APM Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes New Board Member Organization also honors outgoing Board Chair Pelayo Coll, Esq., for 11 years of leadership
PHILADELPHIA — Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) today announced the election of new Board officers, the appointment of April G. Henry, MBA, as Board Chair, and the addition of Mark Levin, Esq., to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.
The new leadership team will support APM’s continued work to expand culturally responsive services for families across Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and beyond.
APM President and CEO Nilda Ruiz congratulated all the newly elected officers as they begin their leadership roles.
“We are grateful for their commitment to guiding APM’s next chapter of service, growth and community impact,” said Ruiz. “Their leadership will strengthen APM’s role as a community-building organization serving families across Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and beyond.” Ruiz and the board also welcomed new board member Mark Levin, Esq., recognizing his experience and commitment to supporting APM’s mission and future endeavors.
In addition to announcing new leadership, APM expressed deep appreciation to outgoing Board Chair Pelayo Coll, Esq., for his 11 years of service. “It has been an enormous pleasure working with Pelayo,” Ruiz said. “He is a genuinely caring person with exceptional talents in strategy and vision. APM has been fortunate to benefit from his compassionate leadership and long-standing commitment to our community.”
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About APM: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a Latino-based nonprofit that has served Philadelphia and surrounding counties since 1970. Each year, APM supports up to 35,000 Pennsylvanians through an extensive range of bilingual and culturally sensitive services, including affordable housing and construction, early childhood education, daycare, food security, employment assistance, foster care, adoption services, substance use disorder treatment, and behavioral health and wellness for adults.
