Global Philadelphia Association President Named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Philadelphia Business Journal

Zabeth Teelucksingh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association, has been named one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 Women of Influence.

Teeluckingh has established herself as a leader not only in Philadelphia, but in the global community. After becoming President of GPA in 2011, she was integral in Philadelphia’s procurement of World Heritage City status in 2015, becoming the first World Heritage City in the United States and joining the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC), a network of nations that prioritizes preservation, cultural exchange, and collaboration on international initiatives. 

Through Teelucksingh’s leadership, GPA runs an internship program, delivers news through the Emerging International Journalism Program, combines public art and fundraising through the Sustainable Development Goals mural art campaign, and hosts momentous annual events– the World Heritage City Celebration and Globy Awards. She spearheads efforts that educate the public on heritage and global perspectives, and also collaborates with fellow leaders who contribute to Philadelphia’s positive global identity, all to emphasize Philadelphia’s influence as a World Heritage City and a valuable region for advancing global affairs and fostering global connection.

In addition to her leadership role, she sits on boards of organizations such as the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Advisory Committee, Philadelphia250, and Women for Greater Philadelphia.

Teelucksingh joins 28 other winners that are being honored for their achievements in Philadelphia, including leaders of GPA Members such as Jo-Elle Mogerman of the Philadelphia Zoo, Susan Larkin of the Independence Health Group, Susan Aldridge of Thomas Jefferson University, and Whitney Soule of the University of Pennsylvania.