About Bayshore Geriatric Solutions

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

Katie Colwell is a full time care manager 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.

Lisa Rooney, BS, CMC
Geriatric Care Manager & Daily Money Manager
 

Lisa Rooney is a care manager with Bayshore Geriatric Solutions, who serves clients located in both Pinellas and Pasco counties. Lisa is a Care Manager Certified (CMC) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Human Services from Medaille College located in Buffalo, New York.  After obtaining her degree, Lisa worked in the Social Services/Admissions department of an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital located in New York.  There she gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with mental health issues.  Subsequently, she held the Director of Social Services position for local nursing facilities in the Tampa Bay area for over 10 years.  In addition to her college education, Lisa also completed a program in Advanced Activities Management at St. Petersburg College.

Lisa’s knowledge and experience helps to provide guidance to older adult clients and their families.  Working with the aging population is a passion for Lisa, one which she claims is a very rewarding part of her life.  Lisa has a gift of placing the client and family at ease with her gentle nature and true commitment to the quality of life of the older population.

Katie Downs, BSW
Geriatric Care Manager & Daily Money Manager

Katie Downs is a full time care manager 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.