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Ken Gelula is a seasoned non-profit executive with 29 years of experience in community development, program management, and leadership. He has assisted non-profit and public agencies in strategic planning, resource development, and program development, strengthening board-staff collaboration. His expertise spans community outreach, public speaking, grant writing, and volunteer management. Gelula has led organizations such as Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc. (CHAI) and Kenneth Gelula and Associates, preserving middle-class neighborhoods and developing urgently needed senior housing. As an Executive Director at CHAI, he grew the organization from a staff of two to 30 and an annual budget of over $3 million. His experience as a Principal at Kenneth Gelula and Associates has equipped him with the skills to improve management and support strategic planning for non-profit and public agencies. Gelula holds an MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and a B.A. in Political Science from American University.

Experience

  • Kenneth Gelula and Associates
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
    • Principal
      • 2013 - Present
      • Baltimore, Maryland Area

      Experienced non-profit CEO in a second career assists non-profit and public agencies improve management; supports strategic planning, resource development and program development; strengthens board-staff collaboration. Clients have included LifeBridge Health, Baltimore City Housing, Central Baltimore Partnership, Guidewell Financial Solutions, CHAI, Park Heights Renaissance, Dundalk Renaissance Corporation and Stocks in the Future.

    • Executive Director
      • Jul 1983 - Dec 2012
      • Baltimore Maryland

      Preserved middle class neighborhoods by coalescing community members around issues of affordable housing, providing services for older adults and people with disabilities, strengthening community infrastructure and building understanding between diverse community groups. 

While developing successful programs, CHAI grew from a staff of two to a staff of 30 and an annual budget in excess of $3 million. Under my leadership, CHAI launched an aggressive program to develop urgently needed senior housing and completed the development or renovation of 14 apartment buildings with investment of over $150 million.

Education

  • 1974 - 1976
    University of Maryland School of Social Work
    MSW, community organization and planning
  • 1964 - 1968
    American University
    B.A., Political Science

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Industry Focus. “Nonprofit Organization Management”

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