CEO/President
Gregory K. Hammond, J.D., As the Chief Executive Officer and President, Greg, brings over thirty years experience as an Executive, Administrator, Counselor and Educator. Formerly, Mr. Hammond served as the CEO/President of Avant-Garde Business Technologies, Inc., a Philadelphia based technology company and former Vice President and General Counsel to an international company that sold medical supplies to the former Soviet Union and the West Indies. As a Former Executive Director of the International Policy Institute, Mr. Hammond has served as counsel to governments and corporations in Africa, West indies, South and Central America. Mr. Hammond has served as a staff and faculty member teaching international law & public policy at Swarthmore College and Lincoln University, respectively. Mr. Hammond as the founder of The Public Law Project, Inc. a non-profit organization has worked closely with incarcerated adult and juveniles by teaching them the law. Along with his professional activities Mr. Hammond has served on the Board of Directors of The Friends of the Russian Ballet, The American Cancer Society, The Pennsylvania Clean-Air Council, and Community Dispute, Settlement. Mr. Hammond received his undergraduate education at Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania, where he received a B.A. in Folklore and was a member of the Onyx Honor Society. Mr. Hammond received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center where he was a Henry Lucey Scholar.
Director of Payroll and Medical Billing
Theresa LaSorsa, Theresa brings over fifty years of experience in accounting, business and customer service. As the Director of Billing, Mrs. Lasorsa interfaces with Value Options, CBH, Unisys and handles all third party billing as well as payroll for The Hammond Group, Inc..Theresa’s previous management and payroll experience with a family business, Wiz, Inc..
Vice President of Operations
C. Tyrone Jennings, MA, Ph.D., Dr. Jennings, as Vice President of Operations he brings over thirty years of experience to The Hammond Group, Inc., in the criminal justice discipline, serving in the capacities of Administrator, Case manager, and Therapist. Dr. Jennings oversees all management issues, operations, program and staffing for all sites with The Hammond Group, Inc. As a Certified Clinical Forensic Therapist, Dr. Jennings, has provided a direct relationship with government agencies, i.e., FBI, US Attorney’s Office, US Marshall’s Office, Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons and Federal Judiciary.
Clinical Director, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Juanita M. Blakney, Ed.D. ,L.P.C., As the Licensed Clinical Director for The Hammond Group, Inc. for the state of New Jersey, Dr. Blakney, brings over 50 years of experience in education and therapy to the position. Dr. Blakney has served in capacities as a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Consultant in Education and Therapist where she has interfaced with the Philadelphia School District, DYFS in state of New Jersey and Value Options. Dr. Blakney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Dr. Blakney oversees all clinical issues for The Hammond Group, Inc. in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Licensed Clinical Supervisor, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Dennis L. Gilliams, Ph.D, As a nationally licensed Certified Behavioral Therapist brings over 40 years of experience as a Scientist, Therapist and Educator, Health Counselor. As a Researcher at the Center for Minority Studies at the Brookings Institution, HIV Antibody Testing and Counseling for the Department of Health. A respected teacher, Dr. Gilliams was selected “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” and as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist serves as an advisor to the National Association Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists.
Donald Recupido, LPC, Don brings over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Individual and Family Therapist and advance training in group dynamics. Don received both his undergraduate and graduate degree from Temple University. He is certified in school guidance, and is licensed in New Jersey as a professional counselor by the Board of marriage and family working with both children and adults. He has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, ranging from helping individuals with developmental disabilities to providing individual and family therapy in adolescent family crisis units.Don has been a tenured classroom teacher in Cherry Hill and hasalso worked as a mental health consultant to a variety of schools. Don serves as the Director of the School Based Program for THG.
Director of Substance Abuse Program
Dr. Charles M. Rico, D.D., MBA Dr. Rico brings over 35 years of experience in the Behavioral Sciences and Substance Abuse Therapy. Dr. Rico has been an administrator of substance abuse programs in Newark, New Jersey.
Clinical Director, Maryland
Justine Jai Roberts, LCSW-C., As the Licensed Clinical Director for The Hammond Group, Inc. for the state of Maryland, brings over 30 years of experience in the Baltimore City Department of Social Services and Baltimore City Schools with experience in child welfare, adult and support services and special education curriculums.
Clinical Supervisor for New Jersey and Maryland
Elizabeth M. Quintavalle, LCSW, As a Clinical Supervisor for the State of New Jersey and Maryland, Ms. Quintavalle brings over 10 years experience to The Hammond Group, Inc. Ms. Quintavalle has acquired State Clinical Licensure in both New Jersey and Maryland on an Advanced Standing Level. Her experience working in the Maryland Prison System provided the opportunity to work with male and female youth offenders. In addition to working in Maryland State Facilities, Ms. Quintavalle brings knowledge working in Special Education and Residential Programs, adding even more multi-dimensional experience to The Hammond Group, Inc. Her past clinical endeavors have helped her to recognize the needs of The Hammond Group, Inc., clients and the ability to provide specialized and individualized plans of care.
Along with her Professional activities, Ms. Quintavalle also travelled the world in the Merchant Marines gaining a privileged vantage point to see many different nations; cross many seas; and gain wisdom of other cultures which created a lifelong need for a multi-level understanding and appreciation for human diversity. Her passion and strengths based perspective signifies her philosophy about approaching Clinical Social Work and is honored to carry out the visions of The Hammond Group, Inc.
Marketing Communications Director
Patricia Donnelly brings more than 25 years experience serving community nonprofit and healthcare organizations. As Marketing Communications Director, Pat plans and develops programs that will provide effective service for children and adults. Working with the nonprofit community, Ms Donnelly designs and implements substance abuse prevention programs, vocational training programs and violence prevention programs. Ms. Donnelly works government leaders to improve safety in schools. Ms. Donnelly is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University with a B.S. in Marketing.
East of Eden Wellness Center
Jason Chambers, Senior Program Associate
Jason brings over 13 years of experience as a Behavioral Counselor in various settings. He has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism, mental retardation and brain injury. Jason also has experience working with diabetic clients with Developmental disabilities and has provided structure and support to residential group homes for clients suffering from substance abuse in Philadelphia and in New Jersey. He also assists in developing individualized treatment plans and crisis prevention and intervention. Jason serves as a Senior Program Associate at Bancroft NeuroHealth programs in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Jerome Chambers, Program Associate
Jerome brings over 17 years of experience as a Mental Health Counselor, with experience working with the adult, geriatric, adolescent populations. Jerome has worked on a dual – diagnosis psychiatry unit at Mt Sinai hospital in Philadelphia. Additional work experience includes Thomas Jefferson Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry unit. Jerome is well versed in running many different types of group therapy. Presently Jerome is attending a nursing program and intends to specialize in addictions.
Jeffrey Chambers M. Ed, Program Associate
Jeffrey brings over 20 years experience in Human services. He has worked with individuals struggling with behavioral health issues, as well as the challenges of substance use and abuse. Jeffrey also worked with individuals suffering psychiatric pathology and has extensive knowledge using psychotherapeutic techniques, such as Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Harm reduction. Jeffrey worked 10 years at Mt. Sinai hospital in Philadelphia on the dual diagnosis unit. Additional work experience includes, The Consortium as an Intensive Case Manager where he coordinated and linked consumers to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services, and Greater Trenton Behavioral Healthcare, where he facilitated group and individual therapy.
Gena Mckenzie MS, MA, Ed. S, Program Associate
Is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She has worked in the field of Family Therapy for 10 years, working as an Consultant for several Behavioral Health agencies. Mrs. Mckenzie has worked as a Educational Consultant for the New Jersey Department of Education on the Collaborative Assessment and Planning for Achievement Committee. She has also been a Guidance Counselor, and Reading Specialist. Mrs. Mckenzie also facilitates wellness retreats at East of Eden Villa & Wellness Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.