Meet Our Team

Prior to becoming a care manager, Janet had over a decade of human resource experience in both the public and private sectors. Following her mother-in-law’s stroke she fully appreciated the need for professional guidance in navigating the elder care maze.

She has her bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Houston, her Master’s degree in psychology from Texas Christian University, and has completed gerontology concentration courses as the University of Houston’s Graduate School of Social Work. She is certified as a Care Manager by the National Association of Care and Case Managers.

Janet founded Jackson Care Management, LLC a full-service care management and consulting firm, and Eldershare Care Partners, a private duty caregiving company. These companies were acquired by LivHOME in 2007. Subsequently, Janet served as Executive Director and Director of Professional Services of the Houston LivHOME branch for three years. After devoting several years caring for her aging mother, Janet formed Elder Advisory Group to help elders navigate the unique challenges – and opportunities – of aging.

In addition to her own companies, Janet has served two terms as President of the South Central Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers – South Central Chapter and multiple terms on the Board of Directors. Janet served six years on the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Board of Directors as Patient/Family Services Committee Chairman. Janet is also a member of the River Oaks Women’s Business Breakfast Club where she served two terms as Treasurer.

Additionally, Sharona’s strong social work and caring background support her in advocating effectively for older adults and their families that face aging challenges. Sharona services clients all over the Houston area, especially the central areas of River Oaks, Bellaire, and Meyerland.

Originally from New York City, Sharona graduated from City University of New York with a bachelors degree in Psychology and earned her Masters of Social Work at Adelphi University in 2003. She then supervised a day program for adults with chronic mental illness. Upon moving to Houston in 2008, Sharona was the Associate Director of Field Education at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work and connected with many local agencies prior to transitioning to senior living. In 2011, she began working with seniors in an assisted living and a few years later transitioned to home care where she further solidified her passion for care management and working with older adults. In 2016, Sharona received her care management certification from the Aging Life Care Association.

After growing up in the Dallas area and graduating from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she moved to Houston to work in the Texas Medical Center. She has extensive experience as an operating room nurse and staff nurse educator. Her attention to detail, compassion and medical experience provides families with a breadth of knowledge and support. As a natural teacher with a calm bedside manner, she easily relates to even the most challenging clients, old or young. Kelly enjoys meeting clients wherever they call home, especially in the Woodlands and Kingwood area.

Kelly has certifications for ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and CNOR (Certified Nurse Operation Room). She volunteers often through the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and with mission outreach through her church.

Education is one of her strong suits, as is project management. She approaches care for clients of Elder Advisory Group as an important project with many moving elements. From medical, social and cultural perspectives, she helps identify the goals, concerns and action steps that best fit the needs of the client and family. Her ability to educate and counsel provides structure and a collaborative relationship. Darelle covers the broad central area of Houston, especially Montrose and Greater Houston Heights.

Darelle has a BSN from the University of Texas in Austin, and Master of Nursing with a focus on Staff Development from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Darelle is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and an active member of the American Nurses Association, Texas Nurses Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association.

Her extensive work with home care and hospice agencies provides a depth of experience that translates to better home/facility and medical care coordination for clients. She has worked in both staff and supervisory roles and knows the realities, and limitations of any given crisis or issue. Her past nursing experience also includes medical-surgical intensive care units and leadership roles at assisted living and memory care facilities. She also has experience with long term care insurance work.

As a registered nurse, Toni graduated from Louisiana State University (Alexandria) with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She is certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider and also has had training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

After completing her nursing degree, she built a bank of experience with hospital bedside nursing, home health, hospice, care management, healthcare administration, education and relationship building with community partners. Throughout her practice, she embraced a holistic approach by addressing the broader issues of an individual’s physical, spiritual and psychosocial well-being, and additionally accessing available financial and legal resources. Significant career accomplishments include many years in executive positions in hospice care, homecare and care management.

A graduate of Hermann Hospital School of Nursing, she prepared for administrative positions by graduating Summa Cum Laude from American Intercontinental University with a BBA in Healthcare Administration. She is certified as a Care Manager by the National Association of Care and Case Managers and she received the Good Samaritan Foundation’s Excellence in Nursing Award for Clinical Practice in Home Healthcare and Hospice. Active in community service, she is participating in developing the Dementia Friendly Houston program and volunteering at the acclaimed “Gathering” activity program supporting individuals with memory loss.

Elizabeth is a native Houstonian, a community builder, and a lifelong learner dedicated to supporting meaningful engagement and self-actualization for all. In addition to her CMC certification, she is an associate member of the Aging Life Care® Association (ALCA.) She earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience and Master of Aging Services Management from the University of Southern California (USC-Los Angeles.) Elizabeth’s career mission is to share innovative ways to engage more fully life-fulfillment and healthy lifestyles.

Elizabeth is a lifelong learner and routinely brainstorms with the Elder Advisory Group staff to make available the latest and most useful resources for the firm’s clients.

During her career, she worked for many years as a home health care physical therapy provider coordinating hands-on care for patients. She also served as Regional Director of Operations for a national therapy corporation that provides services to the spectrum senior care facilities. She is a natural, collaborative leader among a client’s care team of professionals and family.

Nicole strongly believes in cultivating leadership by example and is an active volunteer in several professional associations. She has been recognized by her profession and community, regularly speaking in both national and state venues. She holds a Master of Science Healthcare Professional degree from UTMB, and earned Fellowship status in the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s Tom Waugh Leadership Development Program.

Maureen’s accomplishments include management of a major home care agency, and work as the patient care administrator for a hospice firm. The years of service translate to a wealth of knowledge about how to coordinate the needs of clients, caregivers and families. Engaging families in the care journey is an integral part of the client’s success, and she knows well how to help enhance the client’s quality of life.

A native of Salem, Massachusetts, Maureen graduated from Salem State University with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Continuing her education at Boston College, she graduated with her master’s degree in community health nursing. Maureen is an enthusiastic wife and mother of three, including one daughter who is also a nurse.

Maureen’s role at Elder Advisory Group is to provide leadership and support to older adults and their families as they navigate the health care system and transitions. She is passionate about improving the older adult’s quality of life and help plan for best possible future.

Originally from The Netherlands, Annemieke has lived in Houston most of her life. She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in psychology and her master’s in social work from the University of Houston. After graduating she provided counseling services to children and youth for several years before finding her true calling, working with older adults and their families.

Prior to joining Elder Advisory Group, Annemieke’s accomplishments included serving as a specialized Dementia Specific Case Manager for Baker Ripley, providing much needed community-based intensive case management and support to persons with cognitive impairment living alone. Her many years as a care manager taught her the importance of relationships, patience, and understanding as keys to providing effective systems. This empathy and passion provide EAG clients and families with professional guidance and optimism. With each client she creates a strong relationship and trust which fosters a healthy, smarter environment, all cornerstones to the Smart Aging program.

As a graduate from Middle Georgia State University with a Bachelors in Health Information Management, Katheryn has always been an avid health care advocate. Her broad life experience includes social work and admissions as well as geriatric care management. Katheryn’s well rounded personality will allow her to assist EAG in serving the greatest generation of our aging adults.

As an educator, she trained caregiving staff and also coordinated services for clients. She helped families understand how to leverage care services and maximize their loved one’s quality of life. Armed with years of corporate training and natural personal empathy, she gained a reputation as a focused client advocate and colleague in the industry.

As the Client Relationship Manager for Elder Advisory Group, Susan deploys her experience and excellent communication skills to families calling about care management services and EAG. She also cultivates long-term relationships with key community colleagues as potential collaborative resources benefiting EAG clients.

Susan has her bachelor’s degree in business management and additional training in healthcare services and technology. She enjoys keeping up with service advancements helpful to older adults. She is also interested in the growing involvement of natural remedies as a means of achieving the highest quality of life. Susan’s blend of experience, skills and kindness effectively support the Smart Aging program’s goals and objectives.

For previously coordinated public benefits, paralegal services and care coordination for clients within a fast-paced elder law office. Her keen sense of empathy and business savvy make her an effective care coordinator with the ability to open doors and take action regarding her clients’ needs.

Barbara graduated from Denison University with a BA in Economics and International Relations. She served for over 10 years as a certified Ombudsman in the Harris County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. In addition, Barbara has held board positions with the Houston Gerontological Society, Amazing Place, and the Houston Area Continuity of Care. She has completed the University of Florida’s Certificate Program in “Life Care Planning for Elder Care Coordinators.”

She worked at Baylor College of Medicine’s Huffington Center on Aging (HCOA) and the Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers for 23 years.

Volunteering and helping people in the Houston community have always been an important part of Mehrnaz’ life. She has been involved with numerous deserving organizations including Amazing Place, Junior League of Houston, The Partnership for Baylor College of Medicine, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, UNICEF, Barbara Bush Houston Foundation Ladies for Literacy Guild, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Currently she serves on the Huffington Center on Aging Development Board as well as the Park Plaza Hospital Governing Board of Directors.

Her expertise in the field of Gerontology gives her the ability to speak on topics related to healthy aging. She has appeared on Great Day Houston Show with Deborah Duncan and has served as a presenter at local and national meetings including the American Society on Aging conference and the Governors Conference on Aging.

Prior to joining Amazing Place, Sally worked as a research nurse at the UT Health School of Nursing Center on Aging. She served as a Nurse Interventionist on an in-home stroke study for stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers. Sally has performed numerous presentations on a wide variety of older adult topics for both nursing professionals and community caregivers. Sally received her BSN from DePauw University in Indiana and her Master’s in Mental Health Nursing from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.