Our Care Managers

Our professional staff includes registered nurses and care managers who collaborate to address our clients’ often complicated needs. Many of our care managers hold graduate degrees; all have extensive experience in areas like special needs trusts, geriatrics, mental health and other specialties. We can say confidently that no one knows more about the cost, quality and availability of health-care-related services in the locations we serve than they do.

The following bios tell you a little about their experience, but can’t convey the sensitivity, compassion, dedication and results our care managers demonstrate every day. We urge you to read our family stories and professional testimonials to see what real clients have to say about their experiences with the people at Intervention Associates.

Peggy Baraldi, MEd

Peggy Baraldi is Intervention Associates’ special needs trust expert. As a 25-year veteran of the organization, her extensive experience includes care management for clients of all ages, particularly children with complex medical, social and educational issues, and adults with mental health problems. Peggy received her Master of Education from Temple University in 1983.

Naomi Benditt, MSW

Naomi Benditt holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University. She has wide-ranging experience with adult populations in health care, psychosocial counseling and resource management. She has also volunteered extensively with children and adolescents. Naomi spent 13 years as a social worker at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) prior to joining Intervention Associates in 2009.

Kate Foster, MSS, LCSW

Kate Foster received her Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College in 1975. She joined Intervention Associates in 1990. In more than 20 years with the organization, Kate has worked in a wide variety of settings and circumstances for clients ranging from children with special needs to older adults and clients with mental illness.

Lori Grim, MSW, LSW

Lori Grim has worked for Intervention Associates for over a decade. A licensed social worker with a master’s degree from Widener University, she has extensive experience in long-term care. She enjoys working with older adults and has cultivated an intimate understanding of the senior housing system.

Linda Koven, MSW, LCSW

Linda Koven joined Intervention Associates in January 2008. Prior to that she worked for Jewish Family and Children's Services in Philadelphia. A licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience, Linda has worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and with special needs, mental health and geriatric clients, and their families. Linda specializes in assisting families in crisis.

Emily Lowe, BA

Emily Lowe joined the organization in 2007 after experience as a care manager for Intervention Associates’ parent company, Friends Life Care. Before that she served as a social worker in a nursing home. Emily holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. She enjoys working with and advocating for older adults and coordinating with our home health aides.

Ruth Mirabelli, MA

Ruth Mirabelli earned her master's degree in geriatric counseling from St. Joseph's University in 1998. She joined Intervention Associates in 2008. Ruth's experience with diverse populations includes mental health patients and older adults. Previously, she held positions as a geriatric therapist for Friends Hospital, a mental health supervisor for Horizon House in Philadelphia and as an Alzheimer’s director for Harbor Chase Assisted Living in Florida.

Anne Myers, MA

Anne Myers holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from West Chester University and has worked for Intervention Associates since 1989. Her educational background and experience equips her to work with a diverse population and complex situations, including special needs children, adults with mental illness or traumatic brain injuries, family conflict issues, and geriatric clients with Alzheimer’s disease or other life-altering conditions.

Judy Siderer, MSW, LSW

Judy Siderer holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and has worked for Intervention Associates since 1990. Judy’s clinical experience, combined with her sensitivity, insight, and interpersonal and organizational skills, makes her uniquely qualified to understand and manage the most challenging circumstances.

Susan Walcoff, BS

Susan Walcoff received her bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare Policy from Temple University. She has more than 30 years of experience—20 with Intervention Associates—working with diverse populations, including mentally ill, cognitively challenged and geriatric patients. Susan excels in liaising with families, caregivers and referral sources, making her a trusted resource for our clients.