Sheila Hess, City Representative for the City of Philadelphia. The Office of City Representative is the ceremonial and special events department, which serves as Philadelphia’s events, marketing, promotion, production, public relations and hospitality-tourism arm. Hess is also the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon’s new Executive Director.

Sheila has earned a reputation as a stellar coalition builder and compassionate, energetic advocate for the disadvantaged and underserved. Driven by purpose and passion, she has been a staunch steward of change contributing her time and talents to forwarding the philanthropic missions of the area’s non-profits.

To hear Women to Watch™ Media’s interview with Sheila and learn more about her amazing story, listen below.