Meet the Jenerations Team
We are excited to help you connect better with YOUR:
≫ Association members through keynotes, training, coaching and consulting.
≫ Internal team members through keynotes, training, coaching and consulting.
≫ Referral Sources through virtual and in-person continuing education events.
≫ Family Caregivers of Your Clients and Patients (inquiry events).
≫ Clients/Patients/Residents through virtual and in-person keynotes, training and coaching.
Jennifer L. FitzPatrick
MSW, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional)
President/Founder
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Jennifer is a keynote speaker, coach, consultant and author of two books, including the newly released Reimagining Customer Service in Healthcare. A former psychotherapist, she loves helping health, senior living and mental health organizations improve recruitment/retention while offering the best possible customer service, for patients, clients, residents, and family caregivers.
Jen is a former gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University's Certificate on Aging program and is an Advisory Board Member/Consulting Faculty Member at Salisbury University's School of Health & Human Services. She also serves on the board of Lifespan's Beacon Institute, an Argentum affiliate.
Jen has been featured on HLN, ABC, CBS, Sirius XM and in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Redbook, Fast Company and countless other media outlets.
One of less than 800 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide, Jennifer is the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One (www.cruisingthroughcaregiving.com).
Jennifer also serves as a Care Advisory Board Member for HFC (www.wearehfc.org), the non-profit founded by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller-Rogen.
FUN FACT: Having grown up in Philly, she will challenge anyone to a parallel parking contest.
Stephanie Goldstein
BSW, LBSW
Continuing Education Compliance
Director & Associate Speaker
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Stephanie is a member of the Jenerations’ speakers bureau as well as our CE Compliance Director.
She is an Alzheimer's Association support group leader for the LGBTQ community and works in care management with Ferretto Young Eldercare Consulting. Her experience includes both working directly with patients and as a manager in mental health and long term care for over 20 years.
When not working, Stephanie enjoys spending time by the water and trying all kinds of new foods!
Joanna Frankel
MSW, LCSW-C
Associate Speaker
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Joanna is a member of the Jenerations speaker's bureau. She is also the founder of Frankel Care Consulting and on faculty at Howard Community College, teaching both Aging and Mental Health and Social Gerontology.
Joanna loves spending as much time as possible with her husband and two sons. She loves sushi and running.
FUN FACT: she was once a Baltimore Ravens cheerleader!
Ann Morrison
PhD, RN
Associate Speaker
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Dr. Morrison is former faculty from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center where she was an Investigator and the Education Specialist for many years.
She is also currently a gerontology instructor at the Johns Hopkins University Certificate on Aging Program. Recently moved to the beach, Ann reports she is “studying” the role of shoes versus flip-flops on brain function. She claims full size shoes hurt her brain!
Lesa Lee
MSW, LCSW-C
Associate Speaker
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Lesa is the Clinical Director at For All Seasons, Inc. as well as a Jenerations associate speaker. Lesa is an expert on attachment, trauma and psychotherapy.
Lesa's combined passion for teaching about trauma and her sense of humor offer attendees a unique opportunity to learn as well connect with one another. Lesa’s guilty pleasure is eating popcorn with chocolate chips. She also loves romantic movies, tea and working out.
Courtney Howell
Advisor
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Courtney joined Jenerations in 2019 and has been integral in ensuring that our client experiences are as smooth as possible.
She is also working as a Customer Success Coach/Consultant and has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, customer relationship management and creating customer success programs.
When not working, Courtney enjoys time on the Chesapeake Bay with her 2 dogs and husband, reading and is also training for her third triathlon.
Betsy Groomes
Online Learning Moderator
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Betsy is one of Jenerations' Online Learning Moderators who keep our virtual programs flowing smoothly!
Betsy resides in Maryland with her husband, two children, and puppy. When not working, Betsy enjoys spending time with her family and going to Ocean City,,Maryland,
Sean FitzPatrick
CFA, CFE
Unpaid Intern/Director of Finance
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Sean has overseen the invoicing for Jenerations since the company opened its doors.
While lots of our customers assume this is his full-time gig, his "real" job has been working in the securities industry for over 25 years. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he loves ND Football, the Red Sox and captaining his awesome boat, The Irish Whisper.
FUN FACT: He is also our founder's favorite person.
Staci Teague
Intern
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Staci currently is a BSW student at Salisbury University through a partnership at the University of Maryland Global Campus-Europe. She is an active duty paralegal with the Air Force and also currently interning at Jenerations and is passionate about mental health, veteran's issues, and fitness.
She is originally from Fort Worth, Texas but currently stationed in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. She enjoys running, going to the gym, and spending time with her husband and three children and their cat, Mochi.
Sierra Alexander
Intern
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Sierra is one of our Jenerations’ interns. She is pursuing her Master of Social Work with Salisbury University, administered by UMGC Europe. She is passionate about preventative care and empowering vulnerable populations with accurate and reliable resources to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, Sierra enjoys nature’s restorative benefits, especially being near the ocean. She loves traveling to new places and spending time with her family. Her favorite part of visiting new places is exploring the culture through food and dancing.
Yolanda Wrignt, MSW, LMSW
Online Learning Moderator
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Yolanda Wright, MSW, LMSW is a graduate from University of North Carolina- Greensboro with a BSW in Social Work and MSW from University of Maryland- School of Social Work. In her 44-year career, she worked in various areas and positions including hospital, home health, hospice, medical adult day program and Alzheimer’s Association.
In these positions, she offered guidance to staff, patients/ families for resources, education, individual/group counseling and assessments of their needs. Her happy place is the beach. Since retirement in March 2023, she has enjoyed time at the beach, reading, traveling, outings with friends and family. Most of all, she loves being Nana to her 3 wonderful grands.
Eilish Mendonca
Intern
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Eilish is currently an MSW student at Salisbury University and holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and Criminology from Florida State University. Go Noles!
Eilish is originally from Massachusetts and loves all things New England (including the Patriots). In her free time, she likes to travel, volunteer with local nonprofits, and bake.
Carrie Meyer
Intern
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Her background includes working in a variety of health and social service settings, particularly on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities. When not working, attending school, or interning, Carrie is home with her daughter and two pups.
Rachel Castleberg
Intern
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Rachel is an MSW student at Salisbury University who currently resides in Southern Germany. She is passionate about trauma-informed care and working with diverse populations.
Darlene Snow
Online Learning Moderator
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Darlene is the Executive Director of Shelby Main Street and Leadership Shelby in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She also has her own event planning business and volunteers with numerous nonprofits. She recently rejoined the Jenerations Health Team after a hiatus and is one of our Online Learning Moderators.
Darlene's joy are her pups Ruger and Bailey. She loves country music, football, hockey, engaging in her community, and spending time with family.
Sandi Coggshall
Online Learning Moderator
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Sandi is originally from New Jersey, now residing in Connecticut. She has a formal background in science education specializing in Biology and Environmental Science. She loves spending time with her husband, son and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading and keeping up on sports, largely football - Go Giants!
