Who We Are Staff & Board

Staff & Board

Executive Director

Bill McKinney

Dr. Bill McKinney joined NKCDC as the Executive Director in 2020 after more than 25 years leading in nonprofits and public and academic institutions, A longtime resident of Kensington, Dr. McKinney has researched, written and presented extensively on Philadelphia and Kensington on a variety of issues related to  race, equity and economic justice. His expertise spans food access, educational opportunities, community institutions such as libraries and settlement houses, incarceration and re-entry, addiction and recovery, emergent non-profit support, gender pay equity, and the effect of race and ethnicity on the economic status of women. 

From 2014 to 2019, Dr. McKinney served as executive vice president and director of research and evaluation at The Food Trust, a nationally recognized nonprofit based in Philadelphia, dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. From 2003 to 2013, he was deputy director and then director of the Howard Samuels Center at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, focusing on research and public policy to increase civic engagement and community participation.

With decades of experience working and leading on a variety of issues impacting Philadelphia and Kensington, Dr. McKinney also serves on several boards, including for r the Pennsylvania Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC), Fab Youth Philly, the Gay and Lesbian AIDS Education Initiative (GALAEI), and the Health Federation of Philadelphia.

Dr. McKinney received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University, a Master’s in Applied Anthropology from the University of Maryland, and a B.A. in Anthropology from Cleveland State University. In keeping with NKCDC’s vision for trauma-informed community development, he has certifications in Trauma Informed Care and Enhanced Trauma Awareness.

Administrative Staff

Dr. Bill McKinney joined NKCDC as the Executive Director in 2020 after more than 25…

Executive Director

Bill McKinney


Office: x113 Cell: (267) 822-2048

In her spare time, Nicole assembles Ikea furniture and tries not to kill house plants.

Deputy Executive Director

Nicole Westerman


Office: x136 Cell: (267) 400-1693
Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development

Ariyeh Miller


Office: x 164 Cell: 215-960-5867
Vice President of Programs

Debra Ortiz-Vasquez


Office: x126 Cell: 215-668-1424
Vice President of Programs

Amy Perez


Office: x109 Cell: 215-668-1361
Executive Administrative Assistant

Katie Murphy


Office: x137 Cell: (215) 730-4657
HR Generalist

Andre Mejia


Office: x128 Cell: 215-669-1407
Finance Controller

Henry Niehe


Office: x111 Cell: 484-475-7827
Account Specialist

Margie Stamm


Office: x106 Cell: 215-668-1364
Grants and Billing Manager

Haven Ogbaselase


Office: x110 Cell: 267-988-1344
Grants and Billing Manager

Victoria Schrag


Office: x121 Cell: 267-988-1343
Communications Manager

Tess Watts


Office: x127 Cell: (484) 802-9070
Communications & Development Associate

Mikey Boyd


Office x139 (215) 668-1428

Lisa was born and raised in Olde Kensington.

Morning Receptionist

Lisa Burgos


Office: x100 Cell: (267) 314-0249
Afternoon Receptionist

Julia Zambrana


Office: x100 Cell: (267) 990-6843

Community Engagement

Rodney backpacked/rock climbed 100+ miles in 30 days in the Rocky Mountains at age 16.

Civic Engagement Coordinator

Rodney Mobley


Office: x125 Cell: (267) 314-0488
Part-Time Kensington Planning Community Connector

Samantha Kalman


Office: x119 Cell: 267-984-7568

Economic Development

In her spare time, Nicole assembles Ikea furniture and tries not to kill house plants.

Deputy Executive Director

Nicole Westerman


Office: x136 Cell: (267) 400-1693
Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development

Ariyeh Miller


Office: x 164 Cell: 215-960-5867

Lee has a friendly pet snake named Couscous.

Commercial Corridor Manager

Lee Nentwig


Office: x124 Cell: (267) 348-2926
Commercial Corridor and Small Business Support Manager

Jennie Nam


Office: x160 Cell: 215-668-1430
Commercial Corridor Steward

Brenda Collier


Office: x174 Cell: (267) 606-7117

Brian is a musician and a pool player.

Lead Commercial Corridor Steward

Brian M. Cooper


Office: x175 Cell: (267) 314-2969
Commercial Corridor Steward

Anthony Peralta


Office: 133 Cell: (267) 202-1389
Lead Commercial Corridor Steward

Tyreese Whitaker


Cell: 267-318-1367
Commercial Corridor Steward

Shawn Bolden


Office: x120
Commercial Corridor Steward

James Hamler Jr.


Garden Events Associate

Annie Whitaker


Cell: 215-594-1493
Commercial Corridor Coordinator

Anthony Miller


Office: x122 Cell: 267-606-7523

Health & Wellness

Director of Food Systems

Jacquelyn Saez


Office: x116 Cell: (215) 203-6364
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Manager

Morgan Rust


Office: x130 Cell: (267) 606-5927
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Manager

Tiffany Rodriguez


Office: x 147 Cell: 240-936-5275
SNAP-Ed Administrative Outreach Associate

Jena Harris


Office: x143 Cell: 240-936-8581
Community Farmer & Urban Agriculture Program Manager

Catherine Reuter

Office: x171 Cell: (215) 668-1382
Community Health Workers Program Coordinator

Gwendolyn Collier-Jefferson


Office: x103 Cell: (267) 606-3951
Community Health Worker

Barbara Small


Office: x120 Cell: 215-668-1426
Community Health Worker

Pamela Stanley


Office: x120 Cell: (267) 605-0202
Community Health Worker

Siara Brunetti


Office: x156 Cell: 215-490-1487
Community Health Worker

Tinara Hammonds


Office: x158 Cell: 215-490-1703
Community Health Worker

Carmen Tejada


Office: x159 Cell: 215-490-1801
Community Health Worker

Brian Jamel Givens


Office x155 Cell: 215-487-8891
Community Health Worker

Keisha Miller


Office: x144 Cell: 215-934-1813
Community Health Worker

Wilfredo Ramos


Office: x154 Cell: 215-487-8729
Community Health Worker

Brenda Mosley


Office: x162 Cell: (215) 391-0431
Cure Violence Program Coordinator

Tyreek Counts


Office: x112 Cell: 240-936-9542
Cure Violence Outreach Worker

Tyree Batties


Office: x148 Cell: 267-202-1393
Cure Violence Outreach Worker

Jamall Green-Holmes


Office: x112 Cell: 267-984-6739
Cure Violence Outreach Worker

Ivan Rodriguez


Office: x112 Cell: 267-984-6933
Cure Violence Outreach Worker

Dante Singleton


Office: 131 Cell: 267-788-1561
Cure Violence Outreach Worker

Nathan Riley


Office: x118 Cell: 267-314-1525

Housing Services

Joe plays classical guitar.

Associate Director of Housing Services/Compliance Officer

Joseph Filipski


Office: x102 Cell: (267) 398-2404

I had the pleasure of meeting two senators who later became U.S. presidents.

Housing Service Manager

Guillermo Gómez


Office: x117 Cell: (484) 802-9078
Housing Advisor

Arlene Cole


Office: x104 Cell: 215-668-1363
Housing Service Manager

Sophia Bell


Office: x123 Cell: (215) 388-2796

Ivette loves chocolate.

Housing Advisor

Ivette Velez


Office: x114 Cell: 215-668-1377
Housing Counselor

Travis DuCote


Office: x120 Cell: 267-988-1345
Intake Processor

Francesca Aviles


Office: x105 Cell: 215-980-0170
Intake Processor

Darnell Morris


Office: x107 Cell: (267) 606-3534

Real Estate Development

In her spare time, Nicole assembles Ikea furniture and tries not to kill house plants.

Deputy Executive Director

Nicole Westerman


Office: x136 Cell: (267) 400-1693
Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development

Ariyeh Miller


Office: x 164 Cell: 215-960-5867
Director of Real Estate

Christopher Steele


Office: 101 Cell: 667-450-5794

Redheads with blue eyes make up only 1% of the world’s population.

Real Estate & Resident Services Manager

Renee Horst


Office: x115 Cell: (267) 314-0270
Real Estate Manager

Justin Santiago


Office: x161 Cell: (267) 202-1390

Lasagna is Noel’s favorite.

Landscaper

Noel Olmo


Office: x163 Cell: 267-606-5997
Landscaper

Izeem Whitaker

Office: x140 Cell: 267-605-0064

Board of Directors

All NKCDC Board members live within our service boundaries.

Frank Iannuzzi

President, Executive Committee
Board member since 2019

Ralph Whitfield

Vice President, Executive Committee
Board member since 2019

Deborah McColloch

Treasurer, Executive Committee
Board member since 2016

Michael Alles

Secretary, Executive Committee
Board member since 2021

Keiko Cramer

At-Large, Executive Committee
Board member since 2017

Michael Acciani

Board member since 2021

Reverend Richard Harris

Board member since 2019

Carlos Masip

Board member since 2017

William Pace

Board member since 2017

Angel Rosa

Board member since 2022

Wes Willison

Board member since 2022

Richard Freeh

Board member since 2023

Kayla Akpan

Board member since 2023

Caitlin Shuler

Board member since 2020

Neighborhood Advisory Subcommittee

The Neighborhood Advisory Subcommittee (NAS) is part of NKCDC’s contract with the Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development. Through the NAS, neighbors come together to discuss community needs, brainstorm solutions, and share resources. The group’s work includes community safety, zoning, sustainability, and other issues that matter to the area. NAS members serve a two-year term, attending 10 monthly meetings per year. For more information, contact Darnell Morris at 215-427-0350 x118 or dmorris@nkcdc.org.

Isaac Brooks Jr.

Joe Caffrey

Gwendolyn Collier-Jefferson

Michael Lang

Brenda Mosley

Joy Soto

Pamela Stanley

Patrice Thiede

Ling Tran

Naomi C. Wildflower


In Memory of Felix M. Torres-Colon

Felix Torres-Colon was a veteran leader in the community development field with decades of real estate development experience at NeighborWorks America organizations. NKCDC remembers his charismatic and courageous leadership of NKCDC from 2017 to 2020.

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