A team of experienced and caring professionals
Joan has worked in the aging services network for more than 35 years, improving the lives of older adults and their families across Massachusetts. As Chief Executive Officer, she is passionate about advancing collaborations with healthcare systems to address the social determinants of health. She is a licensed independent clinical social worker with certifications in alcohol/substance abuse and gerontology, and her early work focused on behavioral health, disease prevention and elder abuse. She is on the boards of several local, state, and national organizations, including Northern Essex Community College, the Lawrence Partnership, Mass Home Care, and USAging. Joan and her husband live in Haverhill and have two adult children.
Anna Bellows, Esq.
General Counsel
Anna has 30 years of experience working within the Aging Services Access Point network in addition to 10 years working in for-profit corporations. Her areas of practice are business/contracts, and elder and employment law. Anna is licensed in Massachusetts and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and various bar associations. She has also served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. Anna earned her degrees from College of the Holy Cross, Harvard University and Massachusetts School of Law.
Shelley DeSimone has dedicated her career to providing human resources leadership to mission-driven, nonprofit organizations. As a seasoned human resource professional, she is passionate about creating an empowered, compassionate, and inclusive workplace culture. Shelley is certified in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace through the University of South Florida and earned her degrees from College of the Holy Cross and Boston University.
Tammy O’Donnell
Chief Financial Officer
Tammy has worked in the nonprofit sector for 35 years, with experience across government, human services, and healthcare. She has expertise in financial planning, budgeting, finance operations, revenue cycle management, contract negotiations, data analysis and government health programs. An experienced Chief Financial Officer, she is passionate about ensuring adequate resources for mission-driven organizations and advancing the needs of the individuals they serve. Outside of the office, Tammy enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and three children.
Jennifer is an experienced strategic thinker, coalition builder, and change leader. Driven by the desire to create healthy communities for all, she takes pride in aligning social missions with business acumen, providing the best approaches to sustainability possible. As Chief Strategy Officer, she builds cross-sector partnerships, creates shared alignment around a vision, and translates that vision into action. Jennifer holds a juris doctorate and a master’s degree in business administration and has been recognized by the John A. Hartford Foundation as a national practice change leader.
Christine Tardiff,
RN, MSN
Chief Operating Officer
VP Clinical Services
Christine Tardiff has worked in the healthcare industry for 30 years, with experience in hospital administration, quality, patient safety, and interprofessional clinical leadership. As a seasoned nurse leader, she is passionate about advancing quality care and health equity. In addition to overseeing clinical services, she is also involved in quality and agency operations. She is a licensed registered nurse and has a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Outside of the office, Christine enjoys running, outdoor activities, and spending time with her two children and husband.
Derek Anderson
Director of Nutrition Services
Lisa Arsenault
Senior Administrative Assistant
Debbie Crooke
Chief Information Officer
Melissa Donegan, LSW
Director of the Healthy Living Center of Excellence
Rich Greif
Director of Communications
Maria Gudinas
Chief Development Officer
Meredith Fisher, M. Ed, LSW
Director of Managed Care Programs
Sandy Jennings
Executive Administrative Assistant
Marie Kissel
Director of Clinical Support Services
Martha Leen
Director of Community Programs
Area Agency Planner
Lucy McKinnon, MPA, LSW
Director of Home Care
Wasima Parveen, MBA
Director of Quality and Accreditation
Alicia Ritter MSW, LCSW
Director of Home Care
Shelly Sevinor
Director of Protective Services & Financial Resources
Justyna Slezak, LICSW
Director of Behavioral Health Integration
Board of Directors
Michael Rurak
Board President
CPA, Roy & Rurak, LLC
Robert Schreiber, MD
Board Treasurer
Vice President, Medical Director, Fallon Health
Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello
Board Secretary
Retired, Merrimac
Teresa Gove Arnold
Director, Salem Council on Aging
Maurice Balboni
Retired, Greater Lawrence
Joseph Berardino
Retired, North Shore
Pamela Blaquiere
Director, Boxford Council on Aging
Jean Bushnell
Director, Billerica Council on Aging
Robert Holloway, Jr.
Senior Counsel, MacLean, Holloway, Doherty & Sheehan
Gary Lee
Adjunct Faculty, Northern Essex Community College
Grace Ann Steed
Retired, Greater Lowell
Andrea Sullivan
Managed Care Consultant, Lawrence General Hospital/ACO Performance Manager, Massachusetts General Brigham Health Plan
Martha Velez
Health & Human Services Director, City of Lawrence
Advisory Council
Theresa Woodbury
Chair
Director, Hamilton Council on Aging
Laurie Fullerton
Vice Chair
Director of Community Relations, Brookhouse Home
Lisa Hooper
Secretary
Director, Marblehead Council on Aging
Amy Anwyl
Executive Director, Sarah’s Place
Doreen Arnfield
Director, Amesbury Council on Aging
Frank Baskin
Geriatric Consultant
Maxa Schutzbank Berid
Retired Attorney, Lowell
Connie Donahue-Comtois
Deputy Director, Chelmsford Housing
Martha Holt
Program Administrator, The Center in Lawrence
Debbi Logan
Minute Women Home Care
Erin Meisner
Family Caregiver, West Newbury
Pamela Parkinson
Director, Danvers Council on Aging
Carolyn Wynn
Director, Peabody Council on Aging
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