Mike Eagles is a proven for-profit and non-profit leader in Philadelphia, committed to the region’s vibrancy and civic community. He was appointed President and CEO of Leadership Philadelphia in May 2026, having been deeply connected to the organization for more than 15 years. Prior to becoming CEO, Mike served on the Leadership Philadelphia Board of Directors beginning in 2013 and was a 2012 graduate of the Core Program.
Mike believes that the best leaders are great listeners, connect others, and are willing to engage beyond their own organization and experience. His time in the Core Program shaped the leader he wanted to become and inspired the role he wanted to play in the civic community. Today, his approach to leadership is grounded in helping others build the self-awareness, relationships, and civic understanding that lead to meaningful action.
Prior to joining Leadership as CEO, Mike spent 15 years at Comcast in various senior HR and legal roles. Most recently, as Senior Vice President of HR and Senior Deputy Counsel, he led Comcast’s labor and employee relations and employee engagement functions. Mike was a longtime member of Comcast’s National Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and is deeply committed to inclusive leadership and equitable outcomes. He was also a founding member of the Company’s in-house pro bono program. Earlier in his career, Mike practiced law at Morgan Lewis and Blank Rome.
Mike serves on the boards of Vetri Community Partnership and the Georgetown Alumni Club of Philadelphia. He is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area and currently lives in Wyndmoor with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughters Charlotte and Claire, along with two dogs, two parakeets, and a gecko.
Angela is the program coordinator for LEADERSHIP Philadelphia and the executive assistant to Liz Dow. She handles administrative duties, database, program development, and alumni logistics. She joined LEADERSHIP in 2003, after 19 years with Arthur Andersen, where she served as a senior human resources specialist. Angela is the production coordinator for the Core and Executive programs. She is also the manager of the LEADERSHIP database. She lives in Philadelphia with her two daughters.
Jazon is the Director of Systems & Alumni Engagement at LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, where she is pivotal in optimizing organizational systems and fostering alumni relations. Jazon has dedicated herself to ensuring the team works efficiently and effectively while connecting with its vast network of notable alumni and local nonprofits. Her work ensures that LEADERSHIP’S impact continues to grow.
Before joining LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, Jazon served as the Director of Operations at St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children. Her career began in the for-profit sector as an operations manager, where she honed her skills and fostered her love for community building.
She is a 2022 LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Core program Fellow.
