Education – Certifications: BSW from University of Illinois; Joliet Junior College AA, Psychiatric Service Director

Experience –Working in long term care since 2003.

Summary – Patient advocate, discharge planner; liaison for community resources; supervises social service team; coordinates outside services

Specialty – Being a patient advocate for the residents who reside here and helping them return to the community.

Community Involvement – Advocate of Spirituality

Personal Interests – enjoys reading, writing poems, design fragrances

Motto – By your words you will be justified. By your words you shall be condemned (Matthew 12:37).

Resident story – "All residents have a special story and they come here for hope."