#CollegeSeries Digital Media & Marketing Night

Dr. Michael Cunningham is in his fifth season with the organization. His team works collaboratively across all departments in the organization to achieve efficiency through the deployment of technology solutions such as CRM, ERP, HRIS, and technology related to the fan experience.

Born and raised in Drexel Hill, Michael has a BA, MS in Counseling and Human Relations, MBA in Strategic Management from Villanova University and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Michael’s research focuses on consumer behavior and technology acceptance of emerging technologies in the sports & entertainment space.

Michael is an adjunct professor at Villanova University instructing course on Business Process Management and Business Intelligence. Michael currently serves on the board of Family Promise of the Mainline, which helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

Michael and his wife Jennifer live in Drexel Hill with their two children Michael and Henry.

As NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Director of Creative Strategy, Ashley leads the creative direction, branding and marketing for the network. Alongside her team, Ashley builds strategic content and campaigns that resonate with Philly fans to get them excited to engage with the full NBC Sports Philadelphia portfolio. Recent highlights in Ashley's career include creating cross-platform content and executing strategic marketing plans for the 2022 World Series run, 2022 Super Bowl and a full rebrand of the network to "Always Gameday Ready". Ashley also ideates and executes all fan engagement activations including the Phillies Pregame Live Ticket Package.

After graduating from Temple University in 2012 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, Ashley accepted a full-time position as a Creative Services Editor at FOX29. In 2017, Ashley started her role as a Creative Services Manager at NBC Sports Philadelphia and recently transitioned to a new role as the Director of Creative Strategy. Ashley lives with her family and two rescue pups in Collingswood, New Jersey. Passions outside of Philly sports include live music, cooking and exploring all the great restaurants in and around Philly!

Michael Harris was promoted to vice president, marketing & new media, in August 2017. His department focuses on the organization’s brand and consumer marketing through traditional strategies and emerging media. Areas of responsibility include marketing content, social & digital media, advertising, branding campaigns and the implementation of various fan engagement technologies. He also assists with aspects of government affairs.

A member of the organization since 1995, Michael also held titles of ticket office representative, development & financial specialist and director of marketing & special projects. He previously assisted on a wide range of matters related to the development of Citizens Bank Park, including financing efforts, securing city and state approvals and the organization’s overall transition out of Veterans Stadium.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Michael has a BA in political science from the University of Michigan and an MBA in both marketing and finance from Drexel University. Michael currently serves on the board of PHL Sports, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau; Phillies Charities, Inc., the organization’s charitable foundation; and is board president of the Sports Complex Special Services District, which coordinates efforts between elected officials, venue operators and the surrounding community. He is also a former board member of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country.

Michael and his wife Joy live in Center City with their cocker spaniel, Miso.

Mickey Morandini transitioned to his role as club ambassador in 2018. He had spent the previous two years with the team as first base coach and baserunning instructor.

Prior to joining the major league staff, Mickey spent five years in the Phillies minor league system as a coach for triple-A Lehigh Valley and double-A Reading and manager for single-A Lakewood and single-A Williamsport. He also spent four years as head coach for the Valparaiso High School varsity baseball team.

A 1995 National League All-Star, Mickey played nine of his 11 major league seasons (1990-2000) with the Phillies and was a member of the 1993 NL champions. He ranks fourth in Phillies history in most games played at second base (926) and was the recipient of the Paul Owens Award in 1989 as the best player in the Phillies minor league system. Mickey was originally selected by the Phillies in the fifth round of the June 1988 draft out of Indiana University. As an amateur, he won a gold medal as a member of the 1988 Olympic baseball team.

Born in Leechburg, Pa., Mickey and his wife Peg currently live in Glen Mills, Pa. They have three sons: Jordan, Griffin and Braydon.

An outfielder for the 1993 National League champs and hitting coach for the 2008 World Series champions, Milt Thompson returned to the Phillies organization as a community club ambassador in March 2022. In this role, he serves as a club resource for community outreach with an emphasis on youth baseball and softball development, working with the Phillies RBI program and the Phillies Urban Youth Academy.

Milt previously served the Phillies as major league hitting coach (2005-10) following one season as first base coach (2004). From 2005-09, Milt guided Phillies hitters to the National League lead in home runs, RBI, runs, extra-base hits and total bases. He also served as a coach on the NL All-Star team in 2009.

Originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves out of Howard University in 1979, Milt played 18 years of professional baseball, including 13 seasons in the majors with the Braves (1984-85), Phillies (1986, 1993-94), St. Louis Cardinals (1989-92), Houston Astros (1994-95), Los Angeles Dodgers (1996) and Colorado Rockies (1996). He hit .313 with six RBI in 1993 World Series and set a Phillies record with five RBI in Game 4 at Veterans Stadium.

Milt began his coaching career in 1997 as minor league outfield/baserunning coordinator for Tampa Bay before joining the Phillies minor league system as a coach at Reading (1998-99) and outfield/baserunning coordinator (2001-03).

Born in Washington, D.C., Milt lives in Sewell, N.J. with his wife Carole. He has four daughters: Torri, Jennifer, Courtney and Alyssa.