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Our professional staff includes the following master's level care managers with many years of experience working with individuals and families of all ages, income levels and degrees of function. In addition, our staff of more than 125 carefully screened and selected companions and aides are ready to staff your clients and family members on an hourly, overnight or live-in basis.

Peggy Baraldi, M.Ed

Peggy has been with Intervention Associates for over 20 years and is our Special Needs Trust expert. She received her Master's in Education from Temple University in 1983. Peggy has an impressive array of experience with our clients of all ages, especially children with complex medical, social and educational issues and clients with mental health issues.

Emily Booker, RN

Emily Booker is a registered nurse. She has experience in working with older adults and their families, as well as experience in working and coordinating services with community agencies and professionals. She joined Intervention in 2007.

Darlene DiGorio-Hevner, MSW, LCSW

Darlene is a licensed clinical social worker trained at the University of Pennsylvania. She has extensive experience with children, adolescents and families, and in the mental health field.

Kate Foster, MSS, LSW

Kate received her Master's Degree in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 1975 and has a diverse background. She has been with Intervention Associates since 1990, and during that time has worked with children, clients with mental illness and many older adults in a variety of settings and circumstances.

Lori Grim, MSW, LSW

Lori is a licensed social worker with a Master's Degree from Widener University. Our newest care Manager, Lori's background is in long-term care. She enjoys working with older adult clients and understands the senior housing system well.

Cathy Hammill, MS

Cathy has a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology from Drexel University and she is one of our mental health experts. Many of the Intervention Associates clients with whom Cathy works have long-term illnesses such as schizophrenia. Cathy also has a great deal of experience working with clients who have brain injuries and need rehabilitation. She has been with Intervention Associates since 1996.

Emily Lowe, BA

Emily has a bachelor's degree in Social Work and extensive experience working with older adults. She joined Intervention Associates in 2007, and enjoys working with our companions and home health aides.

Anne Myers, MA

Anne's graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University and 14 years’ experience at Intervention Associates help her to manage a diverse client list. Her conflict resolution skills have served her clients well in situations with families and work with our home companions.

Maxine Scherz, BSN, RN

Maxine joined Intervention in 2005 as our Intake Coordinator. She also provides support to our Care Managers and home health staff in her role as a professional nurse. She has a background in both medical and mental health nursing.

Judy Siderer, MSW, LSW

Judy holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Temple University and has worked with Intervention Associates since 1990. Judy's clinical and organization skills, as well as her ability to manage complex situations, make her invaluable in working with some of our clients' most challenging circumstances.

Marsha Solmssen, MSS

Marsha is the former director of Intervention Associates and she brings a great deal of experience and wisdom to our practice. Marsha has a Master's degree in Social Service from Bryn Mawr College. She excels at providing care management services for our older adult clients.

Tasha M. Thomas, MSW, LSW

Tasha is our Director of Home Health Services and supervises a staff of over 120 home health aides. She received her MSW from Temple University and has experience working with special needs children and adults, and also in treatment of drug and alcohol problems and mental health issues. Tasha also has both clinical and supervisory experience in these fields.

Louis D. Horvath, MA

Lou is Intervention Associates Executive Director, who has a diversity of experience in Health Care Management & Clinical Services. He received his Master’s Degree from Temple University and is currently a member of the St. Joseph’s University faculty in Philadelphia, where he teaches Health Administration, both on the Graduate and Undergraduate level. Finally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Member of the Association of Behavioral Health Executives.

Susan Walcoff, BS

Susan received her BS in Social Welfare Policy from Temple University. She has many years’ experience working with diverse populations including mentally ill and cognitively challenged clients. Susan also enjoys working with our older adult clients and has a special ability to work with our home companions.

Intervention Associates’ care managers have outstanding credentials and many years of experience providing care management solutions for clients and family members with special needs.