Jolene received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2009, with a minor in Gerontology. During college Jolene worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a skilled nursing facility, which helped shape her love for working in the long-term care industry and passion of serving the older adult population. Jolene furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining her Master’s in Healthcare Management and Administration in 2017.
She has practiced speech-language pathology in a variety of settings including long-term care, acute transitional care, outpatient rehabilitation, and home health and hospice care. While her professional experiences have been varied and diverse, her passion continues to be working with the older adult population. In her previous role, she worked as a Regional Clinical Manager throughout the Midwest assisting patients, therapists, and community partners, to achieve their health and wellness rehabilitation goals.
In her free time, Jolene enjoys spending time camping and hiking with her daughter, fiancé, and 2 dogs. During the summer, Jolene enjoys playing and coaching softball.
