Meet Our Team

Our Care Managers have advanced level educational backgrounds and extensive clinical expertise in geriatrics.

Janet Brush, LCSW, MSW, MSG, C-ASWCM

Janet Brush, LCSW, MSW, MSG, C-ASWCM

Founder & CEO

 Janet Brush has a Masters in Social Work, a Masters of Science in Gerontology from USC and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. She also has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Janet has extensive experience in the field of Gerontology including working with a variety of issues such as dementia, depression, care giving and other problems associated with the aging process. In addition to her work in the private sector, Janet has worked in a variety of hospital settings including the New York University Aging and Dementia Research Center and Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

Anna Le Mon, MSW, MPH

Anna Le Mon, MSW, MPH

Director of Care Management

Anna Le Mon has Masters of Social Work and Masters of Public Health from Columbia University. Her most recent experience is from Evolent Health where she assisted clients in the Next Gen ACO Program with their care planning and coordination. Previously, Anna has worked at Brown and Toland Physicians, San Francisco Health Plan, Portola Family Connections and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. In addition to her social work/program management experience, Anna has also been a presenter at various local and national conferences including Society for Public Health Education, San Francisco Aging and Technology Disability Summit and the United States AIDS Conference. Anna is also proficient in the Spanish and French languages.

Robin Sanow, RN

Robin Sanow, RN

Geriatric Care Manager

Robin Sanow has a Bachelors Degree from the University of California at Berkeley and has been a Registered Nurse in the Sate of California.  Her social work experience began with volunteering at the Berkeley Women’s Health Collective and then as a Medical Social Worker at Alta Bates Hospital.  The majority of Robin’s career was with Alameda County Adult Services, specifically Adult Protective Services.  She was a member of the Alameda County Adult Fiduciary Abuse Team; she also collaborated with the 15 police departments in Alameda County and the District Attorney’s Office.   Her self-proclaimed greatest learning experience with seniors has been in caring for her own parents, which provided her great insight, practical knowledge, and experience with compassion.

Pamela Smith, MSW

Pamela Smith, MSW

Geriatric Care Manager

Pamela Smith has a Masters of Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She most recently worked for many years as a behavioral health clinician and medical social worker with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, at the Potrero Hill Health Center. There, she provided assessment, brief therapy and case management services to clinic patients. Pam previously worked as a medical social worker for an organization in Oakland that provides medical social services to seniors and persons with disabilities.

Maria Anderson, MA

Maria Anderson, MA

Assistant Care Manager

Maria Anderson, has a Psychology degree from the University of Santiago in the country of Chile. Prior to joining Senior Alternatives, Maria worked for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program for the city of Oakland.  She provided care management to low income seniors with medical needs at high risk of institutionalization. Maria has extensive experience with mental health, developmental disabilities, autism, and geriatric care. She has worked in public service, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Maria has called the Bay Area home for 22 years.

Veronica Sibley

Veronica Sibley

Director of Marketing

Veronica Sibley has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Whitman College and brings over 20 years of experience in the senior living industry. Prior to joining Senior Alternatives, Veronica held several positions as a Regional Sales Manager, most recently leading a sales team at Senior Resource Group. Veronica brings her expertise in business development and a vast network of contacts in the senior health care industry. She is proficient in Spanish.

Tanya Trapani, MBA

Tanya Trapani, MBA

Executive Director

Tanya Trapani has a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from University of Hawaii. Prior to joining Senior Alternatives, she spent 13 years working in the Financial Services industry, focusing on marketing and client relationship management. Tanya is delighted to bring her financial and business management experience to the Senior Alternatives’ Team.

Yvonne Cherry

Yvonne Cherry

Director of Home Care

Yvonne Cherry has over 25 years of client and operations experience across various industries. Prior to joining Senior Alternatives, Yvonne served as a Care Coordinator for a geriatric home care agency. Yvonne has also held a number of positions in the temporary staffing industry, specializing as a recruiter, account manager, and staffing coordinator.

Maria Sarria

Maria Sarria

Director of Finance

Maria Sarria has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with focus in Accounting, Business Economics and Finance. For over 13 years, Maria has worked for both non-profit organizations and private corporations. She specializes in financial reporting, accurate payroll processing and compliance with laws and best practices. Maria is proficient in Spanish.

Association Partners

I am an overseas user of Senior Alternatives who has a mother living in the Bay Area of California. I have been using the Home Visit and Help Services of Senior Alternatives for almost two years, to assist keeping my mother in her own home.  The carer assigned to my mother has been consistently kind, competent and reliable.  The company’s management practices I value most are (a) their willingness to be accountable, (b) the supervision of their Care Staff and (c) their responsiveness to my questions and mother’s changing needs.  I recommend Senior Alternatives without hesitation.

Donna M.

Overseas adult daughter

Senior Alternatives is a comprehensive care management team capable of handling a variety of clients.  As a professional fiduciary who has many geriatric clients, I know I can turn to them for services ranging from consultation to care management to providing me with in-home caregivers.  Their staff is diverse and so is their knowledge.  They are very easy to work with.

John M.

Oakland Fiduciary

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