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, Board Chair

  • Michael Dunn, Esq., Vice Chair

  • Robert Morgan, CPA, Treasurer

  • Mary Giannotti, APRN, Secretary

  • Elaine Anderson

  • Russell Barbour, PhD

  • Trace Kershaw, PhD

  • Frederick Streets, DSW

  • Ellen Madere

  • Dara Gibbs, CFP

  • Jeffrey Busk

  • Stuart Sidle, PhD

Leeway Putnam/Leeway Welton Housing Corp. Board

William Dyson