Deborah Mahler

Deborah Mahler is an experienced public servant currently serving as Senior Advisor to Mayor Cherelle Parker and Deputy Mayor for Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Philadelphia since January 2016. Mahler has been a member of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Board since April 2020. Previously, Mahler worked as a Senior Advisor for Jim Kenney's mayoral campaign in 2015 and held multiple roles within the Philadelphia City Council under Councilmember James Kenney, including Chief of Staff and Administrative Assistant, from 1992 to 2015. Mahler holds a Bachelor's degree in Government Administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School For Girls.