The PHRC appoints Social Justice Ambassadors

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) is proud to announce the appointment of the following Social Justice Ambassadors to the PHRC.

• LaTarsha Brown- Lehigh County
• Rick Cephas- Lackawanna County
  
• Makaila Davis- Delaware County
• Cole Goodman- Dauphin County
• Taylor Frey- Union County
• Tiffiney L. Hall- Dauphin County
• Julie Hazzard- Chester County
• Tracy Herz- Bucks County
• Kennedy Holt- Dauphin County
• Selena King- Erie County
• Jay Hynes- York County
• Eliz Nestorov- Dauphin County
• Brittany Schofield- Cumberland County
• Lenore Sears-Gay- Philadelphia County

“We are proud to announce the appointment of our Social Justice Ambassadors,” said PHRC Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW. “These remarkable social justice allies are the eyes and ears for the PHRC in communities across the 67 counties in the Commonwealth. With only three regional offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, the PHRC is unable to always be accessible. It is through our Social Justice Ambassadors, the PHRC can learn about the issues and concerns facing different areas and we can reach more people, providing them with a valuable information about their right to live, work, and play free from discrimination.”

The PHRC envisions having a Social Justice Ambassador for each county in Pennsylvania to serve that area’s unique community needs. The Social Justice Ambassadors:

• Promote awareness of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Commission.
• Refer education, employment, housing, commercial property, or public accommodation discrimination complaints from community members to the PHRC.
• Keep the PHRC updated on incidents of hate and bias in your community.
• Notify the PHRC of community activities and events.
• Help the PHRC find spaces for outreach events, meetings, and/or hearings.

Ambassadors meet virtually with a PHRC liaison to receive news, updates, and discussions of the latest issues. Initially, meetings will take place monthly. Information about how to apply to become a Social Justice Ambassador can be found on the PHRC website.

About PHRC: The PHRC enforces state laws that prohibit illegal discrimination in education, employment, housing & commercial property, and public accommodation. In general, Pennsylvania law prohibits discrimination based on race; color; religious creed; ancestry; age (40 and over); sex; national origin; familial status (only in housing); disability; the use, handling, or training of support or guide animals for a disability; or retaliation. If you feel you have experienced illegal discrimination, you can file a complaint by calling 717-787-4410. Information and resources are also available on our website. Follow the PHRC on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

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