Stacey McCoy-Ndiaye is President of the PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar’s Auxiliary Board, formerly known as Mercy Hospital's Ladies Auxiliary Board. She is a licensed Pennsylvania realtor, an expansion leader with a National Direct Selling Company, and a seasoned retail manager. Stacey also manages three tax offices as a multi-unit team leader for a prominent tax company and serves as a community organizer and block captain.

Stacey’s involvement with the Auxiliary Board started during a career transition. She was initially asked by a friend to volunteer at Mercy Hospital’s Gift Shop, and this led to her serving in numerous capacities. Stacey eventually joined the Auxiliary Board and was ultimately elected as President in 2020.

Stacey thrives on personal and professional development, leads by empowering others, and embraces company processes as a blueprint for success. Her positive attitude is contagious, and she strongly believes "your attitude will determine your altitude."

Akoma Rites of Passage is a program that helps youth ages 9-16 years old to build their sense of personal responsibility and self-esteem. The goal is to empower and encourage youth on their journey to reach their potential through a seven-session program cycle. During this cycle, participants are referred to as “princes” and “princesses” and receive guidance from mentors who help navigate them through their lives, goals, and ideas.

The weekly sessions cover a variety of topics and activities, including journaling, practicing healthy living, and relationships. With the well-being of the participants in mind, youth are provided pre- and post-intervention of the Beck Depression Inventory and Pediatric Symptom Checklist. The teachings of the program are inspired by an Afrocentric perspective. The program culminates in a cultural trip.

Akoma Rites of Passage offers a scholarship opportunity, and the new program cycle starts in September. To learn more about the program and register, please visit their website.

Looking for academic and financial resources as your child returns to school? Read below for services and information you can turn to for assistance.

Mighty Writers launched in 2009 with a mission to use the power of writing to help people express themselves with clarity and conviction. Writing programs and workshops are offered for children of all ages. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mighty Writers expanded its services to include food distribution to children to help reduce hunger. Food distributions in West Philadelphia are found at:

Mighty Writers West
36th & Fairmount, Philadelphia
Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

MW PHA Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center
N. 47th Street, Philadelphia
Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Second Saturday of each month, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Visit their website to learn more.

All This Math strives to effectively merge history and math for youth of African descent to help them view math as a useful tool rather than a source of stress. The program seeks to help youth gain proficiency in mathematical applications and associate historical events with mathematics to improve their understanding of history. Private tutoring, small group sessions and educational consulting are offered in-person or virtually. Visit their website to learn more.

Student Loan Doctor is the first woman and African American-owned student loan debt repayment company in the U.S. and provides assistance with all matters related to federal student loan repayment and planning. To learn more about its programs and schedule an appointment, visit their website.

Malcolm J. Yates of Marcus Hook is the Director of Government Relations at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). Prior to his role with PHMC, he served as District Outreach and Community Affairs Director for Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and as Chief of Staff for the 159th Legislative District under State Representative Brian Kirkland.

Malcolm’s involvement in politics and advocacy began at the early age of 11 through his work with Vietnam Veterans of America’s campaign for the war against drugs and violence. After his five-year-old brother, Marcus Yates, was murdered in a Southwest Philadelphia candy store, Malcolm participated in the national campaign “Safe Kids Week.” To this day, he remains an advocate for non-violence and stricter gun control laws through the Marcus J. Yates Foundation. He is also involved in Lost Dreams on Canvas, a program that preserves the memories of the children whose lives were taken through senseless violence.

Malcolm serves as the co-chair of the Delaware County Black Caucus and is on the Board of Directors for PHMC subsidiary Joseph J. Peters Institute, Delaware County Industrial Authority, The Foundation for Delaware County, Southwest Philadelphia Community Development Corporation, Community Learning Center, and Vested In Financial Services, Inc.

Malcolm earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing from Norfolk State University, a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from Neumann University, and a second Master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Political Science from Widener University. He also completed a fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government for Board Governance and Leadership.