She is the previous owner of Senior Home Care Solutions, prior to the acquisition in 2025. Sheila opened Senior Home Care & Alzheimer’s Solutions in 2010 after having her own experiences with friends and family needing care. These experiences gave her the desire to find qualified people to help keep loved ones in their own homes for as long as possible.

Sheila is a graduate of Alfred University (’91) and has a wide variety of experience in various industries that makes her a truly unique provider.

She is involved in the Fayetteville Senior Center, Manlius Senior Center, Fayetteville-Manlius Chambers and WBOC (Women Business Opportunities Connection). She has experience teaching, care-giving, fundraising and is involved in her church.

Sheila is the co-founder and president of “Living With Dementia” CNY.

Melissa Murphy, a dedicated Aging Life Care Professional ®, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and Certified Care Manager (CMC), is the esteemed Founder and CEO of Aging Advocates CNY.

With over a decade of profound experience in the aging field, Melissa stands as a beacon of expertise and compassion and is often referred to as a visionary for the future of aging services.

Melissa’s journey in eldercare began in senior housing where she uncovered a common trend among families. They were overwhelmed, underprepared, and in dire need of professional guidance. Melissa knew she had an opportunity to meet this need through unbiased advocacy with her expertise in various facets of eldercare, including care management, housing solutions, dementia care, and care consulting.

Jillian is a Digital Media Strategist at Pinckney Hugo Group in Syracuse, New York, with several years of experience in the marketing field. She brings a strategic and compassionate approach to her work, driven by a lifelong passion for helping others.

Jillian’s commitment to advocacy began at home—growing up alongside her grandmother who had Alzheimer’s instilled in her a deep sense of empathy and a personal connection to those affected by dementia. This experience continues to inspire her work today.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Living With Dementia CNY, where she leads marketing and communications efforts. In this role, Jillian leverages her expertise to elevate awareness around Alzheimer's and dementia, amplifying the organization’s mission to support and empower families navigating life with dementia.

Blending her professional skills with a heartfelt dedication to community impact, Jillian is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.

Stefanie is a passionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience in aging life care management and recreation therapy. As a former Recreation Therapy Director at a skilled nursing facility, Stefanie led programs that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents, ensuring a holistic approach to care. In addition to this experience, Stefanie's resume includes working as an Aging Life Care Manager, guiding families through the complexities of aging and ensuring that older adults receive the support and care they need to live fulfilling lives.

Committed to supporting the broader community, Stefanie volunteers at a local dementia care community, providing companionship and specialized support to individuals living with dementia. 

Stefanie is also an advocate for policy change and has worked tirelessly to advance critical issues such as animal protection and common sense gun safety. Through advocacy and public engagement, Stefanie has played an instrumental role in advocating for policies that make communities safer and more compassionate. Additionally, Stefanie has launched a campaign for local office, and has worked on state-wide political campaigns. 

Mary Koenig has enjoyed working with older adults since she was hired by Loretto in 1993. She served as Administrator of Heritage Memory Life Community for almost 30 years.

In her current role as Vice President of Impact and Mission Integration, Mary is responsible for clinical trial partnership management as well as corporate oversight for grant-funded dementia care training programs, and she plays a key role in developing, implementing, and leading Loretto workforce initiatives and volunteer services programs.

Mary is a long-time board member of the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY and is an active ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement. Mary has a Master’s Degree in Social Work, specializing in Gerontology, from Syracuse University.

She is a member of the Leadership Greater Syracuse Class of 2009. In addition, she received a Certificate in Holistic Aging through LeMoyne College in 2012.

Linda Johnstone is an Executive Director with a passion for helping others. With several years of experience in the personal service industry, she has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to helping those in need.

Throughout her career, Linda has been recognized for many accolades including the Friends of Social Work Award from The University of Rochester Medical Center and the 2021 CNY Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year. She thrives on helping those with complex challenges and fostering positive outcomes. Linda is known for her dedication to seniors in the community, which makes her a sought-after expert in the Adult Day Service industry.

As the Executive Director at Silver Fox Adult Day Centers, Linda continues to make a significant impact by leading two vibrant locations that serve a large 4-county area in Central New York. She has built the area’s strongest team of elder-care aides, and oversees all aspects of each location, including operations, activities, staffing and more.

Syracuse native Anthony A. Marrone II focuses his practice — and regularly appears in the news and gives public presentations — in the areas of New York elder law, Medicaid, trust and estates, guardianships, and special needs planning.

He is the founder and CEO of The Marrone Law Firm–a boutique firm with offices in Central and Northern New York. In 2020 The Marrone Law Firm was included in Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces, and from 2017-2020 The Marrone Law Firm was named one of Central New York's Best Places to Work by the Central New York Business Journal, taking the #1 spot in both 2019 and 2020. Anthony previously served as the Court Examiner for Article 81 Guardianships in Cayuga, Cortland, and Tioga Counties.

Anthony has been recognized by Upstate New York Super Lawyers, and has received Avvo's highest honors and ratings. In 2015 he was the recipient of the Onondaga County Bar Association Pro Bono Distinguished Lawyer award.

Anthony was born and raised in Syracuse. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, Le Moyne College, and Syracuse University College of Law. He lives in DeWitt with his wife Melissa, and their three sons, Vincent, Joseph and Nino. Anthony previously authored a book in 2016, “The Social Media Marketing Blueprint for Lawyers.”