Adult Day Health Care Program Staff

Richard Moore, M.D.
Medical Director

• University of Nevada; Board certified in Internal Medicine & Geriatric
• # of yrs working in aging field: Since 1994; Senior Focus since 2004
• Best thing about working with seniors: Seniors are delight to work with as they have wonderful stories to tell sharing their life experiences and lessons.

Maureen Dunn, Director

• MSW, UC Berkeley specializing in gerontology; also training at USC Andrus Gerontology Center
• # of yrs in aging field:  30 + yrs
  Best thing about working with seniors: I love listening to their stories, seeing them have fun, and making them laugh.

Caroline Alto

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• # of yrs in aging field:  25 + years
• Best thing about working with seniors: They have a great sense of humor. They make me laugh. I feel happy going to work and seeing them happy and very appreciative.

Ruth Cesar

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Philippines
• # of yrs in aging field:  Since 2001
• Best thing about working with seniors: Enlightenment and understanding of the senior years. Also making a difference not only to the seniors, but also to their families.

 Paul DeAsis

• Certified Nursing Assistant 
• # of yrs in aging field: Since 2003
• Best thing about working with seniors: I learn so much from their experiences.

Richard Duque

• BS Nutritional Science San Jose State
• # of yrs working in aging field:   Since 2007
• Best things about working with seniors: I love hearing about the wonderful life stories and past experiences they share. It is truly rewarding making a difference in their lives.

Nisha Engineer

• Education: MS in Speech and Audiology
• # of yrs in aging field: Since 2007
• Best thing about working with   seniors: Helping people to maintain their independence and hearing their incredible stories and life histories.

Emma Galarrita Williams

• BS in Medical Technology, Southwestern Univ.
• # of yrs working in aging field: 20 + years
• Best thing about working with seniors: I learned so much about life that guides me, and makes me a better person. After a long day at SF, it is rewarding to know that I made a difference in a person’s life.

Michael Grimes

• MSW, California State University, Long Beach 
• # of yrs working in aging field: Senior Focus since 2005 
• Best thing about working with seniors: The smiles and the stories.

Tracy Harcourt

• Education: BS in Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse 1979
• # of yrs in aging field: Since 1990
• Best thing about working with seniors: Seniors are always so appreciative of what you can do for them. Feel like you are giving something back.

Kathy Harvey

• Education: BS in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State Univ.
• # of yrs in aging field: Senior Focus since 1992
• Best thing about working with seniors: I love the wonderful stories they have to tell about earlier life experiences.

Michelle Heineman

• # of yrs working in aging field:
• 12 + years in the medical field; Senior Focus since 2008.
• Best things about working with seniors:  Hearing them laugh, seeing their smiles and listening to stories of their lives.

Frances Huang

• Education:  MA in Human Development, UC Berkeley, emphasizing in Older Adult Development
• # of yrs working in aging field:  Since 1993
• Best things about working with seniors:  I learn from them what I should or should not do in life.

Jill Husband

• MA Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentration in Gerontology)
• # of yrs in aging field: 10 + years
• Best thing about working with seniors: I love how appreciative seniors are and the challenge I get from finding what excites them and inspires them to experience joy.

Linda Lutao

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• # of yrs in aging field: Senior Focus since 2001
• Best thing about working with seniors: I enjoy working with seniors to show them my tender loving care.

Randy Madamba

• # of yrs in aging field: Senior Focus since 1995
• Best thing about working with seniors: Learning a great deal from their experiences and wisdom and being able to give back to our history makers.

Cushla McAteer

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• # of yrs in aging field:  Senior Focus since 1999
• Best thing about working with seniors: They’ve such character and high values which I find out every time they play scruples. They’ve a life of experience and are grateful for whatever you do for them.

MaryLu Murphy

• MA Psychology John F. Kennedy University, 21 units Certificate in Applied Gerontology – San Francisco State University
• # of yrs working in aging field:
• 30 + years
• Best things about working with seniors:  I learn so much from the seniors with whom I work.

Erika Rosario-Berner

• Certified Nursing and Activity Assistant   
• # of yrs in aging field: Senior Focus since 2005
• Best thing about working with seniors: They have so many things to tell you. They are rich in experiences. I always learn something new about life.

Ann Sanchez

• MA Gerontology, SFSU
• #  of yrs working in aging field: Senior Focus since 1991
• Best thing about working with seniors: Getting to hear about their life experiences, respecting their wisdom, laughing at their humor, admiring their determination, and honoring their witness to the 20th century. 

Susan San Juan

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• # of yrs in aging field: Since 1989
• Best thing about working with seniors: They make my day enjoyable.  

Chris Sarch

• MSW, Boston Univ.
• # of yrs working in aging field:  Senior Focus since 1993
• Best thing about working with seniors: I love hearing stories about growing up in a different time. Our seniors have taught me what makes for a happier old age, and what emerges as most important at the end of life.

Judi Ulrich

• # of yrs working in aging field:  20 + years between Senior Focus and the Wellness Center.
• Best things about working with seniors:  I love history and enjoy hearing their life experiences from the past.

Yvan Vizcardo

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• # of yrs in aging field:  Since 2008
• Best thing about working with seniors:  “With age comes wisdom” they have a lot to share. When you’re with the elderly, you learn how true it is.

Judy Gray