Our Team

Devoted, Caring & Innovative Teamwork

Our team is well trained and inspired to serve those whose lives are disrupted by dementia, and those in our community interested in brain health and the aging journey. Collaborating with our leadership, donors, volunteers, faith partners and community, we strive to collectively meet every opportunity, breakthrough and challenge with compassion, integrity and optimism for what is possible.

Collaborative Care Focused on Your Loved One’s Needs

We’re forward-thinking, customizing care plans for our individual participants and meeting routinely to review their status with families and caregivers. We hold Care Conferences with each participant and their families 30 to 45 days after enrollment, at yearly intervals, and when we observe a change in status that warrants consultation. Additionally, “Next Step” interdisciplinary consultation assists families with care planning when it becomes necessary for a loved one to transition out of our Day Program. We continue to serve Caregivers throughout their journey and are inspired to educate our community on the importance of adapting healthy lifestyles to prevent dementia.

Our Leadership Team

Tracey Brown

Executive Director

Logan Campbell, RN, GERO-BC

Health Services Director Central

Sharon Cantrell, MS

Caregiver Programs Director

Helen Vollmer Caudle, MA

Communications Director

Carol Cooper

Day Program Director

Mehrnaz Gill, MSG

Clinical Training Director

Ramsey Howell

Development Director

Susie Howard

Volunteer Services Director

Michael Lieb

Culinary Director

Arlene Schollaert, MS, LCSW

Family Services Director

Mitra Shahbaz

Finance Director

Emile Unverzagt, MA, AD/TXC

Cognitive Programs Director

Mary Kristen Valentine

Advancement Director

Our team: In their own voice

Casey C., ADC, Participant Program Manager

The program team has put their heart and soul into each individual who walked through our
doors. We have welcomed new participants, and we have said goodbye to others. We have had laughter, tears, friendships made, new passions and so much more.

Casey C., ADC, Participant Program Manager

Elizabeth J., Program Coordinator

I was lucky to get a position at this incredible place where there is all this hope and light. We want our participants to thrive in whatever is best for them.

Elizabeth J., Program Coordinator

Chef Michael L., Culinary Director

I am so proud of our Culinary team. It never gets old developing flavor-filled brain healthy recipes because we know it makes a real difference for those we serve.

Chef Michael L., Culinary Director