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Senior Manager, Communications

Jenny B. is our communication maven, resident story-sharer, and lover of cake. CVP has a rich history and a compelling future that deserve to be shared. Baker works with our teams to capture those important moments that inspire, invite, and engage. She lives on 530 acres in Chattanooga, TN with her kids, husband, and Vizsla, Forest (and yes, Jenny and Forest run together.)

Executive Assistant

A graduate of Elizabethtown College, Kalie brings years of experience in talent acquisition, fundraising, development and administrative support to her role as an Executive Assistant. When not in the Support Center, you can find Kalie volunteering as a Puppy Raiser for The Seeing Eye. Over the years, Kalie and her family have raised more than a dozen Seeing Eye Guide Dogs.

Junior Accountant

Maddie is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting. During those four years, she completed two summer internships and brings that experience into her role as a junior accountant, where she works closely with CVP hospitals to provide accounting support. She was also a member of the Saint Joseph’s University Cheerleading Team and spent her college weekends cheering courtside for the Men’s Basketball Team. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and spending time with her family.

Business Development Analyst

Lauren joins CVP as a Business Development Analyst focused on building financial models and deal summaries for potential acquisitions. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance and Data Analytics, she started her career at RSM in their Transaction Advisory Services practice, where she provided buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence services to private equity firms. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys trying new restaurants in Miami, FL, taking her Pomeranian, Wolf, to the dog park, watching the Miami Hurricanes play, and spending time with her partner, Ashelin.

Learning Management System Administrator

Brad has been working in eLearning for over three years and supports our CVP hospital staff by managing the curriculum and services provided to them through our eLearning platform, VetBloom. A die-hard Sixers and Eagles fan, Brad spends his free time competing in basketball leagues and mud runs, attending concerts, and hanging out with his fiancé and their cat, Minerva.

Administrative Assistant

Amy brings over 5 years of experience in administrative support, project management, and operations to her role as Administrative Assistant at CVP. She is a Philly native, born and raised in South Philadelphia, and a Temple University graduate. When not in the Support Center, you can find her trying new restaurants, traveling, and hiking with her fur baby, Mushroom.

IT Infrastructure Manager

Bill brings over 20 years of broad-spectrum IT experience and leadership to his role as IT Infrastructure Manager at CVP. Bill holds a BS in MIS from Gannon University where he was a member of the football and basketball team. He also holds a Masters in Leadership in IT from Duquesne University. Bill is passionate about continuous education in the IT field and holds VmWare, CheckPoint, and CompTIA certifications. He serves as a leading member on the Pittsburgh Technical College IT Advisory Board and Presidents Executive Board. In his spare time, he coaches high school football in Western PA, enjoys sporting events, spending time with his daughter Ava Jane, and his dog Sasha.

Senior Financial Analyst

Helena is an experienced finance professional responsible for budgeting and financial reporting. Prior to CVP, Helena was a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Economics. After 15 years in New York, she moved to Philadelphia and lives with her husband, Andrew and their adorable French Bulldog, Roxy.

Legal Operations Specialist

Tom brings over 15 years of organizational and project management experience to his role as Legal Operations Specialist and holds a BA in English from Penn State University and a MA in Strategic Communication from Villanova University. Over the course of his career, he has worked in the legal, finance, and communications industries managing deliverables and pipelines. As part of CVP’s legal department, Tom works closely with the operations, business development, and human resources departments to manage throughout and turnaround of agreements. Outside of work he loves traveling, a good book, and the arts.

Director of Special Projects

Rhonda supports the CVP finance function and helps onboard new hospitals. She is a CPA with over 15 years of consulting and auditing experience, including work at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Rhonda is a graduate of the University of Virginia and is a fan of all things college basketball, especially when they involve her Alma Mater.

Accounting Supervisor

Patrick has been an accountant for over five years and provides CVP hospitals with accounting and financial support. Prior to CVP, he worked at a tax firm, GMS Surgent, providing tax and advisory services to small businesses and individual clients. He graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia and now lives in Philadelphia with his wife. Patrick is a die-hard Sixers and Eagles fan.

Integrations Manager

Bridget is responsible for assisting the successful integration of new hospitals joining the CVP community, specializing in the finance and accounting portion of the transition. She started her career at CVP six years ago and worked her way up to Senior Accountant before moving to acquisitions and integrations.

Prior to joining CVP, she worked in public accounting for PricewaterhouseCoopers providing consulting and auditing services. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Joseph’s University and her MBA degree from LaSalle University. Outside of work she loves traveling, spending time with loved ones, and cooking!