Northern New Jersey
Craig John, Executive Director
My role here in New Jersey is to help you to navigate those times when you need some extra support and peace of mind. I welcome the opportunity to provide you with a personable, world-class experience where you can feel the Tribute difference and know that you matter and that we are here for you. My team and I are happy to meet you where you are and take steps to ensure that we match the right CHHA certified caregiver to the right client every time. If you are interested in experiencing the best that New Jersey has to offer, please don’t hesitate to connect.
Tribute provides services throughout Bergen County and in many of the towns in Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Somerset, eastern Morris County.
Give us a call: 201-645-3100
Our Northern New Jersey Team
Adwoa Frempong
Caregiver Associate
Adwoa is a Certified Home Health Aide who comes to Tribute with 1 year of experience as a 1 on 1 caregiver. She has worked with clients in independent communities, assisted living communities, and private homes.
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Allie Bridgeman
Scheduling Manager
Prior to joining Tribute, Allie worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at an outpatient clinic. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Psychology from Quinnipiac University.
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Andrew Dobson
After-Hours Support Manager
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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Anne MacNeill Rocha
RN Client Solutions Manager
Anne received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Biola University in Southern California. Prior to joining Tribute, Anne worked 6 years in Pulmonary Med/Surg at St. Barnabas Medical Center and 7 years in Home Health and Hospice with various agencies in New Jersey.
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Arona Bauer, LICSW
Partner and COO
Arona has been working in elder care since 2005. She served as Executive Director and Director of Development for two large private home care agencies before joining Tribute. Arona received a bachelor of Science from UMass Amherst and a Master of Social Work from Salem State 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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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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Brianna Rodriguez
Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute, Brianna worked as a Victim Witness Advocate at the Hudson County Prosecutors Office in New Jersey. From Montclair State University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences. She continued her education and earned her Master of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences majoring in Child Advocacy and Policy.
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Briaunna Diah
Caregiver Associate
Briaunna has a bright and cheerful personality, with the ability to see the good in every situation. She is a Certified Home Health Aide and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 7 years of experience providing home care. Briaunna is working toward a bachelor’s degree in Nursing to become an RN.
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Chantau Fairweather
Caregiver Associate
Chantau has been a Certified Home Health Aide for 5 years. Chantau has managed different kinds of clients with a compassionate and understanding approach. She has worked in assisted living, nursing homes, and home care agency settings prior to joining Tribute.
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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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Craig John
Executive Director
Prior to joining Tribute, Craig spent 12+ years in sales, corporate training, management, and relationship management within the information technology and financial services industries. Craig earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Boston University School of Management in 2009.
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Dave Petrocelli
Director of Scheduling Operations
Dave arrived at Tribute after 16 years functioning as a Mental Health Clinician, Neuropsychological Consultant, and Manager of Workforce and Business Development. He earned his Master’s in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Operations via Babson College and Goldman Sachs, and his Bachelor’s in Education and Pre-Health professions at the University of Rhode Island.
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Donna Corbin
Caregiver Associate
Donna comes to Tribute with over 10 years of experience providing care and companionship with elderly clients. Donna has extensive experience with clients that have challenging behavioral conditions.
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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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Ganiyat Ephraim
Caregiver Associate
Ganiyat is a Certified Home Health Aide who comes to Tribute with 3 years of experience as a caregiver. She has worked with clients in independent communities, assisted living communities and private homes. She is confident and experienced with many different types of clients.
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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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Hamwantie Persad
Caregiver Associate
Hamwantie is a certified Home Health Aid and joins Tribute with 2 years of experience. Prior to coming to Tribute, she worked in assisted living communities and nursing homes. She transitioned into home care because she prefers the personal connection that one on one care is able to offer.
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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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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
Senior Manager 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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Jemima Amissah
Caregiver Excellence Coordinator
Jemima joins the Tribute team as a certified Home Health Aide. She has been in the homecare field for 3 years and has worked with clients in private homes and in assisted living communities. She is currently working toward a degree in Healthcare Administration.
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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
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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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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Lateefa Jones
Caregiver Associate
Lateefa is a Certified Home Health Aide. She brings 19 years of caregiving experience to Tribute, with a history serving at a New Jersey long-term care facility, and in private homes. She is currently studying to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
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Martial Dolbau
Caregiver Associate
Martial comes to Tribute with over 15 years of experience as a caregiver. He is a certified Home Health Aide who has worked primarily in private homes and assisted living communities. He is looking to eventually pursue a career in nursing.
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Natala Campbell
Caregiver Associate
Natala has 3 years of experience as a caregiver. She has worked in private homes and a rehabilitation center as a Certified Home Health Aide. She likes connecting in a way that works for the client and doesn’t resist them. She is currently working towards her Nursing degree.
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Nekeisha Abraham
Caregiver Associate
Nekeisha is a Certified Home Health Aide with over 10 years of experience as a hospice caregiver. She has worked in private homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes.
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Nickesha Kennedy Lee
Caregiver Associate
Nickesha has been a Certified Home Health Aide for 3 years. She is well-versed in all areas of home care, both independently and with a team. Nickesha is easy-going, but very passionate when it comes to caring for others and has a great communication skills.
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Ophelia Osei-Owusu
Caregiver Associate
Ophelia is a Certified Home health Aide with 5 years of experience. She has provided care to clients privately as well as through other home care agencies prior to joining the Tribute Team.
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Ordia Facey
Caregiver Associate
Ordia is a Certified Home Health Aide who has been providing care for 4 years. She gained experience as a caregiver in a home care setting both privately and as part of a home care agency. Ordia is very passionate about caring for others and shows strong communication skills.
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Peace Aghazu
Caregiver Associate
Peace is a Certified Home Health Aide with 2 years of experience caring for dementia, stroke and end of life clients. Prior to joining Tribute, Peace has worked with two different agencies and private homes. Peace has a passion for helping others.
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Petra Idemudia
Caregiver Associate
Prior to joining Tribute, Petra was a caregiver for over 3 years working in private homes. Petra has a lot of patience and is very passionate about caring for others. She believes you need to be selfless to be a caregiver.
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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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Shari Bynum
Caregiver Associate
Shari joins the Tribute team as a Certified Home Health Aide with over 10 years of experience working in various healthcare settings. She has had a successful career of providing exceptional care to clients with comorbidities as well as those with challenging behavioral conditions.
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Samantha "Sam" Gorman
After-Hours Support Manager
Sam spent four remarkable years working for Tribute at the start of her caregiving career. She left for several years to specialize in hospice, but missed doing one on one care, so she returned to us at Tribute! As a Certified Nursing Assistant and After-Hours Support Manager, Sam truly goes above and beyond for her clients to make them feel comfortable and supported.
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Tayah Clark
Caregiver Associate
Tayah joins Tribute as a certified Home Health Aide. Prior to joining Tribute, she worked in the healthcare field, but also worked as a bookkeeper at an accounting firm. She took care of her grandfather for many years. Through his care, she was able to explore her passion and eventually made the decision to become a certified Home Health Aide.
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Thomas Sofedah
Caregiver Associate
Thomas has 4 years of experience providing care and companionship to individuals with dementia and strokes. Thomas is warm, attentive, engaging and loves to talk with people in order to get to know them and allow them to reminisce. He believes it is always important to let people feel they are being listened to.
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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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