Our Staff

A Team of Dedicated Professionals

ElderHouse has a team of skilled, caring professionals who specialize in working with older adults. With a steady staff and a low 1-to-7 staff-to-client ratio, we provide consistent, personalized care every day.

Julia Schwartz-Leeper, LMSW

Executive Director

Wendy Bolton

Director of Client Services

Mary Beth Hogan

Director of Operations and Marketing

Donna Madalon

Registered Nurse

Kathy Fitzgerald

Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Gary Dunn

Lead Driver

Board of Directors

The following are dedicated members of the Board of Directors, who help us to achieve our mission:

Officers

Charles F. Carroll, Esq., President

Senior Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Paul Garavel, Vice President

President, Garavel Auto Group

Colin J. Kelly, Treasurer

Senior Vice President, Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC

Ellen Willis, Secretary

Not-for-Profit Consultant

Members

Diane Allison, Esq.

Partner, Gunn, Godfrey & Allison

Eileen T. Cahill

Senior Vice President, Director of Financial Planning, Webster Bank

Andrea Coreau

Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, Fairfield County Bank

Susan Doyle

Owner, Oasis Senior Advisors

Marc J. Grenier, Esq.

Attorney, Russo & Rizio, LLC

Jennifer Kelly

Marketing Consultant

Colette Lesperance

Vice President, BSA Officer, First County Bank

Laura Roberts

Assistant Vice President, Associate Wealth Advisor, First County Bank

Patricia Rosen

Retired, Special Education Teacher

Richard Tavella

President, Rick's Main Roofing Ltd.

Mindy Wolkstein

Associate Broker, William Raveis Real Estate

Volunteers

ElderHouse offers individuals many diverse opportunities to volunteer. Whether it is helping an older adult build a birdhouse or providing leadership for a major fundraising effort, we promise you a rewarding volunteer experience.

Program Volunteers

Volunteers at ElderHouse bring joy to our members through activities like games, crafts, music, and light sports. Musicians, dancers, students, artists, chefs, pets, and community groups share their talents.

Fundraising Volunteers
The ElderHouse Benefit Committee hosts fundraising events each year. We welcome volunteers to help assist us in reaching our fundraising goals.

Profession Service
Individuals with a few hours to spare and experience in marketing, social media, or computers provide a valuable service to our organization.

Small Group Projects
ElderHouse invites small groups of friends and colleagues to participate in volunteer work projects. Activities include mailing projects, cleaning, landscaping and painting.

Ask about our volunteering opportunities at 203-847-1998. Or, contact us through email at info@elderhouse.org

testimonial

what they say about us ?

My mother developed dementia and could not live alone so she moved in with us. I was working and had elementary school children. ElderHouse was the perfect solution. The bus drivers and staff are kind and caring and truly care about each client. I recommend it to everyone in the greater Norwalk area.

E Willis

ElderHouse is a wonderful place for your loved one. The facility is clean and bright. The staff is kind, fun and very attentive.

Phil LiCastri

A wonderful, caring staff and program. My husband enjoyed the activities and the atmosphere. The staff is very professional and a great resource. I highly recommend its services.

Jena

ElderHouse is the only 501(c)(3) not-for-profit certified adult day center serving Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. Your tax-deductible contribution supports critical programs and services for older adults and their families. There are many ways you can help: