EXECUTIVE STAFF

Matthew Teter, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, moved to Philadelphia in September, 2008 to serve as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Calcutta House, Inc. 

Born and raised in the Kansas City, Missouri area, Matthew holds a degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Missouri.  Matt served as the Director of Community Relations, Narcotics Unit in the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where he saw, firsthand, the devastating effects of poverty which would shape his dedication to improving the lives of those living in impoverished communities.  Matt moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, where he joined the staff of Doorways Housing as the Director of Development and Communications under the leadership of Dr. Lynne Cooper, a national leader in AIDS housing.  Appointed to the City of Saint Louis Affordable Housing Commission Matt withdrew before serving in preparation for his transition to Philadelphia.

One of Matt’s priorities at Calcutta House is to expand and grow the organization’s capacity to develop partnerships and collaborations with other non profits and government agencies in an effort to address the ever-growing need for AIDS housing in Philadelphia.  Matt brings experience with one of the most comprehensive AIDS housing programs in the nation, along with a track record in successful fundraising efforts in the human services area.  

Matthew is a Certified Member of Association of Professional Fundraisers and a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Trained Administrator.

Kim McGrory, Deputy Executive Director, has been with Calcutta House since 1996, first in a secretarial position, moving to several financial office positions, then to Operations Manager and Associate Director. (Ms McGrory was appointed by the Board to serve as Interim Executive Director when the Steve Peura resigned in November of 2007, and has served in that additional capacity until a new Director was appointed in September of 2008). Ms. McGrory is a State Certified Medication Administrator, and serves as the State Licensed Personal Care Home Administrator. Kim is a graduate of the Institute of Business Technology and holds a certificate in Non-Profit Management from LaSalle University.

Susan Vanderburg, Director of Finance is responsible for tracking all of the financial aspects – bill paying, grant and foundation funding - of the agency, and handles all of the financial statements and reporting requirements. In addition, Susan prepares all government funding requests and renewals.  Susan joined Calcutta House following 11 years’ experience in various staff accounting positions with several non-profit and profit entities.                   

Bryan McGrory, Director of Building Services, has been with Calcutta House for over eight years.  Mr. McGrory manages all of the maintenance, custodial, and transportation services for Calcutta House’s two facilities, in addition to managing Calcutta House’s two adjacent apartments.  Prior to assuming the duties of Director of Building Services, Bryan’s previous position with Calcutta House was as Coordinator of Volunteers, Activities and Transportation.  Bryan holds a BS in Psychology from Penn State University.

Joseph H. Tozzi, Director of Development and Communications, is responsible for Calcutta House’s corporate, foundation, individual, faith-based groups and community organizations fundraising in addition to the agency’s public relations, communications and marketing efforts.  Joe is also responsible for researching all appropriate corporate and foundation funding sources, and writing and submitting grant proposals.  Joe has over four decades of fundraising experience with a variety of Delaware Valley area educational, arts, social service and health agencies.

Anita Chandler-May, RN, BSN, Manager of Nursing, has more than 30 years’ experience, the last decade providing nurturing care for the residents of Calcutta House, first as a staff nurse then subsequently Director of Nursing. Prior to joining Calcutta House, Anita worked for True Care Home Health Services, assisting the impoverished in North Philadelphia with home-based health care. She has also worked with Mercy Douglas Rehabilitation Center as a supervisor of the Skilled Care Unit.

Ms. Vuronda Hannah, BSW, lead social worker, is Acting Manager of Social Services. Ms. Hannah has over a decade experience in inpatient and outpatient case management, crises intervention, substance abuse counseling, basic business skills training and advocacy. Currently, she is supervised by the Deputy Executive Director, Kim McGrory, while a search is underway for a Manager of the Department.


SUPPORT STAFF

 
Administration

Camillia Williams, Development Assistant


Mary Drennan, Executive Assistant/Office Manager