Program Alumni

Graduates of our Executive Certificate in Home Modification Program, Catia Garell and Damian Sempio, founders of Thrive for Life, LLC, with a home modification client

 

The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology boasts a network of over 2,000 Executive Certificate in Home Modification graduates throughout the nation and around the globe.

We invite you to connect with some of our talented and diverse Program Alumni. Enjoy browsing through the Alumni Directory!

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Gina Caughey

Graduation Year: 2018
Title: Executive Director Company Name: A Call to Order - Professional Organizers Company Address: 2940 Helmsdale Dr. , Colorado Springs , CO 80920 Phone: (719) 231-8898 We assist individuals and families in "Aging in Place" in the Southern Colorado area. We work with many resources to be able to make the home modification process less overwhelming. We assist clients to age in place or refurbish after catastrophic illness, fall, or accident. We love we do and want the best outcome for our clients and families we serve.

Suzanne Cavanagh

Graduation Year: 2015
Title: Owner/CEO Company Name: Century Lighting Company Address: 550 Shelley St. , Springfield , OR 97478 Phone: (541) 726-5994 As a lighting specialist and member of the Human Centric Lighting Society I have developed an assessment to look at the exterior and interior lighting of a home. This can address safety, fall risks, the need for more light for the aging eye as well as some sleep issues.

Carol Chiang

Graduation Year: 2020
Title: CEO Company Name: Evolving Homes Company Address: 1451 Linkside DR , Atlantic Beach , Fl 32233 Phone: 9044003754 I help clients and caregivers figure out what they need in order to Age-in-Place successfully and connect them with the resources they need. I help clients of all ages design beautiful, accessible bathrooms to prepare for them for the future and ensure they retain their highest home value. I am an Occupational Therapist, Realtor and Parkinsons Specialist with the majority of my 25 years experience working with clients in their home environments. I believe in making environments fit the person and not expecting the person to fit the environment.

Olesia Chikunova

Title: CEO Company Name: Home WiP, Inc. Company Address: 171 Main st , Los Altos , CA 94022 Phone: (650)316-8083 We specialize in ADUs (backyard homes) with aging-in-place features. The services include: evaluation, interior design, architectural design, permit support and construction supervision.

Jeannine Clark

Graduation Year: 2009
Title: vice president Company Name: Mannigan Design, Inc. Company Address: 1445 Linda Ridge Rd. , Pasadena , CA 91103 Phone: (626) 405-4838 Design for senior residences, aging in place for single family residences and also multifamily developers. Passion for Universal Design.

Jennie Clark

Graduation Year: 2018
Title: Gerontologist Company Name: Stanford Health Care Company Address: 11677 Par Ave. , Los Altos , CA 94024 Phone: (650) 213-6261 Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments in the home, develop care plans with family members and caregivers. Specialize in dementia care.

Bob Cleveland

Title: CEO Company Name: Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada Company Address: 611 South Ninth Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101 Phone: 7022594900 RTSNV has grown over the last several years from just doing critical repairs (HVAC, roofs etc) to including home modifications to prevent falls.

Patricia Cline

Title: Owner, Consultant Company Name: Values Forward For Health Company Address: 202B S. Randall Rd. #6341 , Elgin , IL 60121-6341 Phone: 224-730-3736 Life care planner and care manager with over 30 years clinical experience. Home modification assessment and recommendations are incorporated into our care management and life care plan assessments. We provide referrals for modification service providers.

Ryan Cook

Graduation Year: 2016
Title: Owner Company Name: On The Level Construction, Inc Company Address: 18 Brentwood Dr. , North Easton , MA 2356 Phone: (508) 659-5152 We work with homeowners, their families and, where appropriate, their caregivers to create beautiful designs that meet their needs and budget. We also work with families to identify sources of funding through federal, state, and local grants as well as traditional sources of funding.

Caren Cornelius

Title: OTR, ATP Company Name: ORS-H Company Address: 6022 Idylwood Drive , Corpus Christi , TX 78412 Phone: 361.993.8080 Currently involved with both single-family and group home environments to address individual accessibility needs. With a 48-year history of extending partnerships with the people who live the experience, I hope to expand the choices that I was able to make and carry out to others throughout the South Texas area.

Marnie Courage

Graduation Year: 2018
Title: CEO Company Name: Enabling Access Inc. Company Address: 1431 Corydon Ave. , Winnipeg , Manitoba R3N 0J2 Phone: (204) 475-0433 ext 1 I created Safe Living Manitoba which is a home safety and accessibility assessment, consultation and design service developed to help individuals living with disabilities or people wishing to age in place. I also sit on a Canadian Home Modifications Task Force and I am on the expert panel reviewing the Canadian CAPS course content. My company is Enabling Access Inc. providing occupational therapy services.

Scott Courson

Title: Director of Aging Services Company Address: 1725 South Georgia Parkway, West , Waycross , GA 31503 Phone: 888-732-4464

Kendall Cox

Title: OT/Co-Owner Company Name: Enduring Home Solutions Company Address: 2218 W Gramercy Pl , San Antonio , TX 78201 Phone: (832) 865-4887 I co-own a home modification business comprised of OTs and PTs. We help people live safely and confidently in their own homes.

Tehiji Crenshaw

Graduation Year: 2018
Title: Director of Housing Programs Company Name: Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh Co., Inc. (CAPE) Company Address: 401 SE 6th St., Suite 001 , Evansville , IN 47713 Phone: (812) 425-4241, #3951 Provided home modifications and accessibility retrofits for the past 15 years with a three county service area in Southern Indiana. Also experience in home repairs, rehabilitation services, lead-based paint inspections/risk assessments.

Genevieve Croker

Title: Executive Director Company Name: Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore Company Address: PO Box 180 , Chestertown , MD 21620 Phone: 4107784544 Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore’s mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. They leverage gifts of time, money, skill and labor to repair and rehabilitate homes for income-eligible seniors, veterans, those living with disabilities, and families with children in Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. Each year, more than 50% of those served are seniors requesting accessibility modifications to assist them to age-in-place safely. All work is done at no cost to homeowners who meet the eligibility criteria.

Heidi Cuett

Title: Owner Company Name: Harmony Home Co. by Heidi Company Address: 101 W McLean Street , Alhambra , CA 91801 Phone: 7145195158 I am a licensed occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and advocate for universal design and aging in place. I specialize in the harmonization of home environments with client-centered design. My goal is to promote ease and safety of function and use in the home while maintaining a beautiful and comfortable space.

Jim Dallas*DPT

Graduation Year: 2020
Title: President Company Name: Advantage P.T. Associates & Wellness Company Address: 400 E. 18th Street , Lombard , Illinois 60148 Phone: 630-901-3870 I have a background as a real estate investor and home remodeling and construction. I am a licensed Physical Therapist with hands on experience with home modifications with geriatric and physically challenged individuals.

Christopher Daly

Title: Owner Company Name: Tailored Technologysmith Company Address: 23042 N 94TH ST , Scottsdale , AZ 85255 Phone: 4807178693 Occupational Therapist specializing in smart home technology consultation, training, and implementation for aging in place, functional independence, and fall prevention.

Elaine Damo

Graduation Year: 2018
Title: Occupational therapist Company Name: Life Works Company Address: 1143 Dickens Drive , Galt , CA 95632 Phone: 415-310-3438 Provide Home Modification Evaluation and recommendations to clients of the Valley Mountain Regional Center.

Kim Darden

Graduation Year: 2011
Company Address: 98952 Armitage Rd. , Eugene , OR 97408 Phone: (541) 543-4530 Not currently working in field.

Kimberly Day

Title: Occupational Therapist Company Name: Sunny Day Therapy Company Address: 1795 Alysheba Way , Lexington , KY 40509 Phone: 859-339-4235 We provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment in our outpatient clinic. We can also provide assessments identifying safety concerns in the home and use our OT training to recommend modifications to activities, space, and routines to optimize functioning. We develop person-centered OT plans to promote strength, skill development, and tool use. We design in person or online consultations and trainings which can be presented at our Lexington office or in your facility if it is within one hour. We do not provide contract work in the home but give you the tools and help you identify your needs and resources so that you will be prepared/educated about seeking out a contractor who can help with your needs.

Elaine Deremer Cook PE,CGC,PMP,CEAC,CAPS,ECHMP,CDP

Graduation Year: 2015
Title: President/Owner Company Name: HandyPro of the SpaceCoast Company Address: 1520 Pine Island Rd. , Merritt Island , FL 32953 Phone: (321) 432-5358 We are an engineering and general contracting firm specializing in accessibility modifications for residential and commercial properties. We are the Florida experts in removing the barriers that are preventing seniors and people with disabilities from living their life completely. We believe in listening to our clients first and foremost so that we can ensure the best solutions are created and implemented.

Charlinda Diaz

Title: CEO/ Occupational Therapist and Realtor Company Name: ForeverHome Design, LLC Company Address: 328 Harleysville Pike , Souderton , PA 18964 Phone: 2672052996 I am a licensed Occupation Therapist and Realtor in NJ and PA. I specialize in helping find and/or fit homes to the specialized needs and goals of my clients through realtor and home modifications. I specialize in aging in place, physical disability, downsizing, and multi-generational living. I am also certified in dementia care and symptom management for neurological diseases.

Rogelio Diaz

Title: OT Student/remodeler/Realtor Company Name: OT student at UOP, Advance 1 Mckeever Real Estate Company Address: 10775 Chantel Lane , Stockton , California 95212 Phone: 2094872697 I will be soon be an occupational therapist with experience with real estate experience. I look forward to connecting with others.

Tiffany Dill

Graduation Year: 2018
Title: Occupational Therapist Company Address: 8816 Manchester Rd., Ste. #293 , St. Louis , MO 63144 Phone: (314) 632-6463 Design consultation services, recommendations, and resources provided from initial to the end of projects such as new construction or remodel projects in an effort to maximize client's function within their spaces.