Staff and Board of Directors
Jay Katz brings to Leeway over 8 years of Nursing Home Management experience. Mr. Katz attended the University of Massachusetts where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History. After many years of working in Nursing Home Management positions, Mr. Katz decided to return to school to earn his Nursing Home Administration Certificate. In 2017 Mr. Katz attended Quinnipiac University where he earned his distinguished title. Jay is dedicated to the future of Leeway and is committed to the mission set forth by Leeway founder, Catherine Kennedy, to improve HIV/AIDS care delivery for all.
Dr. Anuruddha Walaliyadda, is Leeway’s Medical Director. He is the managing partner at West Haven Medical Group and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Walaliyadda is also a certified Medical Director through the American Medical Directors’ Association.
Our Staff
Administrative Staff
Jay Katz, Administrator and Executive Director
Tara McCarten, RN, Director of Nurses
Lennox Victory, Chief Operations Officer
Medical Staff
Anuruddha Walaliyadda, MD, Medical Director
Dharini Sun, MD
Michael Virata, MD
Daniel Huntley, APRN
Board of Directors
Board Members
William Dyson, Chair
Patricia Comer, Vice Chair
Frederick Streets DSW
Jeffrey Busk
Stuart Sidle PhD
Kathryn R. Sylvester, Esq.
Russell Barbour PhD
Elaine Anderson
Robert Morgan, CPA
Michael Dunn, Esq
Trace Kershaw, PhD
John Booss, MD
Ellen Madere
Dara Gibbs, CFP
Mary Giannotti, APRN
Leeway Putnam/Leeway Welton Housing Corp. Board
Kathryn Sylvester, Esq.
William Dyson