pope Francis to Philadelphia. Mr. Hilferty earned his undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then served in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps running a community center in Portland, Oregon. After earning a master’s degree in public administration from American University, he returned to the Philadelphia area where he lives with his wife, Joan. The couple has five children and three grandchildren. 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala • 5
Gala Co-chairs
Brian and Christine Lobley
AIM Institute for Learning & Research Award 2021 Honoree Daniel J. Hilferty
AIM Board Special Presenters
Bryna Berman • Al Chiaradonna • Matthew Naylor
AIM Student Performers
Kendall W. • Helen G. • David C. • EJ L. • Piper B. • Ella K. • Simone L. Arianna B. • Abby F. • Sofia J. • Gabriela S. • Emilio A. • Luc B. Sir Finnagan • Jess H. • Lucas S. • John W. • Jeremy W.
AIM Gala Committee
Kate Bruton • Katie Lockwood • Kathy Ochroch • Elissa Bloom • Lindsay Hamilton • Alison Ballantine • Chad Punchard • Kelly Punchard • Stephanie Krause • Kristin Bowen • Chrisitne Giordano
AIM Alumni Special Speakers
Michael Berman • Anthony Carter • Sophia Gross
Past AIM Honoree Presenters
Tracy Johnson – Vessels of Hope • Jarrod Kahn – Centric Marcus Soutra – Eye to Eye • Jenny Bogoni – Read by 4th
Special Gala Presenters
Joe Conklin • Stedman Graham Jeffrey Hammond - Professional Emcee and Auctioneer 6 • 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala
AIM Student Presenters Jeremy Wells Téa Salvatori
AIM Parent Presenters Janet and Eric Cahow Katherine Rohan Grosh
AIM Faculty and Staff
Joy Antonoplos Amanda Beeler Emily Bolles Jeffrey Brody Ed Gallagher Brian Kurish –“15 Year Video” - Narration Abby Parsons Kevan Turman
Event Production Team
Cescaphe/Cescaphe at Home - Dana Forgione Initiatives Events – Melissa Codkind Synergetic – Amelia Bray, Daniel Arbelaez Streetcar Cinema – Stephen Metzger
Invitation and Tribute Guide Design Sylenda Graf P’23
And thank you to all of our sponsors and auction donors for helping to make this year’s virtual Gala an AIMazing fundraising experience. 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala • 7
Trailblazer
Independence Blue Cross
Pioneer
Christine & Brian Lobley
Trendsetter
AON • Helene & Archie van Beuren • PHLY • SEI
Gold
Bryna & Fred Berman • Cooper University Health Care • Crumdale Partners Haverford Trust • Jackie & Stan Silverman • Julia & Scott Engel • Marjorie & Jeffrey Honickman • McKinsey & Company • Meredith & Jonathan Hoffman • OneDigital Philadelphia Eagles • Police & Fire Federal Credit Union • Scrub Daddy The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship of Drexel University
Silver
Accenture • Amy & Randy Stein • Cozen O’Connor • Joe Dowd • Kelly & Chad Punchard • Pat & Chris Roberts • PNC Financial Services Group • Road-Con Savoy Associates • Shawn Orenstein • Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP TD Bank • tierney • Tracey & Gil Hanse
Bronze
Andrea Smith • AP Assured Partners • BeneServ • Ceisler Media and Issue Advocacy • Courtney & Rob Wells • Dee Dee & Marcos Lopez • Emerson, Reid LLC Flexible Benefits Plans • Gail Sullivan & Darryl Ford • Hillary Krain Hon. M. Joseph Rocks & Ms. Liz Greco-Rocks • Jackie Allen • Karen & Patrick Hoyer • LBR Insights • Melissa & Mitch Codkind • Morris. J. Cohen Company Nancy & Brian Blair • Sylvia DiBona Teresa & Greg Rodgers • The Peterman Group
Silent Auction
4th Grade Families • 5th Grade Families • 6th Grade Families • Bruton Haupert Family • Carol J Purcell • Casani Candy Co. • Cinquanto Family • Ed Gallagher Insomnia Cookies • Jackie Allen • Kathy Brandon • Maria’s Edible Art • Nancy Blair Pat Roberts • Pelagia Mihailidis • Philly Mattress • Spring Mill Café Stephanie Krause • Terese Sydonna 8 • 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala
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Philadelphia Insurance Companies and the Glomb family proudly support AIM Academy
Celebrating 15 Years of Making a Difference
AIM for the Stars Gala Congratulations, Daniel J. Hilferty CEO, Independence Health Group
Wishing you continued success throughout 2021!
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Building brave futures Access to learning is vital to helping the next generation turn challenges into opportunities, doubt into fearlessness and dreams into reality.
When we are unified by a common mission, our impact is limitless in creating resilient and meaningful futures for children. We are proud to sponsor the 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala. seic.com 610-676-1000
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Independence Blue Cross is pleased to support the 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala as they recognize our former CEO, Dan Hilferty, for his support and commitment to academic development and excellence for all children.
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We are proud to celebrate all children who learn differently, and to recognize our honoree Daniel J. Hilferty
Congratulations to the entire AIM Community for another amazing year! Pat and Chris Roberts
Thanks for putting your heart into shaping minds, every day.
PNC proudly supports the 2021 AIM Academy’s “AIM for the Stars Virtual Gala” and we congratulate this year’s honoree, our good friend, Dan Hilferty.
©2021 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC CON PDF 0618-0106
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“AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST.” — BENJAMIN FRANKLIN We’re proud to honor Daniel J. Hilferty at this year’s AIM for the Stars Virtual Gala. Thank you for making such a positive impact on the lives of children.
Lori & Shawn Orenstein proudly support AIM & congratulate honoree Dan Hilferty 16 • 2021 AIM for the Stars Gala
QUALITY IS
IN OUR DNA
Patrick Hoyer
Vice President & Portfolio Manger phoyer@haverfordquality.com 610-995-8768
Michael Maxwell
Portfolio Manger mmaxwell@haverfordquality.com 610-995-8744
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Thank you, AIM Academy for all you have done for our family these past 11 years!
Wishing you a continued positive impact on the community.
Scott, Julia, Eva Engel '22
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Cozen O’Connor proudly supports the AIM for the Stars 2021 Gala honoring our friend Dan Hilferty. Michael J. Heller, Executive Chairman & CEO (215) 665-4141 | mheller@cozen.com 775 attorneys | 30 offices
cozen.com
© 2021 Cozen O’Connor
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We salute our dear friends Bryna & Fred Berman and join them in their tireless dedication to AIM Academy and its students. Thank you for all that you do to better our community. xoxo Margie & Jeffrey Honickman
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Innovative Insurance Solutions
CRUMDALE PARNTERS INSURANCE ISN'T NEW BUT, THE WAY WE TAILOR IT TO MEET YOUR NEEDS IS.
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Congratulations to the honorees on their contributions to AIM. Congratulations to AIM for continuing to inspire.
Amy and Randy Stein
Experience Innovative Literacy Training Through Interactive, Online Coursework Based on the Science of Reading
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Stradley Ronon proudly supports AIM Academy
&
congratulates AIM Institute of Learning & Research Award recipient Daniel J. Hilferty
For more than 90 years, Stradley Ronon has helped asset management companies and funds, private and public companies — from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations — achieve their goals. While we’re proud of our many client achievements, we’re just as dedicated to the communities in which we work and live. Through our financial contributions and volunteer efforts, we’re pleased to support hundreds of nonprofit and charitable organizations. www.stradley.com Pennsylvania | Washington, DC | New York | New Jersey | Illinois | Delaware
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In honor of Michael Berman '16 and Xavy Berman '28 we are proud to support AIM. Best wishes to the entire AIM Community and to our honoree Daniel J. Hilferty. B r y n a
a n d a n d
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F r e d
B e r m a n
F a m i l y
Thank You, AIM! KELLY & CHAD PUNCHARD
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PROUDLY SUPPORTS AI M ACADEM Y 2021 AIM F OR T H E STA R S GA L A Congratulations to Daniel J. Hilferty, former CEO of Independence Blue Cross, on receiving the AIM Institute for Learning and Research Award.
savoyassociates.com
Congratulations
AIM Institute for Learning & Research Award Recipient
Daniel J. Hilferty - Joe Dowd
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Jonathan and Meredith Hoffman and Family proudly support AIM Academy and their 15 years of making a difference.
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Congratulations to
Dan Hilferty
on his decades of outstanding service to the people of our region. From Your Friends at
Cooper University Health Care
Cooper Health Sciences Campus
CooperHealth.org
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856.342.2000
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CONGRATULATES DAN HILFERTY
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Unleash Business Growth and Power People Potential OneDigital is the nation’s leading health, retirement/wealth, and HR advisory firm focused on empowering business growth for employers of all sizes. We salute Dan Hilferty for his relentless and inspiring commitment to education and for the example he has set for the next generation of great community leaders.
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