Born in Camden, New Jersey, and raised in Philadelphia, Haki Perry has long been committed to improving his community. From an early age, he witnessed firsthand how communities primarily composed of Black people and people of color have been subjected to systemic neglect in America. While attending Morehouse College, Haki co-founded Top10AUC, an on-campus organization dedicated to strengthening relationships between the West End community of Atlanta and the Atlanta University Consortium (Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University) through creative and intentional community service. During this time, he developed a deep passion for social work but came to recognize that small-scale initiatives alone could not bring about the larger institutional and structural transformations these communities needed. As both a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and a Bonner Scholar of Community Service, Haki also explored how research, data, and policy shape the conditions under which most communities in America exist. After graduating from Morehouse College in 2019, he returned to Philadelphia determined to apply this knowledge and skillset to help drive meaningful change. Today, as Manager of Systems Integration & User Experience at Elevate 215, Haki works to maximize technical effectiveness and efficiency across the organization. He also supports the implementation of Apply Philly Charter (APC) by providing ongoing data and technical assistance to participating schools and families, ensuring that information remains transparent and accessible.