Our Team


Executive Management Team

Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D.

Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Psychiatry


Greta Gilbode, MBA, FACHE

Greta Gilbode, MBA, FACHE
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer


Gene Gofman, MBA

Gene Gofman, MBA
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


Angela M. Burdick-McPhee, LPC-S, CAADC

Angela M. Burdick-McPhee, LPC-S, CAADC
Director of Behavioral Health

Angela is a Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC in PA, NJ, and LA, a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor - CAADC in PA), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor - ACS Nationally. Angela has been working in the field since 2008 in various roles, from Counselor to Executive Director. Angela has a passion for working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and also has specialty expertise in thanatology and animal-assisted therapy.  Angela enjoys teaching and clinical supervision and is pursuing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Holy Cross. She will graduate with her PhD in May 2025.   In her free time, Angela enjoys exploring the outdoors, gardening, painting, and playing with and training her certified animal-assisted therapy dog, Quinn, and her two new kittens, Church and Igor.


Dannette Covington

Dannette Covington
Behavioral Health Practice Manager

A West Philadelphia native and seasoned professional with a solid foundation in business leadership and healthcare insurance



Psychiatrists

Sung Min Ma, Ma. MD
Medical Director, Penn Total Recovery 


Valeria Dorsey, MA, CADC
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor



Clinicians - All counselors and therapeutic clinicians are trained in the best evidence-based practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Penn Beck Community Initiative (BCI).   All counselors are currently being trained in ESFT - Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy.

Eugene Moses, MA, CADC

Eugene Moses, MA, CADC
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Hello, I’m Eugene V. Moses, M.A Clinical Counseling Psychology, and I’ve worked as an Addiction Counselor in the Addictions/Behavioral Health Department at PPMC for the past 16 years. I’ve worked with some very dedicated and committed clinicians, nurses, and psychiatrists over the years and have learned so much from them. I’m part of a great team of therapists here at PENN Total Recovery, and we strive to provide excellent services to our clients.  I look forward to being a part of our continued growth as we strive to meet the needs of our immediate community by helping those suffering from substance use disorders discover their path to recovery and a better way of life.  


Mary Patterson, MA, R-DMT
Cance Movement Counselor, experienced substance use disorder clinician


Junita Roper, BS, ICADC, CCTSA CGP. SAP

Junita Roper, BS, ICADC, CCTSA CGP. SAP

Juanita Roper, BS, ICADC, CCTSA, CGP, SAP, joined Penn Presbyterian Medical Center as an addiction counselor in 2017.  She is a graduate of Drexel University and a West Philadelphia native with over 20 years of experience with diverse populations in various treatment settings. Working for PPMC as an addictions counselor is especially gratifying as it allows her to work in the neighborhood she grew up in and contribute to its progression.  She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Addictions, a Certified Grief Professional, and holds a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling. Being a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and an Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy trained clinician allows her to use evidence-based strategies that increase the likelihood of positive treatment outcomes.  Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and holistic, considering all areas of wellness throughout treatment.  Juanita is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment so people can engage with trust in an atmosphere conducive to healing and growth.


Valeria Dorsey, MA, CADC
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor


Paula Werner, LPC, CAADC

Paula Werner, LPC, CAADC - Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug  Counselor



Support Staff

Ellen Duong, BS

Ellen Duong, BS
Behavioral Health Services Coordinator

Ellen graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, minoring in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and is attending New York University for her Master’s in Healthcare Administration. She is a member of the International Psychology Honor Society, where she served as the chapter president during her undergraduate studies. Ellen has previous experience working in victim & trauma services in Philadelphia, citing her passions in systems/process innovation within the field.Outside the office, Ellen enjoys learning new languages and artistic hobbies, exploring the culinary scene in the city, and caring for her cat, Haku. 


Kameelah Jones
Patient Services Representative


Elexys McDowell
Patient Services Representative


 

 


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