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Calcutta
House has a staff of full and part time employees responsible for health
care, social service, residential services, and administration. Key
staff and their responsibilities are listed below: Executive Biographies
Kim McGrory has been with Calcutta House since 1996 and has dedicated her professional life to serving those in the greatest need. As the interim executive director Kim is ultimately responsible for the supervision and oversight of all employees, expenditures, and emergency requests in order to ensure the continuation and improvement of resident rehabilitative services. Moved by the saying “life has purpose when you serve others” she has worked tirelessly throughout her 11 year tenure at Calcutta House to rise from a secretarial position (1996-1998) through Administrative Assistant, Assistant to the Finance Office, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, and Associate Director. She is a State Certified Medication Administration Trainer, and serves as the State Licensed Personal Care Home Administrator securing all required licenses and overseeing necessary modifications to meet inspection standards. She has also brought novel ideas to the branding & marketing committee, a strategic planning initiative supported by the Board of Directors, to develop and diversify our support base. Throughout her years of service she has built close relationships with many residents-each resident leaving an indelible mark on her life. She has also called upon her well honed leadership skills from numerous African American community positions to inspire staff and support residents. Kim is a graduate of the Institute of Business Technology and holds a certificate in non-profit management from LaSalle University. . As a registered nurse with 25 years of experience, Anita has spent the last four years providing nurturing care for the residents of Calcutta house. She was most recently promoted to the Director of Nursing and, in this role, will oversee nursing and home health aide services. Prior to joining Calcutta House, Anita worked for two years with 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.
Susan Vanderburg has been with Calcutta House for two years and as the Director of Finance, she helps the organization keep track of all of the financial aspects, including grant and foundation funding. In addition, Susan handles all of the financial statement and reporting requirements and makes sure that all of bills are paid and that payment on invoices is received. Before joining Calcutta House, Susan worked for six years at the John Heinz Institute of Rehab as an accountant. Susan holds a BS in accounting from Wilkes University.
Rita began her employment at Calcutta House in 1999, as a staff social worker. During that time, she earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, and expanded her skills, knowledge and experience in the field of addictions counseling. Rita has been a valuable and key participant in our efforts to expand and direct our social work services toward the changing and complex psychosocial needs of our residents. She was promoted to the Director of the Social Work department in the fall of 2005.
In October of 2004,
Angela joined the Calcutta staff as lead cook in September 2003. Since then she was promoted to head chef and food service manager, and is now the Director of Nutrition Services. An inspirational speaker with a dynamic message about diet, health, and the creative process, Angela who is diabetic diagnosed since 1995 teaches classes at MALT, Hope Charter School and various churches, as well as spearheading this year's Diabetes Expo Cooking Corner. She has given food demonstrations for the Greater Philadelphia Food Bank, the NAACP's "Steps to a Healthier Life," and was Executive Chef for the Allegheny East Conference "Fit 4 You Lifestyle Camp" for 2006 and 2007. She uses her cooking skills and food knowledge to entice the diabetic, non-diabetic and vegetarian eater. In addition, she graduated from Moore College of Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1994, focusing on sculpture and photography. As Director of Nutrition Services at Calcutta House, Angela oversees all kitchen staff and functions, menu and diet planning, food purchasing and preparation, and the special nutrition needs and education of our residents. Calcutta House Staff Directory: ADMINISTRATION FUND RAISING/PUBLIC AFFAIRS |
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