Meet the Team
Kenneth Grozier
Kenneth Grozier is the President of Carly’s Cause. Kenneth received his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from Pennsylvania State University in 2018 before receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University. He is a full-time associate attorney practicing insurance defense of general liability claims.
When he is not working, Kenneth enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing with his dog, Ringo. He hopes that the mission of Carly’s Cause will not only help to educate college students about their housing rights, but to keep the memory of Carly alive and continue to tell her story.
President / FounderCathie Given, Dean of Education and Academic Foundations at Northampton Community College, is an educator and leader dedicated to student success and community impact. She brings this commitment to her role on the board of Carly’s Cause, a nonprofit founded in memory of her daughter, where she works to promote safe and affordable off-campus housing for college students while keeping Carly’s legacy of resilience and positivity alive.
With a background in communication and market research, Cathie has led initiatives that use data-driven insights to design programs that resonate with diverse learners and strengthen community partnerships. Cathie has developed and delivered training on topics such as effective communication in safety education, empowering under-resourced students, employee retention, and restorative practices, always with a focus on creating inclusive environments where individuals can thrive. Cathie holds a bachelor's in communication from West Chester University, a master's in applied communication from Temple University, and a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Northeastern University.
Connor Grozier
Executive Director / SecretaryConnor is a doctoral student in the Doctor of Clinical Psychology program at Immaculata University. She also holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University and a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medical Studies from Jefferson University. Alongside her academic work, Connor brings meaningful experience from early childhood education, where she discovered her passion for supporting others and fostering trusting, caring relationships.
Connor’s background in psychology and her commitment to creating safe, supportive environments align closely with the mission of Carly’s Cause to promote safe, secure off-campus housing for college students. She is dedicated to helping the foundation build awareness, strengthen community connections, and ensure students feel protected and empowered in their living spaces.
In her free time, Connor loves spending time with friends and family, getting lost in a good book, watching movies, and staying active when the mood strikes.
Vance Grozier
Director EmeritusTBD
Erin Cavanaugh
Treasurer
As a classmate of Connor’s starting in eighth grade, Erin grew up alongside Connor, Carly, and the Grozier family. She is a 2021 graduate of Penn State University, University Park with a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Biobehavioral Health. More recently, she is a 2022 graduate of the Penn State College of Medicine where she earned her Masters in Public Health (MPH) concentrating in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Currently, she works as a Project Manager for Jefferson Health in King of Prussia, PA and is pursuing her MBA in Health Analytics from Thomas Jefferson University.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, attending Pure Barre classes, and spending quality time with friends and family. As the Treasurer for Carly’s Cause, she brings her experience as a project manager to driving operations and supporting mission-driven work. As a lifelong friend of the family, she is committed to strengthening the financial foundation of Carly’s Cause.
William Scholsky
DirectorBill Schlosky is a Senior Key Account Executive with Utz Quality Foods. Utz is a full service snack food company headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He has held similar positions with Kellogg’s, Famous Amos Cookies, Eagle Snacks and Snyder’s of Hanover in his nearly 40 year snack food career.
Bill is an active member of MAFTO- Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization. Through industry events, this trade organization raises money for scholarships primarily for those in the food related industry. He has been elected to the Board of Directors since 1998.
In his free time he enjoys playing golf and is also a member of the SCARC Foundation golf outing committee in Arlington, NJ
Bill is a big fan of Penn State football, Phillies Flyers and World Champion Philadelphia Eagles. He resides in Delran, New Jersey with his wife and 2 daughters.
Director
Jack is a research attorney for YIMBY Law, a housing organization dedicated to enforcement and education of national housing law. A century of exclusionary housing practices make housing unsafe, unattainable, and environmentally unsound.
His legal career began in Chester County legal aid, serving as a domestic violence specialist and later grants manager at Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania. That work gave Jack a grounding in the urgent need of national pro-housing policy, and the current inadequacies in policy solutions to address the depth of the problem. Justice and practicality demand that we re-examine and reform the structure of our communities. Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s College and a J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. In his off time, Jack covers underground film and tabletop games as Senior Editor of Gamingtrend.com.
Michelle Summers
Director
Jack Farrell
Michelle is the Broker/Owner of Valley Star Real Estate and BRRRR Property Management. She has been in the Real Estate industry Since 2004. She works with local municipalities on rental inspections, to ensure the properties she manages are up to code. Prior to her Real Estate Career she was a Social Worker at Lehigh County Children & Youth.
Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from East Stroudsburg and a dual Master's degree in Public Administration and Social Work for Marywood University.
In her free time, she loves traveling with her two daughters.
Catherine Given
Director / Founder