Jill Summerscales, BS
Regional Executive Director

Jill brings to SeniorBridge a strong background in system organization, operations and management, as well as over 11 years experience as a geriatric care manager. She has studied at William Jewell College in MO, Harlaxton College in Grantham England, and has a BS in Interdisciplinary studies from Hodges University. Jill has held a variety of finance and management positions with the Hallmark Cards organization, and was selected to participate in a variety of their well regarded customer service and Management Leadership training programs. She was responsible for the operations of a resort in a Belize, Central America before settling in the Naples area. Upon settling in Naples, Jill became interested in the needs of the elderly when she ran a Computer Learning Center in Naples, FL that was that was focused on computer training geared to the senior population. Jill ran Parent Care, a geriatric care management company in Naples, FL along with her business partner, Linda Cramer, since 1989. Parent Care joined the SeniorBridge Family of Companies in May of 2009. Jill is a member of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers and the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, and is currently the chair of the FGCMA Public Relations Committee.

Linda Cramer, MHA, CMC
Professional Development Specialist

Linda Cramer has worked in the healthcare field for more than 30 years. She began her career as a hospital social worker in Portland, Oregon and later became the Associate Director of Social Work at Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Linda developed innovative hospital and community programs to assist older adults and has served on many boards in Portland that focused on aging. She was recognized for her efforts by the Mayor of Portland and was appointed Chairman of the Portland/Multnomah Commission on Aging, the youngest person to hold this distinction.

In 1995, Linda moved to Naples, Florida where she joined a national care management corporation as a care manager. She later became the regional manager serving Southwest Florida. In 1998 Linda and her business partner Jill Summerscales co-founded Parent Care a successful geriatric care management company SeniorBridge recently acquired. Located in Naples, Florida, Parent Care's team of professional geriatric care managers served older adults and their families who need assistance with issues regarding aging. They helped individuals and families to make the best decisions regarding medical care, quality of life and other support needs.

Linda has a Masters in Hospital and Public Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology, Advanced Professional Status from the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, and is on the Board and President Elect of the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association and is a Certified Care Manager Linda and has spoken and provided trainings to professionals in the field of aging, business and families about aging issues.

Vanessa Kinnas, BS
Care Manager

Vanessa Kinnas has worked in the healthcare field for over 8 years. She began her career at Naples Community Hospital as a case manager with a primary focus in helping older adults return to their pre- hospital independence. Vanessa earned a B.S. in Social Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fl. She is Certified Geriatric Care Manager, CMC, and an active member of National Association of Geriatric Care Managers as well as the Florida Geriatric Care Mangers Association. Vanessa joined Parent Care as a Care Manager in 2008, and became a member of the SeniorBridge family in 2009.

Linda Novosel, BSW
Care Manager

Prior to joining SeniorBridge, Linda worked for Parent Care as a geriatric care manager. A former Care Manager Supervisor for the Orlando office of American Eldercare, Linda has long been an advocate for the frail elderly, their families and caregivers. Bringing a wide range of experience from both the "not for profit" and business community, her passion lies in supporting clients with Alzheimer's dementia. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association. She earned her B.A. in Social Work from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio.