Founder/Operator

Tom holds a Masters of Public Administration in Healthcare Services Management and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Tom has over 25 years experience working with geriatric and disabled populations in various care settings and in the community. Tom previously worked for 9 years as the Director of Client Services at Midwest Care Management Services in Chicago, which provides care management, guardianship and POA services to disabled adults and children. Through this experience, Tom has gained a wealth of knowledge and has developed a network of associates in the areas of probate law and estate/wealth/trust management. Tom also has developed a wide network of resources for homecare, home health, and medical related services & providers throughout Chicagoland.

Tom has 10 years direct experience working as a licensed nursing home administrator at multiple nursing homes in New Jersey and Illinois. Through this experience, Tom has gained an extensive knowledge of geriatric care needs and issues & illnesses commonly impacting seniors, as well as nursing home regulations and resident rights. Tom is well-versed in navigating the long-term care system in order to ensure clients are receiving the optimal level of care and support. This knowledge expands to other care settings, such as assisted living and memory care, as well.

Tom has a wealth of experience working with multiple populations, including individuals with mental illness, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability, dementia & geriatric-related illness, as well as autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Tom has extensive experience managing programs and care settings for the psychiatric population. Tom has nearly 15 years experience managing group homes, psychiatric wards, and nursing homes with large psychiatric populations. Tom also has over 5 years experience in the field of neuro-cognitive rehabilitation therapy, working with TBI patients to maximize their potential for autonomy in home and work settings.

Tom is also a veteran of the U.S. Army and he speaks Spanish.

“I believe that an individual’s autonomy and quality of life should be central to any care plan, to the highest extent possible, regardless of their level of disability.” - Tom Dean

Contact Tom: tom@tdcaremanagement.com

Admin/Estate Manager

Stephanie has an Associates Degree in Business Administration. She is a dedicated Estate Manager with a passion for process efficiency, and brings a blend of expertise and a commitment to excellence to her role. With a keen eye for detail and 9 years of experience in Guardian and POA Management, Stephanie's resourcefulness helps people to navigate the intricacies of Estate Management, which can involve a plethora of tasks that range from Asset Investigation, Bill Payment, Asset Liquidation, Support with Social Security Benefits, Power of Attorney Services and many more. With a focus on client well-being, she crafts tasks thoughtfully, always considering the unique needs and perspectives of those she serves.

Prior to joining the team, Stephanie worked for 9 years with Midwest Care Management Services in Chicago. During her tenure with Midwest, she served in many roles, including Office Coordinator, Estate Manager, and most recently Operations Manager. In this operations role, she was responsible for all of the administrative aspects of the organization, including management of the office/admin team. She also continued to act as decedent administrator on behalf of the company.

Stephanie also speaks some Thai.

Contact Stephanie at:

admin@tdcaremanagement.com

Senior Clinical Care Manager

Joan brings decades of experience in social work and geriatric care management to TD

Care Management. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and a master’s

degree from the University of Chicago’s Crown School of Social Work, Policy and

Practice. A retired LCSW with CDP certification, she remains an active member of the

Aging Life Care Association.

Joan is widely known in Chicago’s aging services community for her leadership of “Your

Eldercare Consultants,” CJE Senior Life’s private geriatric care management service.

She has also served as Care Director, Partnerships Director, and Director of Social

Work/External Relations at Renewal Memory Partners, a leading home care company

supporting individuals and families facing neurocognitive challenges.

Geriatric care management is a holistic, time-tested approach to supporting older adults

as they age. In her work with clients, Joan often aims to:

 protect clients’ dignity, self-respect and personal safety;

 foster resilience;

 maintain a sense of purpose and connection with others; and

 promote and ensure the best possible quality of life and circumstances while

respecting the right to self-determination.

Joan is an expert health care navigator and resourceful problem-solver committed to

high ethical standards and integrity in her relationships with clients and colleagues.

In her free time, Joan enjoys gardening and fitness and strength training. She treasures

time with family, friends, and grandchildren above all. Year after year, she faithfully

follows the fortunes of her beloved Chicago Cubs, come what may. She serves on the

board of Edgewater Village of Chicago, a grassroots nonprofit making a positive

difference in the lives of Northside community residents. She particularly enjoys

volunteering at EVC’s monthly Memory Café.

Contact Joan at:

Joan@tdcaremanagement.com

Care Manager

Roxanna Perez has a Bachelors in Human Services with a minor in Psychology. She has 8 + years experience in case management with the Illinois Department on Aging and various nursing home settings. She has a wide range of knowledge in senior health insurance programs, Medicaid and community benefit programs intended for low income-families, seniors and disabled populations. Roxanna has a background in mental health crisis intervention, and counseling services with geriatric clients. Roxanna is compassionate and supportive, and takes initiative in her approach to care. Roxanna is passionate about advocating for vulnerable individuals, and she is planning to retire in this line of work.

Roxanna is a fluent Spanish speaker. She enjoys meeting new people, learning new skills, networking, building meaningful relationships and making connections that can smooth the process for clients whenever possible. 

Contact Roxanna at:

Roxanna@tdcaremanagement.com

Care Manager

Contact Heather at:

Heather@tdcaremanagement.com

Nurse Care Manager

Contact John at:

John@tdcaremanagement.com

Psychosocial Care Manager

Contact Geraldine at:

geraldine@tdcaremanagement.com

Support Staff

Griffin provides administrative and technical support with some of the office operations at TD Care Management & TD Guardianship. He is the go-to guy for setting up office tech, assembling furniture and other items for the office and for clients, and also provides support to our care managers in the field when an extra set of eyes and hands is needed. Griffin is most passionate about assisting our clients with navigating their home tech (computers, cell phones, tablets) and enjoys listening to clients sharing their stories. Griffin is currently studying video game design and graphic arts coursework online with Virginia Wesleyan University, and hopes to pursue a degree in this field.

Griffin is on the autism spectrum, so brings a unique perspective to the team. Griffin also speaks some Japanese.

Office Assistant

Managing Partner