Bethesda, MD
Rachel Kruger, RN, Executive Director
As Executive Director, I make sure the service we promise to our clients and their families is exactly what they experience. This is done by making sure our caregivers have the information and training they need to carry out their care plans and by fully supporting them throughout their time visiting our clients. I appreciate the opportunity to connect with so many people in my role, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Tribute provides services in towns and cities across Montgomery County, including Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Chevy Chase, and North Potomac.
Give us a call: 410-946-8400
Our Bethesda Team
Andrew Dobson
Director of Scheduling Operations
Prior to joining the Tribute team, Andrew worked for over 10 years in human services. He holds a Bachelors in Psychology from UMASS Boston and a Masters in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University.
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Ashley Lewis
After Hours Support Manager
Ashley joins Tribute with over ten years of outpatient oncology experience, and most recently worked in Palliative Care and Psychosocial Oncology. Ashley earned her Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management from Northeastern University and her Master of Health Administration from Boston College.
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Audra Mirante-Rogles
Controller
Audra has worked for Tribute Home Care since 2015. She has worked in both public and private accounting throughout her career. Audra is a graduate with a BS degree in Accounting from Clarkson University.
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Awet Testfahun
Caregiver Recruiting Manager
Awet joins Tribute with over 10 years of experience in retail operations, and experience in management, team building, strategic implementation, and logistics.
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Betty Ooko
Caregiver Associate
Betty has over ten years of experience as a caregiver, providing care in both private homes and senior living communities. Betty enjoys working as part of a team and with caregivers who take pride in helping people.
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Brian Cavoli
Director of Strategic Marketing
Brian joins Tribute with a background in digital media and growth marketing, most recently in the health and home division of a consumer products company. Brian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Providence College.
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Brenda Kruger
RN Client Solutions Manager
Prior to joining Tribute, Brenda worked as a certified oncology nurse for over 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from Towson University.
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Brittany Heiselman
Associate Care Manager
Before joining Tribute, Brittany worked in private duty home care as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over five years. She enjoys crafting and has recently started making her own quilts and blankets.
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Charlotte Brown
Manager of Caregiver Engagement & Development
Charlotte graduated in 2015 with a Bachelors degree in the History of Art from Johns Hopkins University. She then joined Teach for America and taught elementary school in Texas for four years. She returned to work for Tribute in 2020 after having held a summer position with the Baltimore office in 2014.
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Chenelle Johnson
Administrative Associate
Chenelle is a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant who joined Tribute with over eight years of experience working at a local skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
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Comfort Bridges
Caregiver Associate
Comfort joins us at Tribute as an experienced CNA. She is passionate about buildings connections with others and help to improve others' lives.
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Galip Gencer
Director of Strategic Planning and Project Management
Galip has experience in various sectors, including over 15 years in strategic planning and change management. Galip has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and received his MBA from Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.
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Gena DiVito
People & Culture Coordinator
Gena joins Tribute after graduating from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During her studies, she gained experience in residential treatment and administrative operations through her internships.
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Grace French
Caregiver Associate
Grace is a personable caregiver who enjoys building relationships with her clients and their family members, in order to ensure the best care possible.
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Haley Carignan
Manager of Talent Acquisition
Haley joins Tribute with a background in recruiting, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Tribute, Haley supported sales for an event management company and the legal recruiting efforts for a global staffing firm. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology from Roger Williams University.
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Holly Sledzinski
Hiring Coordinator
Prior to joining Tribute, Holly worked for a human services agency as a career counselor. She also worked as a Bereavement Coordinator in Home Care and Hospice. She earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oakland University.
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Jack Maroney
Director of Sales
Jack joins Tribute with a background in sales leadership, account management and marketing in the pharmaceutical industry. He received a BA in Business & Economics from Saint Anselm College and an MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
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Jane Harriott
Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute, Jane worked as a Public Health Investigator in Baltimore. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education and Promotion at Towson University.
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Jamie Lineweaver, MS Human Resources Development
Manager of Process Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute, Jamie worked at a national non-profit helping children with emotional and behavioral problems. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development from Virginia Tech and graduated from Villanova University with her Master’s of Science in Human Resources Development.
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Jeanine Desatnick
Director of Caregiver Talent Acquisition
Jeanine joins Tribute with 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the fashion industry. Jeanine earned a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design from the University of Rhode Island.
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Jenna Serunian
Manager of Benefits and Compensation
Jenna joins Tribute with several years of HR experience within the medical device and financial services sectors. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
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Jennifer Robinson
Scheduling Partner
Prior to joining Tribute, Jennifer was a Caregiver for over three years working in assisted living facilities and in private duty home care. Jennifer won the Tribute Award in 2019 and became a Scheduling Partner in 2021.
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Jennifer Schweizer
After Hours Support Manager
Jennifer joins the team with 15 years of home care experience. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her Master’s Degree from Wilmington University. Prior to working in home care, she worked in food and beverage, catering small and large events in Philadelphia.
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Jennifer Shapiro
Finance Administrator
Jennifer has worked primarily as a project engineer and project manager in various manufacturing environments, and also has office manager experience with a medical device start up company. She has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University.
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John Sneath
Founder and CEO
John has worked in elder care since the age of 16. Prior to founding Tribute, he founded Deerfield Senior Day Centers, and was Partner and COO of a large private home care agency for 10 years. John received a Bachelors degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Dartmouth.
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Khadijah Bangura
Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute, Khadijah worked as an educator for over 2 years. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Salisbury University and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Management.
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Kelly Shea
Manager of After Hours and Scheduling Administrator
Kelly comes to Tribute after 5 years scheduling real estate photo sessions in Boston, 10 years as a Paralegal in Chicago, and 4 years in Healthcare in St Louis. Kelly earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas.
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LaShonda McDade
After Hours Support Manager
LaShonda joins Tribute with over 20 years of experience working with children with special needs and their families. Over the last eight years, she has been an Early Intervention Supervisor in the Northern Virginia area. She holds a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences from North Carolina Central University.
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Marymagdalene Odiachi
Caregiver Associate
Marymagdalene became a caregiver in 2019 .She really loves the work and feels very rewarded by lifting the spirits of her clients.
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Megan Stewart
Scheduling Partner
Megan comes to Tribute with a background in public education. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Towson University and a Master’s Degree in School Improvement Leadership from Goucher College.
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Melissa Murphy
Scheduling Partner and After Hours Support Manager
Melissa joins Tribute with over 5 years of experience in human service work, including as a case manager and a program manager for adults with disabilities. She earned a Bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Lowell in Psychology and Education.
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Michelle Hejduk
Associate Care Manager
Before joining Tribute, Michelle worked in Assisted Living facilities for almost ten years. She is currently in school to become a Registered Nurse and has an identical twin sister.
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Rachel Kurta
After Hours Support Manager
Rachel joins Tribute with over five years of experience in recruitment, case management, scheduling, and after-hours management. She has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science and Human Performance.
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Raheba Batool
Caregiver Recruiting Coordinator
Raheba joins Tribute with a background in healthcare and previously worked as an Enrichment Leader, leading therapeutic memory enrichment activity groups with individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s/Dementia. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion and Psychology from the University of Houston and has a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
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Regina McNally, MS Human Resources
Director of People & Culture
Regina is an experienced leader in engaging, motivating, and developing employees. Before joining Tribute, she spent over a dozen years managing global HR and community involvement programs in the financial services sector. Regina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of Maine at Farmington, and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Suffolk University.
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Shaun Kupfer
Relationship Development Manager
Shaun joins Tribute with ten years of experience working in physical therapy, and two years of experience in home health care sales. He has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Towson University.
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Tory McBride
Director of Caregiver Excellence
Tory joined the Tribute team in 2015, with a background in hiring and developing employees in a large retail establishment. Her undergraduate degree is from Roger Williams University, and her Masters degree in Elder Care Management is from Lasell College. Tory worked as a Manager of Caregiver Excellence, Client Solutions Manager, and Executive Director before becoming Director of Caregiver Excellence.
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Vanessa Wong
Administrative Associate
Vanessa is an experienced caregiver and she knows that her calling is to be the vessel of help to others maintaining independence and quality of life.
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Wendy Szaniawski
Staff Accountant
Wendy came to Tribute after more than 20 years of experience working as a Finance Manager supporting Accounting and Finance functions in several markets for a large national company. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maine, Orono.
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