Rona S. Bartelstone, LCSW, BCD, CMC, C-ASWCM
Senior Vice President, Care Management

Since 1974, Rona has been one of the pioneers in geriatric care management and social work. In 1981, she started her own agency, Rona Bartelstone Associates, Inc., to provide integrated services to individuals and families with complex chronic conditions. In her agency’s recent merger with SeniorBridge, Rona’s extensive expertise in comprehensive care management services is a perfect fit. She has also been involved in community education, workshops, training, consultation, and professional conferences on eldercare issues. Rona was the Curriculum Development Team Leader for a Master’s Level CE Certificate Program for Care Managers at the University of Florida. She started out as a geriatric social worker in New York and held several social work, counseling, and professional teaching positions in Florida. Rona earned a BS in Social Work at the State University of New York at Buffalo and an MSW in Planning and Management at Indiana University. She is a past president of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and has written numerous articles and 2 book chapters on eldercare issues.

Susan Fleischer, LCSW, MSSW, ACSW, CMC, CSW-G, CSWM
Executive Director

Susan is a highly experienced and dedicated geriatric care management executive. For the past 11 years, she has been Chief Operating Officer of Rona Bartelstone Associates, Inc., a comprehensive eldercare agency that recently merged with SeniorBridge Susan was responsible for the internal operation and business development of its Care Management and Home Health Divisions. Among other previous roles, Susan served as Department Director of Geriatric Services at Jewish Family and Childrens' Service of West Palm Beach; Director of a federal home health-aide program; and Social Service Director of Four Courts Nursing Home. She has given numerous presentations at national and regional conferences on issues of aging and eldercare. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for NAPGCM, and is the Chair of the Chapter Presidents Committee. She was the past President of the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association. Susan holds a Master of Science degree in Social Work from Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Kentucky, and a BS in Sociology with Social Work Certification from the university. She received the Adele Elkind Award of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers in 2006.