Our Team
Bacoa’s team works each day to empower older adults and maximizes knowledge across generations. Together, we help members of our community maintain a quality of life that matches their needs, wants, and abilities. We do this by offering programs that serve our clients’ multiple needs, so they can live to their full potential and on their own terms.
Interested in speaking with us? Email us at [email protected]
Sue McNamara
Executive Administrative DirectorMS, LPC | Certified Dementia Practitioner | Certified in Grief Treatment | SHIP Counselor | Certified Energy Technician | Dementia Friend | PEARLS Coach
Phone:847-881-0474
Email:[email protected]
Laura Kulawik
Social Services ManagerBS in Therapeutic Recreation | CTRS | Certified Dementia Practitioner | SHIP Counselor | Dementia Friend
Contact Laura for information about the following:
SHIP (Medicare and Medicaid Services)
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Resources and Referrals
General Case Management
Low Vision Support Group Leader
Positive Approach to Care Trainer (How to Partner with Someone who has Alzheimer’s)
Jeniffer Neuses
Social Services ManagerBS | Retired Police Sergeant | Certified Elderly Service Officer | Certified Dementia Practitioner | Dementia Friend
Contact Jeniffer for information about the following:
Lake County Caregiver Grant
Phone:847-881-0472
Email:[email protected]
Janine O’Leary
Active Program ManagerMasters in Education | Trained Facilitator for Dementia Live | Speaks American Sign Language
Contact Janine for information about the following:
Social Programs
Lunch and Bingo
Cuisine Club
Theater Trips and Lunch
Outings to Museums and Tours
Pam Pellizzari
Memory Programs ManagerBA | Concentrations in Education, Communications & Gerontology | Certified Dementia Practitioner | Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional | AFA Dementia Care Partner | Dementia Care Certified
Contact Pam for information about the following:
Adult Day Program
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Memory Café
Aging Wisely
Amy Seul
Social Services ManagerBS in Sociology of Health & Aging | Minor in Business Administration | SHIP Counselor | Dementia Friend
Contact Amy for information about the following:
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Volunteer Coordination
SHIP Counseling (Medicare)
Resources and Referrals
General Case Management
Meals with Wheels
Easy Riders (Transportation)
Phone:847-881-0478
Email:[email protected]
Lucy Valencia
Administrative AssistantBA | Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) | Health Insurance Associate (HIA) | CDC Certificate in Contact Tracing | Dementia Friend
Contact Lucy for information about the following:
Lending Closet
Meals with Wheels
AARP Tax Aid
Billing
Phone:847-881-0470
Email:[email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
Our hard-working volunteers make it possible for us to improve client outcomes and expand assistance to people in nearby suburbs. Their work is invaluable to those we serve. By becoming a Bacoa volunteer, you will help us make a positive difference in the lives of older adults within our community.
We’re here for you.
Bacoa is your connection to helpful resources. Our team is ready to assist with any aging-related needs. We look forward to connecting with you.