Corinne is a Gerontologist with extensive experience in older adult services. She previously worked as Program Director and Supervising Care Manager for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program. She was a volunteer with AARP as a District Liaison, an “age-in-place” intern at Westside Pacific Villages, and a state certified HICAP Counselor for the Center for Healthcare Rights. Ever active in California aging; Corinne currently serves as an appointed member of the California Disability and Aging Community Living Advisory Committee and is a former member of the Aging and Disability Resource Connection Advisory Committee. She is committed to having a role in providing programs and services to ensure the best quality of life for older adults throughout California. Corinne holds a master’s degree in Gerontology from the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University. Some of her favorite pastimes are reading, cooking and traveling.

River is the Program Manager for SNS’ Information & Assistance, Housing, Money Management, Respite and Case Management programs. She joined SNS in 2022 after a decade of providing direct services to youth, people experiencing homelessness and people who are incarcerated. River received her B.S. with honors from UC Berkeley. She is an inspiring homesteader who enjoys dancing and get togethers with friends and family.

Karina joined SNS in 2022, getting a jumpstart on her career while finishing her B.A. at Sacramento State University. As a Resource Counselor, Karina assists seniors seeking a variety of services and screens them for eligibility for one of our various in-house programs. Karina staffs SNS’ satellite office at the Watsonville Senior Center, providing in-person intake and assessment multiple days a week. Karina is bilingual in Spanish, helping to serve many of our monolingual Spanish-speaking clients. Outside of work, Karina enjoys spending time with her family exploring new places, making arts and crafts, and just being together.

Mayte joined SNS in 2022. She is a recent graduate of CSUMB and holds a degree in Social Work. Mayte has prior experience working with youth in a variety of settings, and interned with Santa Cruz County’s Behavioral Health Department during college. In her role with SNS’ HICAP team, Mayte counsels clients about their Medicare rights and options. When not at work, loves to try out new restaurants and go on adventures.

Jeanne has been with SNS’ HICAP program since 2008 – first as a client and then as a staff member. Jeanne provides counseling to clients about Medicare and long-term care insurance, and is also a California Senior Medicare Patrol liaison. As an SMP liaison, she helps educate Medicare recipients about Medicare fraud. Prior to joining SNS, Jeanne worked in a variety of administrative assistant and paralegal roles. Beyond Medicare, Jeanne enjoys beach walks, singing, trying new recipes, time with loved ones, gardening, reading, volunteering and cheering on the Santa Cruz Warriors.