meet the hq team

working behind the scenes

Morgan Berman

FOUNDER
Morgan served as block captain and civic association president in her South Philly neighborhood to push for community-driven solutions. She founded Glitter as a way to disrupt the status quo and promote innovation and ambition in a space many are convinced can never change.
She is an internationally recognized and award-winning entrepreneur. She is a community leader with a passion for impact and board member for multiple nonprofits. She has been recognized by Forbes, The UN Foundation, US Dept of State, The United Way, and many others.
Brandon Pousley

CEO
Brandon earned his stripes cleaning up around the city. On daily walks, he filled countless bags and met neighbors fed up with the state of our streets. He met Morgan just as Glitter was onboarding their first cohort of cleaners. He’s energized by building tools to make the city a better place to live.
He is an award-winning producer, designer, and educator. He began his career at the intersection of learning, media, and technology. He won five Emmy awards in children's media and earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University.
DOUG BANKS

PROJECT MANAGER, SAFE STEPS
Doug Banks leads Glitter's Safe Steps initiative in Germantown and Mt. Airy, focusing on reducing gun violence through litter removal and community engagement. As project manager, he recruits and manages our cleaning team, fosters neighbor participation, and partners with local groups to document and enhance the project's impact.
A local Germantown Pastor, and Adjunct Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, Reverend Banks combines his leadership skills and deep community ties to advance Glitter’s mission for safer, cleaner neighborhoods.
tim larosee

PRODUCT MANAGER
Tim is heading up our tech here at Glitter. Applying a design and systems thinking approach to how we use tech, he works at the intersection of data, product, and operations. Employing knowledgeable humility, curiosity, and a touch of cynical dad humor, his education in product design and account management and customer support is a perfect fit for continuously improving Glitter’s product and services.
Tim’s participation in environmental sustainability efforts started in high school, having only shifted capacity and geographically over time. He has been a Glitter advocate on his block and in the community, previously volunteering as a brand ambassador for the first Glitter pilot cohort. He couldn’t be more excited to be aligned in mission, where the junction of tech and actionable, environmental, and societal impact meet.
Emily Rector

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Emily Rector is our dedicated Operations Manager at Glitter. With nearly three years of experience as a cleaner with us, Emily has a unique understanding of our operations and team dynamics. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and has extensive experience in social services, having worked as a foster care program coordinator at Merakey and a case manager at Turning Points for Children.
In her spare time, she works on creating art by transforming found objects and discarded materials into unique, meaningful pieces and spending as much time as possible in nature. Her passion for social impact and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with Glitter's mission. We're excited to have Emily lead our operations, driving efficiency and empathy in all we do.
Rocky Raccoon

MASCOT
We’ve got lots of enthusiastic supporters, but no one is more excited about what we do than our trash-loving, city-dwelling mascot.
So don’t be surprised if you see this friendly face popping up pretty much anywhere you find our team.
Rocky’s goal is simple: to help everyone in the city realize that trash-free is the way to be, and that a sparkling clean street can benefit your entire neighborhood — from the neighbors, to the businesses, to the cutest city critters out there.

meet a few of our

amazing Glitter cleaners

Myisa Stubb

I’m a mother of four beautiful children & im very hardworking. I love the work I do with glitter because it challenges me in a lot of ways, it shows me the impact it makes when helping people. I love interacting with customers.
Can you share a positive experience you've had while working on the job?
I had the most genuine encounters with so many beautiful people especially on the days when it was hot outside they would bring us cold waters.
S.F

I’m a hard worker that’s trying level up with this company and I’m loving making a difference in the community
How has being a cleaner positively impacted your life?
I find my self more telling my kids to make up trash and to keep the neighborhood clean
Alicia Eleby

I am a Person Full of energy, Inspiration, Motivation, and determination. I love this work because I feel apart of a beautiful change in our city and hopefully the world one day.
How has being a cleaner positively impacted your life?
Being a cleaner has impacted my life in a positive way because I haven’t work for some time due to personal reasons, so it’s helped me to get back to what I was meant for and that’s helping to make a better change in the streets and while being able to support my family more.
Brianna Jackson

I’m a very kind outgoing funny person and I do this work because I love to help out the community it’s giving me a opportunity to give back to the people
How has the income from this job affected your life? How does this work compare to other employment options available to you?
It help me by being able to get up off my feet help pay bills put food on my table clothes on my kids and I back. It’s different because the job is extremely flexible.
Justin Walker

I was born and raised in this city and I love it. I just want it to be clean and for its appearance to match its historic significance.
How has this job affected your life?
It's helped me move on from culinary work. I was really burnt out from working in kitchens all of these past years. I was exhausted I now have actual free time and a convenient schedule. Plus I get to spend my time outside in the sun, instead of cooped up in a kitchen.
MarieDivine

This income has helped me so much I’m going through homelessness due to my foster parent kicking me out at 21 and this income is helping me get back on my feet to jump start my life as well as my career to go to trade school. Honestly I wouldn’t compare this work it’s in its own category and I respect it!
Can you share a positive experience you've had while working on the job?
The appreciation I receive keeps me going each day! To be able to clean up and walk away looking back at that clean block you did all by yourself is so refreshing.
Reek

I’m an entrepreneur on the rise and I do this work because it’s soothing to the mind. This year was the year I focused on mental health more than usual and just looking for inner peace. Also learning how to arrange my feelings and thoughts. A uncluttered environment, could help a person broaden their Perspective to feel, see and identify a lot more clearer than usual.
How do you feel about Glitter and the work we do?
I feel like the company is a beautiful. Came at the perfect time in my life, I see further opportunities, and growth not just personally but with the Glitter name in general. Not too many companies that’s like the one I work for.