BRANDMAN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations
- Director of Operations for Both Reseda
Job Titles:
- Transportation Supervisor for the Brandman Centers for Senior Care
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- Home Care Registered Nurse
Julie Calo is a dedicated and experienced RN, BSN specializing in Home Care for the elderly at the Brandman Center for Senior Care. With over 30 years of experience, she provides personalized care, conducting home assessments and monitoring changes in health status.
Julie's compassion and commitment to her participants are evident in her work. In her spare time, she finds joy in gardening and spending time with her family. Julie's expertise and caring nature make her an invaluable asset in ensuring that elderly individuals receive the necessary care and support to maintain their well-being and quality of life at home.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Healthcare Executive
Kim Stratman is a healthcare executive with over a decade of experience in senior services management and operations. Currently serving as Vice President of the Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE, Kim excels in driving organizational success and enhancing the quality of care provided to residents and participants. With a proven track record of overseeing diverse housing programs, including skilled nursing, supportive housing, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Kim prioritizes resident satisfaction while ensuring budgetary compliance and regulatory adherence.
Throughout her career, Kim has held various leadership positions where she demonstrated her ability to grow census numbers, engage employees, and exceed operational targets. Her strong communication skills, project management expertise, and commitment to exceptional customer service have made her a key figure in spearheading successful initiatives aligned with strategic organizational goals. Her leadership has garnered numerous awards such as the Silver Star Winner for Best Retirement Community, and she was nominated for the Chamber of Commerce 22 nd Annual Women in Leadership and for the National PACE Association's "Supernova" status. She has also been recognized for innovative telehealth programs and safe transportation initiatives.
Kim holds a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in healthcare management and a bachelor's degree in business administration. In addition, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a licensed residential care for the elderly administrator. Passionate about advancing the healthcare landscape, Kim continues to foster positive change and growth within the organizations she serves.
Job Titles:
- Center Manager
- Center Manager for Brandman Center
Maria Hernandez is the Center Manager for Brandman Centers for Senior Care in Reseda. She joined LAJH as a Certified Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist in June 2016.
Maria started working as a Medical Assistant before being promoted to Center Coordinator and eventually Center Manager. She oversees the Center's daily activities, including managing all the Personal Care Attendants (PCA's) and Medical Assistants in their daily functions. Maria ensures that participants receive their meals, showers, exercise, and therapeutic diets according to their individualized care plans. In the clinic, she continues to help the Medical Assistants coordinate appointments and schedules for doctors and specialists.
Maria earned her Medical Assistant degree from Bryman College in Los Angeles. She has been instrumental in educating and training Medical Assistants at Brandman Centers throughout her career here. Maria has over 26 years of experience in the medical field, including ten years of management experience.
Maria is dedicated to the health and well-being of Brandman Centers participants, and her dedication shines through in her interactions with participants and staff alike, bringing together the team to accomplish our mission of quality care for seniors.
Job Titles:
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Marketing for PACE
Mauricio is the Director of Marketing for PACE which serves the greater Los Angeles area. He has successfully worked for business industry leaders, including Optum (United HealthCare subsidiary), The Walt Disney Studios, American Heart Association and Cyrex Laboratories. He is highly creative and experienced in managing teams, meeting deadlines, and working within project timelines to launch campaigns that produce a significant return on investment--from concept to delivery.
Job Titles:
- Director of Quality and Compliance of Brandman Center
Michelle Perkins is the Director of Quality and Compliance of Brandman Centers for Senior Care. She joined the Los Angeles Jewish Health in October 2022. She has 40 years of healthcare experience including 10 years in Emergency Nursing, 20 years in Case Management and had been the Vice President of Education and Support for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Michelle received her Nursing degree at Clara Maass SChool of Nursing in Belleville, New Jersey.
Job Titles:
- Director of Rehabilitation for Brandman Centers for Senior Care
Paige Yaffe has been the Director of Rehabilitation for Brandman Centers for Senior Care since November, 2019. She joined the LAJH as an Occupational Therapist in June 2019 working primarily in the Brandman Center however, has also spent time working in Skilled Nursing and Outpatient in multiple buildings on the LAJH campuses. She has over 10 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist working with adult and geriatric populations. Prior to joining the Brandman team, Paige was the lead Occupational Therapist at an Acute Rehab Unit for 3 years.
Her experience with working in skilled nursing facilities, acute/trauma hospitals and a Neuro-Outpatient setting has been invaluable in helping her be able to assist with keeping people safe and functional in the home as long as possible. She has special education in Home Modifications and working with people with Dementia.
Paige earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from the California State University, Northridge and completed her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from California State University, Dominguez. She has a passion for working with adults and the elderly and enjoys the challenge of meeting people where they are and assisting them to live their lives to the fullest.
Job Titles:
- Nutrition Department Supervisor for Brandman Centers for Senior Care
Randi Drasin is the Nutrition Department Supervisor for Brandman Centers for Senior Care. She joined the LAJH as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in July 2013. She has over 34 years in the nutrition and fitness industry, including 12 years as a registered dietitian nutritionist, 20+ years as a fitness trainer and gymnastics coach and owner of Randi's Fitness for Kids After School Enrichment Program. Additionally, she has 12 years' experience as a dietitian in the mental health industry and 6 years in the field of addiction.
Randi earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado and completed her dietetic internship with Iowa State University Distance Dietetics program. She also earned both a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and a Master of Science Degree in Human Nutrition from California State University, Northridge.
Randi was published both in 2017 and 2018 in 2 textbooks ‘Nutrition for the Older Adult' and ‘Nutrition Assessment - Clinical and Research Applications'.
Job Titles:
- Director of Marketing
- Marketing Director for Companies
Todd Okino came to Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC) as Director of Marketing for the PACE Program in Reseda in the San Fernando Valley, CA in August 2023. He has held this similar role in AltaMed and Welbe Health and comes with a great deal of experience and knowledge about PACE since being involved in PACE programs since 2008.
Todd has been a Marketing Director for companies in seven different industries throughout his career, but his heart is in Senior Care as he was the Caregiver for his ailing Father who passed away earlier this year.
Todd has his Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration and Marketing both from USC and is a Southern California native. Todd is married with two adult children and he enjoys Bicycling and playing currently in two Classic Rock cover bands.