About Bayshore Geriatric Solutions

President
Genevieve Griffin Faulk, LCSW, MSW, CMC, C-ASWCM, CSA
Geriatric Care Manager & Daily Money Manager

Genevieve Faulk is the lead care manager for Bayshore Geriatric Solutions.  In pursuing her interest in improving the quality of life for older adults and their families, she has gained experience and education in the field of aging.  Genevieve is a Care Manager Certified (CMC) with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Georgia. She has earned a graduate Certification in Gerontology from the Gerontology Center at the University of Georgia and a graduate Certification in Geriatric Care Management through the University of Florida. She also has recently become a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA).

Genevieve is also a current member of the following organizations:  National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Society on Aging (ASA), and the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association (FHCSWA)." 

In addition to her education, Genevieve’s experiences in the field of aging have been very diverse. They included the following: nursing homes, hospital based geriatric case management programs, community councils on aging, grant proposals for aging issues, ombudsman programs and abuse investigations, Alzheimer’s adult day care programs, home based services, and caregiver support groups.

Education, experience, compassion and sincere care for the elderly and aging issues enable Genevieve to establish a trusting and respectful relationship with both the older adult and their family members, as well as other professionals in the aging field.

Current Memberships:

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM)
American Society on Aging (ASA)
Florida Health Care Social Workers Association (FHCSWA)
American Association of Daily Money Mangers

Katie Colwell Williams, MA, CMC
Geriatric Care Manager & Daily Money Manager

Katie Colwell Williams is a full time Care Manager Certified (CMC) with Bayshore Geriatric Solutions, who serves our clients located in both Hillsborough and Pasco counties.  Prior to working with Bayshore Geriatric Solutions, Katie graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor, as well as, a Certification in Gerontology.  Katie also served as a research assistant at the University of Florida during a pain study, which examined behavioral pain indicators of cognitively impaired older adults.  Katie completed an extensive amount of volunteer work in assisted living facilities in Gainesville while completing her undergraduate degree.  It was through her volunteer work that Katie discovered her passion for working with older adults.  Thus, Katie went on to receive her Master’s in Gerontology from the University of South Florida.  Her graduate focus was in the area of Case Management.  Following her Master’s degree, Katie worked with the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging as a Medicaid Waiver Specialist.  This experience allowed Katie not only to learn about the many of the resources available to older adults in the Tampa Bay Area, but helped her to gain expertise of the Medicaid Waiver Program, as well as, extensive knowledge of the participating facilities throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Katie is a very compassionate, caring and dedicated care manager.  She gives her all in everything she does, which allows her to not only gain the trust and faith of our clients, but their family members as well.  Katie strives to make certain that all her clients have the best quality of life possible.

Katie Downs, BSW, CMC
Geriatric Care Manager & Daily Money Manager

Katie Downs is a full time Care Manager Certified (CMC) with Bayshore Geriatric Solutions, who serves clients located in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Katie has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Bloomsburg University located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. After attaining her degree, Katie worked in a Partial-Hospitalization program as a counselor for Northeast Counseling Services located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. There Katie acquired an abundance of awareness and knowledge in working with clients who had an array of mental health concerns.

It was a few years into that profession when Katie soon realized her strong desire to advocate for and work with older adults. Katie accepted a position as an Aging Care Manager with the Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. There Katie worked one on one with older adults, their families, doctors, short and long term care facilities, and an array of other professionals. Katie also worked as an Ombudsman for local independent and assisted living facilities, as well as, short and long term care nursing facilities. Katie strived for, was dedicated to, and enforced that the older adult's dignity, respect, quality of life and care remained upheld to the utmost. Katie also served as an on-call protective services worker who handled emergencies for older adults 60 years of age and older.

Katie has a true adoration and devotion for working with older adults. Katie is a strong advocate for the dignity, respect, quality of life and care of each individual older adult she comes into contact with.

Lelanya Taber, MSW
Geriatric Care Manager & Daily Money Manager 

Lelanya Taber is a full time care manager with Bayshore Geriatric Solutions. Lelanya graduated Suma Cum Laude with her Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University. She is currently working towards becoming a Care Manager Certified (CMC).

After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Lelanya worked for the Department of Children and Families specializing in the Aging and Disabled population for two and a half years. She determined benefit eligibility for her clients and directed them to appropriate resources in the community. After her time at the Department of Children and Families, Lelanya began working as an Outreach Social Worker for Elder Services of Okaloosa County. Her responsibilities in this position included home visits and assessing the needs of the elderly. After the assessment process, Lelanya would link the client with resources to meet their needs in that community. Her goal was to keep the clients safe in their homes as long as possible. This experience was both challenging and fulfilling for Lelanya. It was at this point, Lelanya realized how much she loved working with older adults and solidified her desire to improve the lives of older adults. Thus, she decided to attend graduate school to obtain her M.S.W. and receive the appropriate training in order to better serve the aging population.

While in graduate school, Lelanya was awarded the Robert P. Hurrle Scholarship for demonstrating commitment to the Field of Aging. Lelanya was also chosen to participate in the Live Oak Geriatric Practicum Partnership Program, a specialized internship funded by the New York Academy of Medicine. During this internship program, Lelanya gained professional experience working at a rehabilitation hospital, as well as, a geriatric care management company. During her two years at graduate school she also worked part time at an Assisted Living Facility.

Lelanya is currently a member of the National Association of the Social Workers (NASW) and is also a member of the Florida Council on Aging (FLCO).

Lelanya has a true passion for working with older adults. She strives to see that every elder adult gets treated with dignity and respect and works to ensure that older adults achieve the best quality of life possible.