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WHO WE ARE


Tania Rorke, Executive Director

Tania is a past president of the Society Hill Civic Association, serves on many community and non-profit boards and has volunteered in a fundraising capacity for numerous Philadelphia organizations. She received a BA in Human Services from the University of Massachusetts, holds an MS and CAGS in Occupational Therapy from Springfield College and a Business Certificate from the Wharton Management Program. Tania has lived in Society Hill since 1998.


Carter Buller, Board Chairman

Carter is of counsel to the Philadelphia law firm of Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP. Carter has been with the firm for over 40 years, and founded its Employment Law Department as well as serving two terms as chairman of the law firm. He currently serves on a number of boards, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  He has resided in Society Hill since 1965 and is a past president of the Society Hill Civic Association.


Janet Burnham, Board Vice President

Janet is a Senior Vice President at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Janet has worked in the health care industry for over 25 years. Janet holds an MBA with a major in health administration from Temple University an MS with a major in education from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Janet has resided in Society Hill for 22 years.


Howard Coonley, Board Treasurer

Howard has over 35 years of experience in the financial (Commercial Banking and Investment Management) world, including over 5 years of running a not-for-profit company. In addition, he has spent a lifetime working both with and for non-profits. As a resident of the Old City Neighborhood, he represents that constituency within Penn's Village. 


JoAnn Buller, Board Secretary

Jo Ann is currently affiliated with Travel Anywhere. Early in the 1970’s she was one of three women who organized Walking Historical Architectural Tours featuring restored, historical neighborhoods. JoAnn has lived in Society Hill since 1965 and has been active in many community organizations and efforts.


Lenore Scola, Board Member

Lenore’s field of expertise is Geriatrics; she served as the Director of Senior Services for the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS) from 1986 to 2006. Among her accomplishments is her early participation and advocacy for “Aging in Place” and “Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities” (NORCs) programs in the Philadelphia area. Lenore is a graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently in private practice. She has resided in Queen Village since 1986.


Dr. Brian Swift, Board Member

Brian is currently the Vice President for Quality and Performance Excellence at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He has been involved with the development and management of the Home Infusion Service of the Jefferson Health System Home Care Network and served as the first Chair of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Section of Home Care. He is currently Vice Chair of the Standards Committee for The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) and is the ASHP Representative to the Joint Commission’s Home Care PTAC. He also serves on the Joint Commission Pharmacy Advisory Committee.

 

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