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Our Mission

Through social justice education, trainings and workshops, Civic House prepares students for responsible community engagement and empowers them to become advocates for social change.

Our Values

Social Justice

Utilizing our Social Justice Framework, we focus on uplifting those most impacted by injustice through intentional reflection, dialogue, and practice.

Community-Expressed Need

We center the voices of community members through mutually beneficial partnerships with community-led organizations in Philadelphia.

Relationship-
Based Approach

Relationships are at the center of our work. Through building shared trust and respect, we prioritize connection, accountability, and care.

Community Care

Community is not just about who is present. It is about how we are with each other. We believe in a community that values empathy, understanding, and belonging.

Our Team

Civic House is led by a team of staff, graduate assistants, student staff, and a faculty director. Every member of our team centers love, respect, community voice, and reciprocity in our work.

Carrie Hutnick

Carrie Hutnick

[ Executive Director ]
Khadijah Seay

Khadijah Seay

[ Senior Associate Director of Curriculum Development ]
LaDonna Marrero

LaDonna Marrero

[ Associate Director of Leadership and Reflective Development ]
Dacia Carter

Dacia Carter

[ Associate Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement ]
John Fantuzzo

John Fantuzzo

[ Administrative Director, Penn Prison Education and Reentry Initiative ]
Rand Quinn

Rand Quinn

[ Faculty Director ]
[ OUR STORY]

Sharing Our Story

Learn more about Civic House through spotlights on our community members, recaps of events, participant reflections, and news.

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Have a Question About Working with Civic House?

Whether you’re a Penn student, you work for a community organization in Philly or you’re someone else interested in our work or in working with us, you can easily reach out to us to start a conversation. We want to hear from you.