Executive Director
Bill McKinney
Dr. Bill McKinney joined NKCDC after more than 25 years leading in nonprofits and public and academic institutions, including two decades directing his own consulting firm, Innovative Solutions Collective.
A longtime resident of McPherson Square, Dr. McKinney has researched, written and presented extensively on Philadelphia and Kensington on issues of race, equity and economic justice, including food access, access to education, 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 women’s economic status.
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.
“As a longtime resident of the part of the city NKCDC serves, I have been impacted by the significant challenges that this community faces while also appreciating the incredible assets we have to offer,” Dr. McKinney said.
“It is critical that we address systemic racism and poverty while also working from a community-centered, strengths-based approach to develop strategies that combat displacement and create healthy and thriving community,” he said.
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.
Dr. McKinney has lived on McPherson Square in North Philadelphia for over 18 years, where he enjoys gardening and playing music with his band, the West Kensingtons.
Administrative Staff
Dr. Bill McKinney joined NKCDC after more than 25 years leading in nonprofits and public…
Executive Director
Bill McKinney
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Eric has participated in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade for over 35 years.
Vice President of Finance
Eric Kushner
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In her spare time, Nicole assembles Ikea furniture and tries not to kill house plants.
Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development
Nicole Westerman
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Community Engagement
Katsí’s name means Moon in Taíno.
Director of Community Engagement
Katsí Miranda-Lozada
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Rodney backpacked/rock climbed 100+ miles in 30 days in the Rocky Mountains at age 16.
Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Rodney Mobley
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Economic Development
In her spare time, Nicole assembles Ikea furniture and tries not to kill house plants.
Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development
Nicole Westerman
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Everyone calls her “Smooches!”
Commercial Corridor Manager
Gloria Cartagena Hart
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Lee has a friendly pet snake named Couscous.
Commercial Corridor Manager
Lee Nentwig
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Brian is a musician and a pool player.
Lead Corridor Steward
Brian M. Cooper
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Health & Wellness
Community Farmer & Urban Agriculture Program Manager
Catherine Reuter
Lizette has hyperacusis—acute or very sensitive hearing—i.e. dog ears!
Workforce Development Project Manager
Lizette Lewis
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Housing Services
Joe plays classical guitar.
Associate Director of Housing Services/Compliance Officer
Joseph Filipski
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I had the pleasure of meeting two senators who later became U.S. presidents.
Housing Advisor
Guillermo Gómez
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Real Estate Development
In her spare time, Nicole assembles Ikea furniture and tries not to kill house plants.
Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development
Nicole Westerman
nwesterman@nkcdc.orgx136
Redheads with blue eyes make up only 1% of the world’s population.
Real Estate & Resident Services Manager
Renee Horst
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Landscaper
Izeem Whitaker
Board of Directors
All NKCDC Board members live within our service boundaries.
Frank Iannuzzi
President
Board member since 2019Ralph Whitfield
Vice President
Board member since 2019Deborah McColloch
Treasurer
Board member since 2016Michael Alles
Secretary
Board member since 2021Michael Acciani
Board member since 2021Keiko Cramer
Board member since 2017Luis Gonzalez
Board member since 2022Reverend Richard Harris
Board member since 2019Carlos Masip
Board member since 2017Gabriela Monje
Board member since 2021William Pace
Board member since 2017Angel Rosa
Board member since 2022Sandy Salzman
Board member since 2022Wes Willison
Board member since 2022Richard Freeh
Board member since 2023Kayla Akpan
Board member since 2023Neighborhood 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.