Chicago, IL
Carrie Bartholomew, Market Director
My role is to make sure everyone at Tribute has a great experience – clients, caregivers, families and professionals. I am involved with clients throughout onboarding, developing care plans, and their ongoing care management. My goal is to make sure each client and family member is happy, with their needs fully met. I am involved with caregivers providing the education, support, and time needed to equip them to provide remarkable service. I love the compassionate, reliable, and experienced team we have at Tribute Chicago, and I would love for the opportunity to care for you and yours.
Tribute provides services in towns and cities across Cook County, Lake County, and Dupage County, including Skokie, Evanston, Glenview, Winnetka, Wilmette, Deerfield, Northfield, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, and Arlington Heights.
Give us a call: 773-840-7400
Our Chicago Team
Abikeola 'Abi' Disu Vivians
Caregiver Associate
Abi has been caring for her own family since a very young age and started caregiving for others more than 6 years ago. Abi enjoys bringing comfort to her clients and their families.
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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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Angelina "Angie" Abrampa
Caregiver Associate
Angie joins the Tribute team with 15 years of caregiving experience and 7 years as a CNA in both hospitals and Assisted Living communities. Angie cares for her clients as if they were in her own home, listening to their needs and putting herself if their shoes to best care for them.
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Antonio Wilson
Caregiver Associate
Antonio comes to Tribute with many years of experience caring for his loved ones. Antonio takes a great deal of pride in working with others and making their day better than they expected it to be.
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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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Bolade "Bola" Aina
Caregiver Associate
Bola has been working a a caregiver for over 15 years. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant and she works hard to build relationship with her clients and their loved ones in order to provide the best care possible.
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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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Carrie Bartholomew
Director, Tribute Chicago
Prior to joining Tribute, Carrie worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Psychology from Texas Christian University, and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Science from Eastern Illinois University.
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Charlotte Brown
Manager of Caregiver Engagement & Development
Charlotte graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s 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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Danae Smith
Caregiver Associate
Starting as a caregiver just over 3 years ago, Danae fell in love with the role of being support and a companion to others. She is dedicated to providing loving and positive care.
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Dova Weinberger
Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Dova joins Tribute with experience working in home care, specifically scheduling, caregiver engagement and training. Dova earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from University of Illinois - Chicago and her Masters of Arts in Judaic Studies from Concordia University in Montreal.
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Erica Fournier
Caregiver Associate
Joining us with over 5 years of experience as a caregiver, Erica is deeply committed to compassion and care. She is passionate about making a difference and dedicated to her clients.
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Folasade "Sade" Omoh
Caregiver Associate
Sade joins Tribute with 3 years of caregiving experience, working in both private homes and senior living communities. Sade has a warm heart and cares for her clients as if they were her own family.
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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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Gelita "Lita" Woodlow
Caregiver Associate
Joining us with experience working in Residential Care homes as well as 1:1, Lita looks forward to creating connections with our clients and their families.
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Geribe "Gigi" Kaliyu
Caregiver Associate
Gigi joins Tribute with over 10 years of experience as a CNA. Working mostly in Memory Care units, Gigi. decided to make the move to 1:1 care and looks forward to creating positive connections with her clients.
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Helima Adum-Atta
Caregiver Associate
Helima has 8 years of Caregiving experience and became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2018. Helima has experience working in both private settings as well as Senior Living Communities and brings a wonderful energy wherever she goes.
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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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Irene Martinson
Caregiver Associate
With over 10 years of experience as a caregiver, Irene has provided care in several different care settings, specifically providing care to seniors.
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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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Jamie Oliveras
Caregiver Associate
Jamie comes to Tribute with experience as a Direct Service Professional and is excited to work 1:1 with his clients.
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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 Schweizer
Manager of After Hours Support
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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Joy Bowen
Caregiver Associate
Joy comes to Tribute with extensive experience in home care. Joy has worked with several long term clients and appreciates the relationships that she forms with them and their families.
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Kelly Shea
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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Kikelomo 'Kiki' Oyolola
Caregiver Associate
Kiki is an experienced caregiver of 11 years. She believes it is important to make her clients feel important and provide companionship to remind them that they are not alone.
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Lenora Conner
Caregiver Associate
Lenora has many, many years of experience working various positions throughout the medical industry. She gives care to her clients as if they were her own family.
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Mabel Oparah
Caregiver Associate
Mabel is an experienced CNA with over 15 years in the healthcare field. Mabel's patience and gentle touch brings her clients to ease and allows for a great connection.
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Maureen Lemoha
Caregiver Associate
Prior to joining Tribute, Maureen went to medical school in the Caribbean. She is driven to help make a difference in the care provided to the elderly community.
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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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Olufunmilayo 'Funmi' Pearson
Caregiver Associate
Funmi joins the Tribute team with 6 years of caregiving and CNA experience. Funmi matches the bright colors of Tribute with her own personality and is committed to being with clients for the full circle of life.
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Olufunmilola 'Lola' Oguntoyinbo
Caregiver Associate
Lola has over 20 years of caregiving experience, both in England and the US. Lola has an infectious smile and is able to quickly connect with her clients and their families.
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Olusiji Olanrele
Caregiver Associate
With over 3 years of experience working as a caregiver, Olusiji has worked in various different settings of care and has a passion for providing care to others.
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Oneikha 'Neka' Moulton Smith
Caregiver Associate
Neka is compassionate caregiver who truly believes in building connection with her clients. She has experience providing care in several different settings and she believes in the power of encouragement.
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Oyun Siciliano
Caregiver Associate
Oyun brings 16 years of caregiving experience to Tribute. Oyun loves working as a live in caregiver and creating long term relationships with her clients and their families.
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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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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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Risikat 'Risi' Onafowokan
Caregiver Associate
Risi is extremely passionate about caring for the elderly. She is an experienced caregiver and has worked in multiple different settings. She believes part of caring for others is spreading love.
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Stella Duru
Caregiver Associate
Stella joins Tribute with 6 years of experience as a Caregiver and is currently in school for her RN. Stella enjoys learning new things and making sure she is up to date on everything needed to best care for her clients.
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Tory McBride, MS Management
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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Urethacess Johnson
Caregiver Associate
Urethacess joins Tribute with over 20 years of experience caring for others. Urethacess has worked in all facets of patient care, including Dietary, Activities and Private Duty Home Care.
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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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