Mission Statement

The mission of Aging Care Connections is to enrich the quality of life in our community by providing older adults and their families with guidance and support that enhances the ability to age well. View our brochure.

Vision

The vision of Aging Care Connections is to be recognized as our community’s resource expert on aging well:

• We will be the leader in our core business model – care coordination – where we assist older adults and their families to live safely in the community for as long as possible.
• We will diversify our funding resources to safeguard the strength, stability and sustainability of the organization.
• We will strengthen our awareness efforts using various channels to build a reputation as a valued community resource for participants, caregivers, partner agencies, businesses, health professionals, administrators and public policy makers.
• We will advocate on behalf of our older adult community to ensure there are no barriers to aging well and living independently.
• We will create a work culture where every team member is valued and every role is critical to our mission.

Our Communities

Aging Care connections’ programs and services are offered only in the areas of each community that fall within their respective Townships below. View our Programs & Services brochure.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, but resides outside of our boundary lines, please contact Aging Care Connections at (708) 354-1323 and we will refer you to the appropriate agency.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

Aging Care Connections does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in compliance with appropriate state and federal statutes. If you feel you have been discriminated against, call 708-354-1323.

Board and Staff

Officers

Directors

Executive Leadership Team

Desiree M. Scully, MA, Executive Director
Annie Lancaster, Finance Director
Colleen Pelikant, AM, LCSW, Director of Social Services
Jan Walch, Director of Philanthropy and Communications

Administration Teams

Advancement and Communications
Jan L. Walch, Director of Philanthropy and Communications
Natalie Carroll, Development Associate, Grants and Annual Fund
Kevin Kumar, Development Associate, Marketing and Special Events

Billing/Data
Sharon DiPierro, Data
John Peterman, Billing/Data
Bethany Speer, Biller/Data

Financial
Annie Lancaster, Financial Director
Elizabeth Olsen, Bookkeeper
Marianne Stryszak, Office Manager
Mary Willard, Accounting Coordinator
Cynthia Felsenthal, PT Bookkeeper

Front Desk And Office
Carolyn A. Gothard, Office Manager
Audrey Norville, Front Desk Reception
Donna Rybicki, Front Desk Reception
Janet Flores, Volunteer
Anna Marek, Volunteer
Mary McTigue, Volunteer
Karen Rogala, Volunteer
Mary Thuma, Volunteer

Program Teams

Adult Protective Services
Liz Rivera, MSW, LCSW, ASW-G, Supervisor of Adult Protective Services
Victoria Combs, Case Manager
Armani Jackson, Case Manager
Sonia Magana, Case Manager
Jennifer Mugnaini, Case Manager
Kellie O’Donnell, Case Manager
Shannon Sipple, Case Manager
Angelina Underhile, Case Manager

Aging Well Neighborhood
Brisa Arteaga, Education and Outreach Specialist
Adriana Garcia, Community Health Worker
Itzel Sanchez, Community Health Worker

Aging And Disability Resource Network
Colleen Pelikant, AM, LCSW, Director of Social Services

Information And Assistance
Maria Barrera, I&A Specialist
Araceli Gonzalez, Housing Specialist
Tracy Hoover, Intake Specialist
Juana Nunez, Intake Specialist
Shawn Lewis, Community Resource Specialist

Benefits
Peggy Boswell, SHIP Counselor Volunteer
Bob Denny, SHIP Counselor Volunteer
Liz Gould, SHIP Counselor Volunteer
Norm Nodulman, SHIP Counselor Volunteer
Suzanne Poisl, SHIP Counselor Volunteer
Joe Rose, SHIP Counselor Volunteer
Nedra Skale, SHIP Counselor Volunteer

Care Coordination Unit
Mattie Stevenson, MSW, Program Manager of Long -Term Services and Supports
Aaron Aguilar, Care Coordinator
Donna Baranowski, Care Coordinator
Melissa Castanedo, Care Coordinator
Vanessa Delgado, Care Coordinator
Michelle Dion, MCO Care Coordinator Team Lead
Jose Feliciano, Care Coordinator Team Lead
Leslie Garcia, MCO Care Coordinator
Barbara Guratowski, Case Advocate
Ann Keely, Case Advocate
Alexandra Medina, Care Coordinator
Celeste Rodriguez, Care Coordinator
Veronica Schuth, Care Coordinator
Miracle Thompson, Case Aide
Madelyn Weiland, Case Aide

Caregiver Resource Center
Mattie Stevenson, MSW, Program Manager of Long -Term Services and Supports
Katarina Aleksic, Caregiver Specialist
Rainy Crowley, Caregiver Specialist
Eve Moreno, Caregiver Specialist Team Lead

Congregate Meal Program
Deb Denneny, Nutrition Program Manager
Carolyn Streit, Nutrition Assistant

Home Delivered Meals
Arleen Newhouse, Home Delivered Meals Coordinator

Transitional Care / Choices For Care
Laura Scherkenbach, Transitional Care Supervisor
Nicole DeArcos, Choices for Care, Care Coordinator
Lucy Kagel, Choices for Care, Care Coordinator
Ian Kissane, Choices for Care, Care Coordinator
Dawn Kupperschmidt, Choices for Care, Care Coordinator
Jessica Martinez, Case Aide
Adrienne Willis, Choices for Care, Care Coordinator, Team Lead

News

Learn about current events and news on our news page.