Candace Matthews-Bass

Candace Matthews-Bass has a diverse work experience. Candace started their career with Philabundance in 2000, where they held various positions. Their roles at Philabundance include:

- Dep. Director, Workforce and Community Development (since June 2018)

- Director (Interim), Philabundance Community Kitchen (June 2017 - June 2018)

- Director of Personnel Resource Development and Training (February 2014 - June 2017)

- Dep. Director of Personnel Resource Development and Training (October 2010 - January 2014)

- Sr. Program Manager of Job Training (January 2004 - October 2010)

- Case Manager/Program Coordinator (July 2000 - December 2003)

Candace is responsible for a variety of tasks, including developing training programs, coordinating appropriate staff trainings, managing staff concerns and morale-related issues, overseeing vocational training programs, and providing support to program participants.

In addition to their work at Philabundance, Candace Matthews-Bass also served as the Program Director for West Chester Dance Works, a nonprofit dance company. In this role, they directed the Dance Team, taught dance classes, and provided performance development and team building.

Overall, Candace Matthews-Bass has a strong background in workforce and community development, training program development, and program management. Candace has experience in the food industry and nonprofit sector.

Candace Matthews-Bass holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from Drexel University. Candace pursued their graduate studies at Eastern University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Urban Studies/Affairs.