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Julie Dalton  Executive Director Julie Dalton is a Certified Aging Services Professional and has 15 years of experience in the design and delivery of community based programs for older individuals. She is an experienced non-profit administrator with substantial experience in program administration, grant writing, community relations and advocacy. Prior to joining Gramatan Village Ms. Dalton was the Vice President of Operations for Aging in America Community Services in the Bronx. She was responsible for the effective delivery of home and community services to 5,000 elderly clients and their families. Ms. Dalton graduated from Syracuse University and received her professional certification from the University of North Texas. Mel Crallè  Program Coordinator Program Coordinator, Mel Crallè has over 25 years experience in corporate communications, as a public relations executive with Union Carbide Corporation and later as Assistant Director, Protocol and Special Events for Citigroup. A native of London, Mel is a keen gardener and tennis player. She and her husband Joe Crallè have lived in Bronxville for 24 years. Valerie Wallace  Membership Coordinator Valerie Wallace (Rittenhouse) is our membership coordinator. Valerie holds an MSW from Fordham University School of Social Service. In addition to working with Gramatan Village members she is a hospice volunteer for Calvary Hospital. She is a Bronxville resident of over 20 years and spent most of her career, prior to otaining her Masters, in the technology field.