Fundraising & Strategic Planning – Kenneth Kemp, Esq.
Attorney, Patrone & Kemp, P.A.
Mr. Kemp is an attorney with over 15 years of experience in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estates & Guardianship. Mr. Kemp also has a Masters of Law in Taxation.
Legislative – Courtney van Emmerik Lovejoy, Esq.
Courtney V. Lovejoy is an attorney with Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP, where she focuses on probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters. Courtney received her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and is currently pursuing her LL.M. in Elder Law at Stetson University College of Law.
Program & Sponsorship Chair – Shellie Ferrara
Shellie Ferrara has over 30 years of experience working in the healthcare field. She has held both administrative and marketing leadership positions, with her most recent being the Director of Marketing for an established assisting living community in Cape Coral since 2013. Shellie’s work experience includes medical practice office management, home health administrator, marketing and sales. She has served on numerous community nonprofit C103 boards in the Lee County area. Shellie obtained her ALF Core certification in 2018 and is also a Certified Dementia Trainor and holds various other certifications. Shellie has a passion for serving and is committed to enhancing the lives of the senior population.
Treasurer – Anita Robberson, RN
Title: Director of Nursing/Aging Life Care Professional
Company: Able HealthCare Services
Credentials: Florida Licensed Registered Nurse, Graduate of Hutchinson Hospital School of Nursing – Diploma, Bachelors in Health Science – Wichita State University
How long have you been in your profession? RN since 1973, Home Health Nursing since 1982, Able HealthCare Services since 1993.
Why do you do what you do? I love helping people. I love the relationships that develop when you work with people in their own homes, and working collaboratively with others involved in their care. It’s all about the client and what’s best for them.
Bylaws – Nancy Starr
Graduated from Warren Wilson College with BA in Social Sciences.
Worked 33 years for the State of Florida, Dept. of Children and Families.
Private Consultant specializing in public service areas: Child and Adult welfare, Licensing of Child and Adult Care facilities, Policies and Procedures, Research.
Became a Professional Guardian in 2015.
