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 manages a variety of administrative tasks in numerous departments. 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 plans, and coordination of services. Clients are monitored and reassessed regularly.

Phone : (925) 931-5390
Email: jnelson@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​​

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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Karie Ploeger
Health Educator 

Karie supports the Finding Wellness Department. She prepares educational lesson plans and facilitates nutritional discussions. 
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Phone: (925) 931-5382
Email: kploeger@ssptv.org

Kathryn Gilbreth
Case Manager 

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

Phone : (925) 931-5381
Email: kgilbreth@ssptv.org
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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.,
​Community Programs Manager

Andrea manages wellness workshops/ class offerings to the community geared towards improving functionality and quality of life. She provides fall prevention education and in-home exercise for older adults 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) 931-5393
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 Assistant

Melanie supports the transportation program which 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: mhenry@ssptv.org

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 Coordinator 

  

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Angela Adade 
Health Educator 

Laura Lepe 
Case Manager   

Diana 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: dhoughtaling@ssptv.org

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

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

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