Terry Giardino has focused on elder care and people with disabilities since 1991. Working as a social worker in a nursing home early in her career, she saw a great need for people to have the opportunity to age in place, so founded and managed a … [Read more...] about Terri Giardino – Medicare Advocate
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Louise G. Corcoran, JD, MBA – Attorney
Louise Corcoran is an attorney based in the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Connecticut office. She provides legal assistance on Medicare appeals, focusing on issues related to low-income and dually eligible Medicare beneficiaries and due … [Read more...] about Louise G. Corcoran, JD, MBA – Attorney
Naseema Shafi, JD – Member, Board of Directors
Naseema Shafi is the Chief Executive Officer of Whitman-Walker Health. In her role as CEO, she works to implement the strategic vision, goals and initiatives of the Board of Directors. She leads and supports the growth and oversight of the health … [Read more...] about Naseema Shafi, JD – Member, Board of Directors
Aisha Hameed – Legal Assistant
Aisha Hameed comes to the Center with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a certificate in Paralegal Studies. As a legal assistant, Ms. Hameed provides assistance for the Center’s Department on Aging and Disability Services project. She also … [Read more...] about Aisha Hameed – Legal Assistant
ShuMin He – Paralegal
ShuMin He comes to the Center with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a certificate in Paralegal Studies. As a paralegal, Ms. He provides assistance for the Center’s Third Party Liability project and Department on Aging and Disability Services … [Read more...] about ShuMin He – Paralegal
Justin F. Lalor – Attorney
Justin F. Lalor is an attorney based in the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Connecticut office. He provides legal assistance on Medicare appeals, focusing on issues related to low-income and dually eligible Medicare beneficiaries and due process. Mr. … [Read more...] about Justin F. Lalor – Attorney
Jeffrey Wiseman – Development Director
Jeffrey Wiseman joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2020 as a creative and dedicated leader who knows how to empower grassroots community participation and raise money for non-profits. Jeff works closely with the Executive Director and … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Wiseman – Development Director
Cinnamon St. John – Senior Health Policy Specialist
Cinnamon St. John previously worked with the Center through a fellowship from the American Political Science Association (APSA). During that time, she authored an important paper regarding challenges and best practices for skilled nursing facility … [Read more...] about Cinnamon St. John – Senior Health Policy Specialist
Corinna Beebe – Appeals Manager
Corinna Beebe joined the Data Unit in 1994 as an Entitlement Analyst, which eventually turned into the position of Appeals Analyst. Now, as Appeals Manager, Corinna's background in customer service and accounting serves her well in her … [Read more...] about Corinna Beebe – Appeals Manager
Kata Kertesz, JD – Senior Policy Attorney
Kata M. Kertesz, joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2014 as a Policy Attorney. Her legal work focuses on the rights of those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, the Medicare Savings Programs, and other matters … [Read more...] about Kata Kertesz, JD – Senior Policy Attorney