Staff
Maurice Baynard – Director
A research scientist with extensive experience in managing research trials, supervising laboratory operations and preparing data for publication, Maurice holds a Masters degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his doctoral work at the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor, instructing both Undergraduates and Graduate students in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Chronobiology.
Lorraine S. Moore, B.S. – Administrative Director
Lorraine is our Administrative Director at MCGC. She joined us in July 2019. She deftly navigates the front line as the first point of contact for connecting new clients with MCGC’s exceptional services. Lorraine has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and her extensive background serving as an administrative assistant in the First Judicial District of Philadelphia has prepared her well for her work with our organization. Lorraine is extremely reliable, organized and is a real team asset. Her genuine dedication to The Men’s Center for Growth and Change mission is always on display.
Tara Gravitt, LCSW, CAADC, CCM – Clinical Associate
Tara is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work degree from Widener University and a Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University in Behavioral Health Addiction Counseling. Tara holds certifications in substance use disorders and case management in Pennsylvania.
In 2018, Tara was nominated for and completed the Delaware County Commerce of Chambers leadership program. Her involvement with the Men Center for Growth and Change (MCGC) dates back since 2009 (when the center was called The Mens Resource Center) where she completed her internship and began working part-time after receiving her Master’s degree.
She has been a key member of MCGC’s clinical team, conducting assessments, individual and group counseling, and addressing the concerns of clients who struggle with managing anger and domestic violence.
Emeritus Staff
Robert E. Carter Jr., (Brother Robb), MSW – Executive Director and Clinical Coordinator, Anger Management and Domestic Violence Programs
Robert E. Carter Jr., (Brother Robb) is a Director of MCGC and Clinical Coordinator for our Anger Management and Domestic Violence Programs. He began his professional career working at Thomas Jefferson Community Mental Health Center (later to become CATCH, Inc.). After a decade of employment within the community mental health system, he transitioned to the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital working primarily with very distressed youth and adults. Here he introduced the use of therapeutic games as intervention strategies for behavioral change. In the early nineties, he began counseling men and youth working to eliminate abusive behavior in their relationships.
As a part time lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice and Graduate School of Education Brother Robb’s research centers on healing from racial trauma; understanding white supremacy /racism; and teaching African and African-American history and culture. He is also a performance artist and lifetime board member of Women Organized Against Rape.
