Marchelle Franklin manages a $95 million budget and leads over 375 employees as City of Phoenix Human Services Director. She joined the City of Phoenix in 2002 and prior to her current role, served as director of the Phoenix Police Department Community Affairs division, deputy director for community development and government relations at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and separate roles as chief of staff for the Mayor and City Council.
Before transitioning to municipal work, Franklin spent nearly 15 years in the private sector working in human resources management. In addition to her volunteer leadership role at the Fiesta Bowl, Franklin also serves as Board Secretary for The Desert Pearls Foundation, Inc.
