As Phambassador program director at the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, Jacki Mowery recruited more than 10,000 volunteers (including Temple students) to serve as stewards of the city by showcasing the best of Philly to visitors this summer. She structured the program and spearheaded activations, beautification projects and celebrations in preparation for Philadelphia’s moment on the global stage.

“My job has been to keep engagement going and to keep people excited, energized and ramping up that love for Philly, which comes very naturally to me because I’ve always loved this city,” said Mowery, who majored in history as an undergraduate. She later returned to Temple for a second master’s degree in travel and tourism at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Her graduate capstone project focused on how Philly can be known for food beyond cheesesteaks.

Before joining the Visitor Center, Mowery worked in international education, managing study abroad programs at Temple and elsewhere. She once helped Philadelphians discover the world. Now, she helps the world discover Philadelphia. ​“I’ve gotten the chance to explore the world, but I always came back to Philadelphia and found the world here,” she said.

“Baseball is about as American as it gets,” said Sean McClatchy, an account executive with the Phillies’ season ticket sales and service team; graduate of Temple’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management; and lifelong Phillies fan.  
 
McClatchy manages relationships with more than 350 clients and played a key role in ticket fulfillment for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, coordinating VIP ticketing for the organization’s executives, partners and business leaders while ensuring guests enjoyed a seamless game-day experience. 
 
He attributes his career opportunity with the Phillies to the resources offered to him at Temple. “I got this job because a guest speaker from the Phillies came to my class and I talked her ear off,” he said. “Here I am, eight years later.” 
 
For McClatchy, working for the Phillies is about more than baseball. “It’s become like family,” he said. “To work for the team I grew up rooting for in the city I love is pretty close to living the dream.” 

Whitney Constable, volunteer program coordinator of Philadelphia Soccer, thrives behind the scenes where careful planning creates unforgettable experiences for fans. This summer, she managed the daily operations of more than 750 host city volunteers who welcomed people to FIFA Fan Fest and greeted them as they entered Lincoln Financial Field before World Cup games.  
 
“As someone who grew up in this region and attended Temple, it was special to play a part in welcoming international fans to share the love of soccer while showcasing Philadelphia​’​s history and culture at the same time,” said Constable.  
 
A graduate of the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Constable studied event and entertainment management with a concentration in tourism and hospitality. Through internships and contract work with Wawa Welcome America, Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Flower Show, she gained the hands-on experience that prepared her for large-scale event operations.  
 
She hopes Philly left a lasting impression on visitors. “I wanted people to leave remembering not only the matches they attended, but also the kindness and hospitality they experienced here,” she said. 

After building a career behind some of the nation’s biggest live events—including managing entertainment at Walt Disney World, coordinating scripts for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant and overseeing transportation for six consecutive Super Bowls—Zorita Dorsey was tapped to lead Wawa Welcome America in 2022.

This year, as the Fourth of July tradition took on greater significance, the College of Liberal Arts grad was the driving force behind the signature event. At the same time, she served as producer of the Commonwealth Concert Series, helping bring marquee performances and civic celebrations to communities across Pennsylvania.

Dorsey has remained closely connected to her alma mater throughout her career and will join Temple as an instructor this fall. ​​​​“Temple shaped me into who I am,” said Dorsey. “I have always wanted to give back to the university that gave so much to me.”