Our Team

Joe serves as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer/Treasurer of Friends Life Care Partners and its subsidiary corporations. As the CFAO, he is responsible for providing leadership and directing implementation for the financial, administrative and technology systems of the organization.

Joe joined Friends Life Care Partners in 2019. He brings over 15 years of executive level not-for-profit management experience having been the CFO at a biomedical research & development organization and a standard-setting organization in the electric industry. Joe received his undergraduate degree in accounting from DeSales University and his MBA from Jefferson University. He has also completed graduate level studies in commercial contract management from Villanova University.

He is a member of both the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). When away from work, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, golfing, and regularly competes in various distance runs and obstacle course races.

Elise Lamarra joined Friends Life Care Partners in March 2007. She serves as Chief Operating Officer for Intervention Associates and Friends Life Care, a membership-based provider of continuing-care-at-home plans. System-wide, Elise serves as corporate risk manager.

Elise is a registered nurse with nearly 32 years of clinical, administrative and managerial experience in acute care, home health care, hospice care and managed care. For the last 26 years, she has devoted her career to home care and hospice work, 24 years of which were in executive positions. Elise is a member of the Pennsylvania Home Care Association and serves on its public policy committee. She also serves on the boards of LeadingAge PA and Friends Services for the Aging.

Elise earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Development and Leadership at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

Lisa Pettinati started her career working in the first shelter in Philadelphia for homeless women and children. Her knowledge and skills expanded as she added more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health, helping individuals and families in crisis deal with mental illness and complex medical issues. Prior to joining Intervention Associates in 2014, Lisa fulfilled different roles and was promoted numerous times during her time working in behavioral health. Her expertise includes: management, consulting, intake and direct service. She earned an MS in administration of human services from Chestnut Hill College and a BSW from Temple University.

Janeen Johnson joined Intervention Associates in 2019. She has provided services and support to communities and families in Delaware, Philadelphia and Dauphin counties for more than 10 years. Janeen has done most of her work providing community-based and residential services for at-risk youth. She specializes in providing trauma-informed care and youth development. Janeen earned her MSW from Widener University in 2014 and is also a Certified Life Coach.

Marybeth Kopil is a registered nurse. She has spent the majority of her career in cardiac critical care. She joined Intervention Associates in 2014, bringing over 25 years of experience across a variety of health care settings. Marybeth enjoys working with people of all ages, and has a special interest in care transitions and population health. She received a bachelor's degree in sociology from Kean College and a BSN from Rutgers University.

Lauren is a licensed social worker. Before joining Intervention Associates, she was a social worker at skilled nursing facilities in both Delaware County and Philadelphia. She also worked as a service coordinator at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging serving older adults in the Aging Waiver program. Through her experiences, she’s gained a strong foundation in medical social work with the geriatric and medically vulnerable population. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Widener University and her Bachelor’s in Communications & Cultural Anthropology from Ithaca College.

Glenda Phipps joined Intervention Associates in 2012. Previously, she served as guardianship coordinator at The Arc of New Mexico, where she honed her expertise advocating for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Glenda has also worked as a community psychiatric specialist, performing clinical assessments, coordinating community resources and developing treatment plans for mentally ill adults. She earned her MSW from Rutgers University.

Nego Pile is a practicing attorney whose focus includes elder law, real estate law and estate planning. He joined Intervention Associates in 2013 as guardianship manager. In this position, he leads and oversees all guardianship, trust, power of attorney and representative payee accounts. He coordinates requirements for guardian of the estate accounts and acts on behalf of Intervention Associates in court, filing petitions and making necessary appearances. A majority of Nego's law career has been dedicated to helping individuals and communities. He has also volunteered with the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP) Program, Montgomery Child Advocacy Project and other social services organizations. He is a graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar Associations. He speaks at bar association conferences and has authored a variety of articles on estate planning and other concerns of older adults.

Lisa Rogers is a licensed social worker. She has experience working with people of all ages; however, she specializes in the geriatric population specifically dementia, Alzheimer’s, long term planning and comfort directed care. She has spent a majority of her career as a medical social worker in the community working in home care and hospice as well as in a hospital setting. Lisa earned her MSW from Widener University and has worked for Intervention Associates since October 2015.

Judy Siderer has been a care manager with Intervention Associates for 25 years.  She offers clients extensive experience working with diverse populations including geriatric, intellectually disabled, mental health, special needs and traumatic brain injury. Judy’s clinical expertise, communication skills, insight and sensitivity make her uniquely qualified to manage the most challenging circumstances.  As Senior Care Manager, she also provides clinical training and supervision for new care managers.   Judy Siderer earned a Masters of Social Work degree from Temple University and an undergraduate degree in psychology.

Marcie is a licensed behavior specialist and a board-certified behavior analyst. Following the completion of her master’s degree, she worked as a clinician creating and monitoring behavioral supports for children and adults experiencing life with mental illness, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.

Further experience includes conducting clinical testing, constructing clinically significant research, facilitating psychotropic medication management, and data-based consultation on areas of risk and quality of life. From these experiences, she has developed a strong interest in advocacy for individuals and families attempting to navigate the health care system and the services they are entitled to receive.