MEET OUR TEAM

Robert Taylor
​Executive Director

Robert works with the Board of Directors to oversee and supervise the day-to-day operation of the organization. He provides information and assistance and manages record keeping activities for agency grants. Robert is responsible for outreach, attending meetings on age-related issues and advocacy.

Phone: (925) 931-5394 
Email: rtaylor@ssptv.org 

Amy Iwamoto
​Assistant Fiscal Director

Amy maintains fiscal responsibilities by managing and assisting with funding, budgeting and overall financial support, to keep the agency running smoothly. She provides clerical and administrative support to the Senior Support staff.

Phone: (925) 931-5379
Email: aiwamoto@ssptv.org
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Mercel Amin, M.S., Administrative Director 

Mercel assists with a variety of administrative jobs in numerous programs. Services include managing contracts, designing class materials, program implementation, grant writing, outreach, and communicating with clients. She also leads exercise classes,  including Tai chi and A Matter of Balance at senior sites in the Tri-Valley.

Phone: (925) 931-5378
Email: mamin@ssptv.org

​Pam Silliman
​Friendly Visitor Coordinator

The Friendly Visiting Coordinator matches in-home reassurance services by recruiting volunteers from the community and matching volunteers with an isolated senior. Volunteers offer opportunities for older adults to: receive home visits, engage in telephone conversations, shop and complete errands, share personal interests and hobbies, and participate in letter writing and reading.

Phone: (925) 931-5388
Email: psilliman@ssptv.org

Lori O'Sullivan
Caregiver Registry Administrator

Lori maintains a registry of home care, provides who can assist with personal care, shopping, meal preparation and some transportation. 

Phone: (925) 931-5384
Email: losullivan@ssptv.org



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Jennifer Nelson
​Case Manager

Jennifer provides case management services, including comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs, development of a care plan, and coordination of services. Clients are monitored and reassessed regularly.

Phone : (925) 931-5390
Email: jnelson@ssptv.org
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Mary McNamara
​Case Manager

Mary provides case management services, including a comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs, development of a care plan, and coordination of services. Clients are monitored and reassessed regularly.

Phone: (925) 931-5381
Email: mmcnamara@ssptv.org

Jeanie Slater
Family Caregiver
​ Support Coordinator

    Jeanie provides services for those caring for elderly family        members. Services include: assessments, care planning,            respite services, resource referrals, monitoring and                      reassessments, counseling and support groups.
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     Phone Number: (925) 931-5389
     Email: jslater@ssptv.org

Gregory Burns, MFT, Counselor

Gregory provides counseling services for seniors in the Tri-Valley. Services include resource referrals, monitoring and reassessments, and in-home counseling.
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Phone: (925) 931-5395
Email: gburns@ssptv.org
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Michele Moore,
M.A., LMFT,
Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Michele is a licensed therapist who brings broad experience in community mental health, individual and family counseling and a comprehensive understanding and capability of working with older adults. Michele has worked in geriatric mental health, and was a volunteer in our Friendly Visitors Program.
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Phone: (925) 918-0868
Email: mmoore@ssptv.org​​

Karie Ploeger
Nutrition Educator 

Karie supports the Finding Wellness Department. She prepares educational lesson plans and facilitates nutritional discussions. Karie also conducts 1:1 nutrition consultations  for seniors in the Tri-Valley. 

Phone: (925) 931-5382
Email: kploeger@ssptv.org

Marjory Tilley
​Medication Safety Coordinator 

Marjory provides education about the importance of medication compliance to ensure and enhance the quality of life and safety of older adults. The Medication Safety Program provides a confidential medication review, education about the importance of medication compliance, a medication interaction report, and safe disposal guidelines.
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Phone: (925) 931-5383
Email: mtilley@ssptv.org

Cheryl Lin
​Health Educator

Cheryl provides nutrition education classes at senior sites in Dublin and Pleasanton. She also composes and delivers behavioral health education curriculum in Mandarin through the Finding Wellness Program.

Phone : (925) 931-5382
Email: clin@ssptv.org



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Andrea Escobedo, M.S.,
​Fall Prevention Coordinator

Andrea provides in-home exercise for elderly clients who are at high-risk of falling. Andrea also leads group exercise classes and Tai Chi classes at various senior sites in the Tri-Valley. 

Phone: (925) 931-5383
Email: aescobedo@ssptv.org

Lynn Pidoli
​Exercise Instructor

Lynn leads exercise classes at various senior sites in the Tri-Valley.

Phone: (925) 931-5383


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Pat Tchang
Exercise Instructor

Pat leads fall prevention and  exercise classes at various senior sites in the Tri-Valley. 

Phone: (925) 931-5383
Email: ptchang@ssptv.org
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Melanie Henry Transportation Coordinator

Melanie oversees and provides services within the transportation program. These services include driving seniors to medical appointments, training new volunteer drivers, and community outreach. 
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Phone: (925) 931-5387
Email: mhenry@ssptv.org

Amy Jones
​Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

Amy manages and provides services within the Finding Wellness Program. She composes and delivers behavioral health education curriculum for seniors throughout East, South and Central Alameda County.

Phone: (925) 931-5393
Email: ajones@ssptv.org
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Kathy Overmoe
Health Screenings Coordinator 

Kathy provides health screenings and health education to seniors 60 and over residing in central and east Alameda County. 

Phone: (925) 931-5383
Email: kovermoe@ssptv.org

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Barbara Cherf-Stiehr Registered Nurse

Barbara provides health screenings, foot care, and health education to seniors 60 and over residing in Central and East Alameda County.

Phone: (925) 931-5383
Email: bcherf-stier@ssptv.org

Diana Houghtaling
Transportation Assistant 

Diana assists in the transportation program. The transportation program includes driving seniors to medical appointments. She also helps recruit and train volunteer drivers, along with providing recognition programs for our volunteers.
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Phone: (925) 931-5387
Email: dhoughtaling@ssptv.org

Stephanie Ramos
​Case Manager 

Stephanie provides case management services, including a comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs, development of a care plan, and coordination of services. Clients are monitored and reassessed regularly.

Phone: (925) 931-5380
​Email: sramos@ssptv.org

Angela Adade
​Health Educator  

Angela supports the Finding Wellness Department. ​She prepares educational lesson plans and handouts, facilitates group discussions, and leads exercise classes throughout the Tri-Valley. 

Phone: (925) 931-5379
Email: aadade@ssptv.org