Stephanie Singer

Stephanie Frank Singer is an American mathematician and local politician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early in her adulthood, Singer pursued a career in education as an assistant professor at Haverford College, serving from 1991 to 2002. She then went on to pursue careers in data science before going into politics, serving as city commissioner in Philadelphia.

Early life and education

Singer was born in 1964 to Maxine and Daniel Singer where she was raised in Washington, D.C..

Career

Academic

She is the author of two books:

In a 2017 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education she discussed her experience as a victim of sexual harassment at that institution.[2]

Politics

Singer was elected Democratic Party committeeperson for Philadelphia's 8th Ward in 2008. In 2011, she was elected as a city commissioner, defeating 36-year incumbent Marge Tartaglione. Singer served one term as city commissioner from 2012 to 2015.[3] In October, 2018, Singer launched a podcast entitled Defend Democracy! where she reflects on her experience as a former election official, data strategist, and successful candidate, with advice to those who have interests in entering politics.[4]

References
  1. "Symmetry in Mechanics: A Gentle, Modern Introduction | Mathematical Association of America". www.maa.org. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  2. "I Spoke Up Against My Harasser — and Paid a Steep Price". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  3. Biography of Commissioner Stephanie Singer, Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners, archived from the original on 2015-04-15, retrieved 2015-12-10.
  4. "Defend Democracy! • A podcast on Anchor". Anchor. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
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