Utility Emergency Services Fund
Board of Directors 2010

Mr. Kimlar Satterthwaite, Chairman
Retired, Philadelphia Water Department

Ms. Jasmine Eaddy, Vice Chair
J.E. Training Services

Mr. Rick Spector, Secretary
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Mr. John Hanssens, Treasurer
Philadelphia International Airport

Ms. Cristina Coltro
Philadelphia Gas Works

Ms. Laura Copeland
Philadelphia Water Department

Ms. Christina M. Floyd
Development Consultant

Ms. Frankie Hughes
Private Citizen

Ms. Patricia King
PECO

Mr. John Rowe
Utility Emergency Services Fund

Ms. Twjuana Scales
Water Revenue Bureau

Mr. William J. Yurkow
City of Philadelphia, Office of Housing and Community Development

Staff

		John Rowe (Executive Director) - John began leading UESF in March, 2007. He has extensive experience in the areas of addressing poverty and achieving self-sufficiency, including energy, housing, homelessness, tenants' rights and welfare reform. johnrowe@uesfacts.org
		Eliza Brown (Program Specialist) – Eliza joined UESF during the Summer, 2009 as a Data Entry Specialist.  In February 2010, Eliza assumed the position of Program Specialist.  She is responsible for the intake of applications from the UESF Intake Sites as well as providing direct assistance to customers seeking utility assistance through the UESF Grant Program. elizabrown@uesfacts.org
		Marjorie Glenn (Receptionist) - Since joining UESF in 2000, Marjorie handles the front lines. As the primary contact for interested clients and intake center counselors, she is responsible for applicants to meet the eligibility requirements. marjorieglenn@uesfacts.org
		Lynette N. Jordan (Program Specialist) – Lynette provides direct housing and utility assistance through the UESF/Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation Supportive Services Program.  In addition to the rental & mortgage help, the PECO, PGW, Philadelphia Water Department, and oil assistance, she provides referral sources to external agencies to assist program participants to overcome challenges in the EARN, JSST, or PPY programs.  Lynette brings experience from the United States Air Force as well as the KRA EARN Center to the UESF program. lynettejordan@uesfacts.org
		Timothy Lau (Development & Marketing Director) - Joining UESF in June 2003, he is responsible for all external communication and fundraising efforts. As the organizer for the Special Events and primary fundraiser, he looks to expand the relationships that UESF has with its donors. timlau@uesfacts.org
		Evan Levy (Program Specialist) – Evan works directly in the UESF/Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation Supportive Services Program.  He provides participants with direct supportive housing and utility assistance along with referral services to mitigate the challenges to self-sufficiency that the customers face.  A graduate of Dickinson College, Evan brings experience in direct client assistance from his previous work with ACHIEVEability. evanlevy@uesfacts.org
		Michele Lewis (Program Director) – Michele has been with UESF since its founding in 1983.  She is responsible for the UESF Grant Program which provides emergency utility assistance to customers as well as reporting on contracts UESF holds with various agencies.  She is also the relationship supervisor for the applications accepted at the UESF Intake Sites. michelelewis@uesfacts.org
		Emily Montalvo (Program Director) - Emily joined UESF as a Development Intern in 2008. A recent graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Emily directs the UESF/PWDC Supportive Services Program and the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPRP).  Among her responsibilities are overseeing the administration of the HPRP program providing housing assistance to low income households facing imminent loss of housing and leading the UESF/PWDC Supportive Services Program which provides housing counseling and energy assistance. emilymontalvo@uesfacts.org
		Sharlim Ortiz (Program Specialist) – Sharlim started with UESF in the Autumn of 2009 supporting the UESF Grant Program and has become a Housing Stabilization Specialist concentrating on the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPRP).  Her duties include intake and processing of customers facing imminent homelessness, providing financial assistance and identifying linkages to additional supportive services.  sharlimortiz@uesfacts.org
		Nancy Yin (Accountant) - Since joining UESF in 1999, she has been responsible for the daily financial operations of the organization. She works with the independent auditors and insures accurate disbursement is made. nancyyin@uesfacts.org