VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Volunteers are needed to make phone calls, collect raffle items for special events, and help as needed on the day of special events. Please find the contact form by clicking the “Register Now” button on the left and use the comment box on the form to indicate your area of interest.
Christine LoConte
Executive Director
Christine joined the Dubin Center in July 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Impact and Organizational Leadership and has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of life in Southwest Florida. With a background in prevention, advocacy, and dementia-related disorders, Christine is passionate about making every moment matter for those she serves.
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EMAIL: [email protected]
Thea Cernohous
Operations Manager
Thea has been in SWFL for 39 years. She brings her years of experience as an educator, business owner, office manager and medical practice supervisor. She looks forward to building meaningful connections with the Dubin Center’s clients and families. Thea enjoys sewing, reading, and spending time with her family.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Shannon Messner, LCSW
Social Worker
Shannon obtained a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and holds a License in Clinical Social Work. Her experience includes working with a diverse population including aging adults. Shannon is a native of Southwest Florida and is very passionate about giving back to the community where she was raised. She enjoys gardening, painting, and spending time with her family and pets.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Kelsy Breckenridge, MSW
Social Worker
Kelsy obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Southeastern University. She has experience working with the Southwest Florida elder population as a hospice social worker; specifically working with memory impaired individuals and their families, providing support and education as they transition through the end of life. She has lived in Southwest Florida for seventeen years and is very passionate about providing educational resources and support to the local aging community. In her free time, you might find Kelsy at Lake’s Park enjoying nature or spending time with her three cats – Luna, Willow, and Macaroni.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Elizabeth Cochran, MSW
Social Worker
Elizabeth completed her Master of Social Work Degree at Rutgers University in New Jersey. She specialized in Aging and Healthcare during her master’s degree education and has had previous experience working in skilled nursing facilities. While she held a variety of roles throughout her time there, she continually worked with those with memory impairment and their families. Elizabeth is excited to continue to serve this population and their caregivers and connecting them with essential resources. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Board of Trustees
Danielle Dyer, President
CEO, Right at Home
Halcyon St. Hill, Ed.D
Secretary
Professor Emeritus,
Florida Gulf Coast University
Al O’Donnell
Treasurer
O’Donnell Landscapes
Jamie Seneca
Member-at-Large
Trilogy Home Health Care
Troy Churchill
CEO, Cypress Living
Dawn Moore, RN, CMC
Aging Life Professional Cypress at Home
Carl Scharfenberg
Community Volunteer
Britton G. Swank, P.A.
Elder Law Attorney
Advisory Council
Candice Thiele, Chairperson
Community Volunteer
Alexandra Chiklakis
Wealth Advisor
Henderson Wealth Partners
Barbara Gatison
Community Volunteer
Pam Huffman
Community Volunteer
Dan Moser
Community Advocate
Elizabeth J. Murray,
PhD, RN, CNE
Community Volunteer
Daniel Saxe
Community Volunteer
Jaimee Thompson
Owner, Abby Services
Ronald G. Weaver, AIA, NCARB
Community Volunteer
Emeritus Board
Bill Enslen
Community Volunteer
Douglas Newland, MD
Neurologist
Julie Osterhout
Osterhout & McKinney
Bill Beckwith, PhD
Memory Management
Patricia Hessel
Retired Certified Public Accountant
Nancy Silvers, RN C
Retired Registered Nurse
John Belisle
BB&T – Oswald Trippe and Company
Nancy Zant
Nursing Home Administrator, Gerontologist
Peg Gray-Vickery
Texas A&M – Central Texas
Lou Pontius
Community Volunteer
Archie B. Hayward
Lee County Court Judge
James Nolte