Amy Eusebio, executive director of Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA), announced her resignation on January 23, 2025.
Her last day in the position will be Friday, January 24, 2025.
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared the news, thanking Eusebio for her work and dedication to Philadelphia’s immigrant communities.
Eusebio joined the city government in 2018 as the director of the Municipal ID Program.
She led the creation of the PHL City ID program, which helped make services accessible to immigrants and other vulnerable groups.
In 2019, she became the executive director of OIA, where she worked for the last five years.
During her time in office, Eusebio partnered closely with the Mayor’s Commission on Asian-Pacific American Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs.
Her focus was on improving inclusion and visibility for immigrants in the city.
She also collaborated with local, state, and national organizations to ensure immigrants had access to resources and support.
Eusebio, a Black Latina and daughter of Dominican immigrants, called her time in the role “an incredible honor.”
Her leadership prioritized the needs of immigrant communities and addressed barriers they faced.
Her resignation comes during a period of national political change.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed over 200 executive orders, including one to end birthright citizenship and another to cut federal funding for sanctuary cities like Philadelphia.
The city council held a meeting the same day to prepare for the potential impact of these new policies.
Before joining city government, Eusebio worked in nonprofit social services for over 15 years, focusing on programs designed to meet the needs of immigrant populations.
Her contributions to the Office of Immigrant Affairs included expanding partnerships and creating culturally responsive initiatives.
The city has announced a national search for her replacement, but no interim director has been named.
Her departure leaves a gap at a critical time for the city’s immigrant community, as new federal policies threaten support for sanctuary cities.
