Our dedicated, skilled, compassionate staff works with our Board of Directors and volunteers to meet our clients' needs – be it assisting a family in transition, developing policies and raising funds to support our programs, or visiting an isolated older adult. Together we can make a difference!
JFS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JFS is thankful for the diverse and talented people on our Board. They share their wisdom, experience, and skills with us while providing continuous guidance and support. Click "Meet Our Board of Directors" below to learn a little more about these wonderful volunteers!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
We're proud of our staff and the work they do on behalf of our clients. Click below to meet our Wellness Manager, Marica Martinic!
Administrative Staff
Michael Gemme , Executive Director
Francilla Whiteskunk-Lucero , Director of Finance
Connie Johnson , Director of Administration
Mary Orr , Bookkeeper
Edward Yepez , Senior Administrative Assistant
Virginia Nuñez, Becky Madlener, Alex Mathieu, Susan Burns & Nelson Burns , Office Volunteers
Community Chaplaincy/Chevra Kadisha
Rabbi Min Kantrowitz , Community Rabbi
Linda Friedman , Rio Rancho Community Chaplain
Diane Hinte & Margaret Keller , Chaplaincy Office Volunteers
Food Pantry
Debbie Garduno , Food Pantry Coordinator
Stuart & Rosalie Simon, Louise Martin & Alvin Zuckert, Randy Burgos, Lea Wilson, Peter Bernstein, Evie Zlotkin , Food Pantry Volunteers
OLDER ADULT SERVICES:
Carrie Hamilton , Director of Programs & Services
Cynthia Sakamoto , Information Specialist & Tech Support
- Lauri Kato
, Programs Assistant
Community Case Management
Terri Tobey , Senior Care Manager
Marty FitzSimons , Care Manager
Melissa Lunneborg , Care Manager
Jennifer Pretzeus , Care Manager
Carole Rodecap, RN , Care Management Nurse
Holocaust Survivor Support Program
The Road to Wellness Programs
Marica Martinic , Wellness Manager
Catherine Burke , Wellness Specialist
Meredith Root , Wellness Specialist
Jill Neckvatal , Wellness Specialist
Catherine Towers , Shalom House Meal Site Coordinator
Violet Richards , Zuni Pueblo Outreach Worker
Yvonne Ukestine , Zuni Pueblo Adult Day Care Aide
Cheryl Butterfield , Ft. Sumner Outreach Worker
Senior Transportation Project (STP)
Les Gregg , Lead Driver
Pastor Castillo-Roman , Driver
In Home Services Program
Ginger Grosjean , In-Home Services Manager
John Armijo , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
Arnold Cohen , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
Rosa Flores , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
Mark Freese , Honey-Do Home Helper
Antonia Gallegos , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
Sonia Gutierrez , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
Leah Johnson , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
Arnie Melnikoff , Honey-Do Home Helper
Patricia Ramczyk , Senior Companion/Housekeeper
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Janet Gaines, Ph.D. , President
Kate Fry , Vice President
Diane Hinte , Vice President
Jerome Pfeffer , Vice President
Elliot Pierce, M.D. , Vice President
Marty Epstein, CPA , Treasurer
Les Lipschutz , Secretary
Michael Gemme , Executive Director
- Howard Berger, M.D.
- Linda Bickelman
- Chris Cates, CFP
- Jessica Feder
- Susan Feil, CRS, CRB, CIPS, CCIM, RSPS
- Ellen Goldstein
- Libby Golden Hopkins, RN, CHPN
- Barbara "Bobbie" Kleinfeld
- Jordan Kosberg, Ph.D., ACSW
- Jason Nirenberg, M.D., FACS
- Albert Ratner, Ph.D.
- Tom Ruby, Ph.D.
- Juanita M. Sánchez
- Janet Yagoda Shagam, Ph.D.
- Peggy Werbner
