The Honorable Gina H. Curry Honored for Global Civic Impact at Kendra Hall’s Women’s History Month Gala Aboard Philadelphia’s Historic Moshulu

Leadership in public service often begins long before a title is earned. For The Honorable Gina H. Curry, years of work in education, behavioral health, and community advocacy laid the foundation for a career dedicated to strengthening families and expanding opportunity across Pennsylvania.

Today, Curry serves as State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 164th Legislative District, representing communities including Upper Darby, East Lansdowne, Millbourne, Lansdowne, and part of Drexel Hill in Delaware County.

Her leadership inside the Pennsylvania House continues to focus on issues that directly affect families, education, health, and economic opportunity.

During a national Women’s History Month gathering in Philadelphia, Curry’s work was recognized as she received the Global Civic Impact Award at the Droppin Jewelz Women’s Empowerment Brunch Gala hosted by founder Kendra Hall.

The celebration brought together more than 80 leaders, advocates, and supporters from across the United States aboard the historic Moshulu along the Delaware River.

Supporters traveled from across the country including Arizona, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and additional regions nationwide.

The award reflects Curry’s continued work advancing educational equity, maternal health advocacy, and community empowerment across the Commonwealth.

Within the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Curry holds several leadership roles including Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus, Chair of the Delaware County House Delegation, Vice-Chair of the Southeast Delegation, Chair of the Subcommittee on Basic Education, and Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus.

She also serves as a Commissioner on the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and holds committee assignments on Appropriations, Education, Children and Youth, Transportation, and Communications and Technology.

A major focus of her work has been addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes. Through the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus, Curry continues advancing policies designed to improve outcomes for mothers and families across Pennsylvania.

Before entering the legislature, Curry served as Vice President of the Upper Darby School Board after being elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2019.

Her professional experience also includes work as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant and founder of Coach Your Vision LLC, a leadership and empowerment training organization.

Earlier in her career, she worked in behavioral health as a clinical supervisor, behavioral specialist, and therapeutic consultant supporting children and families.

Curry earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice with a concentration in sociology from Saint Joseph’s University.

Her commitment to youth empowerment has remained a constant throughout her career. She has mentored young professionals, supported school leadership initiatives, and encouraged civic engagement among young people in her community.

She is also an active member of the Chester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and previously served on the EU PEAT Prison Education Advisory Board supporting educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Curry lives in the community she represents and continues advocating for equity, opportunity, and justice across Pennsylvania.

Her recognition took place during the Droppin Jewelz Women’s Empowerment Awards celebration convened by Kendra Hall of Droppin Jewelz LLC on behalf of the youth empowerment nonprofit Jewelz Foundation Inc.

The Women’s History Month gathering brought together leaders representing public service, education, entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy.

Women honorees included The Honorable Gina H. Curry, Andrea Berlin Schwartz, Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme, Brittany Jones-Minor, Brittany Passion, Carolina Lorenzo-López, Dr. Donnette P. Green, Dr. Jamalynn Lewis, Dr. LaTonya Mason, Dr. Sathya Callender-Wilson, Erica Lindsey Chase, Fay Momo, Kresence Campbell, Laticia Lewis, Michelle Lovett, Nancy Vickers, Pastor Freudeline St. Jean, Shakima Brown, Shaní Johnson, and Sheila Khadijah Martinez.

Youth honorees Sidney Bradshaw, Madison-Elle Perkins, and Olivia Gierman were recognized for their leadership and participation in the Dream More Teen Summit youth empowerment initiative of Jewelz Foundation Inc.

Male ally honorees included LaVonte Stewart Sr., Detective Errol McCalla Jr., Roland Kennedy Jr., and Rizzo King Kongin for their continued commitment to strengthening families and communities.

The recognition took place during the Droppin Jewelz Women’s Empowerment Awards celebration convened by Kendra Hall, founder of Droppin Jewelz LLC, on behalf of the youth empowerment nonprofit Jewelz Foundation Inc.

Through initiatives such as the Dream More Teen Summits, Jewelz Foundation provides leadership development, mentorship opportunities, and access to licensed mental health support for young people and families.

The organization’s work focuses on helping youth build confidence, resilience, and purpose while creating pathways for the next generation of leaders.

By bringing leaders together from across the country, the Women’s History Month celebration reflected the foundation’s broader mission of strengthening communities by uplifting those committed to service, mentorship, and opportunity.