Meet Our Team

Jannifer recently completed Duke’s Integrative Health Coaching program and has transitioned from her role as a nurse navigator to the Chronic Disease Management & Prevention team. As a Wellness Nurse Educator, Jannifer oversees the health and wellness educational opportunities for our employer groups and utilizes her clinical expertise to work with patients enrolled in our Chronic Disease Management program. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital School of Nursing, as well as Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Jannifer possesses a wide-ranging clinical background including emergency medicine, surgery, oncology and health education. In her free time, she enjoys live theater, jazz music, the Chelsea Soccer Club, and spending time with her adult children and grandchildren.

Serving as a patient advocate since ConnectCare3’s inception in 2008, Michelle has been a welcoming voice and supporter to thousands of patients who have reached out to ConnectCare3 for assistance with a diagnosis, diet and fitness coaching, tobacco cessation, and other wellness requests. Michelle has  20+ years of office-support experience, previously serving at ConnectCare3’s sister company, Benecon, in the public sector. Underneath her friendly demeanor is a competitive streak that has taken her from volleyball to pinochle and even corn hole!

Jean brings more than 35 years of experience to her role as a ConnectCare3 nurse navigator.  Her nursing career has encompassed pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, oncology and orthopedics.  She earned her nursing degrees from Lancaster General School of Nursing and Eastern Mennonite University.  She has been with ConnectCare3 for over 8 years and considers her work with every patient an honor and a privilege.  Jean likes to relax at the beach or with a good book.   You will often find Jean working in her garden.

Suzy comes to ConnectCare3 with career experience as a health and wellness coach, and as a certified athletic trainer. She is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach and American Lung Association (ALA) Freedom From Smoking® Facilitator, and earned a bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from Messiah University. In her spare time, Suzy likes to camp, kayak, golf, hike, and pretty much do anything outdoors with her husband and two cats.

Jonathon is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, an American Lung Association (ALA) Freedom from Smoking Facilitator, a Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Certified in Mental Health First Aid, and has a Level 2 Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Credential. He has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University. Jonathon is from the Pittsburgh area – he’s a fan of all things Pittsburgh as well as the New York Yankees and SRU The Rock. Jonathon is also a National and International competitor in Ice Dancing.

If you are a patient with a question about what ConnectCare3 can do for you, you may just hear Angie answer your call. As a patient advocate, Angie is a first point of contact for patients who have questions about a diagnosis, healthy living, smoking cessation and more. Angie was with ConnectCare3’s parent company, the Benecon Group, for six years before joining ConnectCare3’s staff in 2018. A graduate of West Virginia University, Angie is a wife, a mother to Ben, and she enjoys kayaking and being in nature.

Liz has been a nurse navigator for ConnectCare3 since 2011. Her 25-year nursing career has encompassed neonatal intensive care, legal nurse analyst, and nurse navigator. She is an Oncology Certified Nurse through Oncology Nurse Certification Corporation. She is a professional member of Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators (AONN). She earned her BSN from Baker University in Kansas and her BS in Journalism from the University of Kansas.  Outside of ConnectCare3, Liz enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and 2 dogs.

ConnectCare3 is thrilled to have Lindsay as the team’s first Registered Dietitian! Lindsay is passionate about helping others reach their health and wellness goals through small, sustainable and realistic changes. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, completed her Dietetic Internship at Yale New Haven Hospital, and previously worked as an inpatient clinical dietitian at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. She is currently building a house with her husband, whom she met at Penn State, and her dog, Brooks.

ConnectCare3’s newest Registered Dietitian loves working with people to improve their relationship with food as a way to achieve good health. “I am a foodie at heart and find joy in helping others navigate food and nutrition in their own lives,” Kate says. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master of professional studies in nutritional sciences from Penn State University. Outside of work, Kate enjoys her large family (she is a triplet), soccer, and experimenting with new recipes.

Donna is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree from York College and practice in critical care and cardiac telemetry, as well as experience as a practical nursing clinical instructor and health coach. Outside of ConnectCare3, Donna loves to spend time outdoors in all seasons — from alpine skiing in the winter with her sons, to watching her daughter play lacrosse in the spring, to cycling and daily walks with her Brittany Spaniel, Milo.

ConnectCare3 welcomes its newest nurse navigator, Deb Roedema. Deb has been a nurse for 25 years, with experience in psychology, cardiology, gastroenterology, school nursing, and clinical research. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Goshen College, a BSN from Millersville University, and an MEd from Eastern University. Deb also is an American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking® Facilitator. Outside of ConnectCare3, you can find Deb on the beach.

ConnectCare3 welcomes Phil as its newest health coach! Phil has extensive experience as a fitness specialist in both private and institutional settings, and has earned degrees in exercise science and physiology from East Stroudsburg University. He is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and an American Lung Association (ALA) Freedom from Smoking Facilitator®, and he’s trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by the National Council for Behavioral Health. Phil cheers for Penn State, the Miami Dolphins, and the New York Yankees.

Taylor is an ACE Certified Health Coach, American Lung Association (ALA) Free from Smoking Facilitator, and is Certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Along with these certifications, Taylor has degrees in Health Science and Exercise Science and Wellness. She has over 13 years’ experience coaching and mentoring field hockey athletes. She was a part of the USA Women’s National Field Hockey Team from 2016-2021. Taylor loves the beach, paddle-boarding, hiking, and traveling to new places.

An oncology-certified nurse and board-certified nurse executive, Kyle brings 10 years of experience in emergency medicine, outpatient oncology, and medical infusion, as well as five years of leadership experience to the role of Senior Director, Chronic Disease Management & Cost Containment. A huge Philly sports fan, Kyle also enjoys golfing and hiking with his family.

When groups have questions about what ConnectCare3 can do for their employees, they talk to Chris. A graduate of Elizabethtown College, Chris uses his sales background to match groups to the ConnectCare3 services that not only best suit their employees’ needs, but also may translate into increased productivity, less time off work and healthcare savings for their companies. Chris is a familiar face in the Lancaster soccer world, serving as a coach and as the technical director of the Lancaster Elite Soccer Club.

Bobby is certified in Group Fitness Instruction, CPR/AED from the American Red Cross, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching. His experience includes over 8 years of experience as a Senior Occupational Athlete Coach, over 3 years as a Personal Trainer, 2 years as an Orangetheory Coach, and over 1 year as a Senior Wellness Solutions Consultant. For Bobby, the summers are for live music, baseball games, stand-up paddle-boarding, and the beach. Bobby is also a big fan of the New York Yankees and Bob Dylan.

Josh has a Master’s degree in Applied Health and Physiology and is a Certified Athletic Trainer. He has over 12 years of experience in Health and Wellness Solutions consulting and Injury Prevention focused services. In his spare time, Josh loves to jog and train for half and full marathons. He’s also passionate about sports in the local community and coaches Little League. Josh lives locally with his wife and three children.

As ConnectCare3 Director, Wellness Innovation Kyle helps organizations take charge of their global health through strategic wellness programming opportunities. He is a Corporate Health & Wellness Association (CHWA) certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS). Kyle has 10+ years of wellness and preventive solutions experience in various roles from coaching to consulting. Kyle is a husband and father of two and church youth leader who enjoys nearly all sports or outdoor activities.

As a ConnectCare3 Wellness Solutions Consultant, Kailey uses her extensive background in public health and health communications to turn often-complex information into clear-cut concepts from which everyone can benefit. Kailey holds a master’s degree in Public Health from Liberty University, is a professional member of the American Public Health Association, and is studying to become a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking healthy dishes for friends and family, and spending time in the garden and at the beach, and traveling.

Lisa, an American Council on Exercise (ACE)-certified personal trainer, comes to ConnectCare3 with 15 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry (specializing in senior fitness), including nine years as an employee-wellness coach. She graduated from Wilson College with a bachelor’s degree in exercise & sports science, and was once a competitive gymnast; she still enjoys coaching part-time and taking her daughters to NCAA gymnastics competitions.

Matthew brings more than 20 years of experience in health and wellness solutions, consulting, and coaching to ConnectCare3, where he will be assisting both public and private-sector clients. Matthew is passionate about youth sports — he is a season ticket-holder for Penn State wrestling, coaches Little League, and leads a traveling baseball organization. He lives locally with his wife and four children.

Michele is a Senior Wellness Solutions Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the wellness and fitness industry. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Michele is a mother of four children and a grandmother of four. In her free time, she spends time with her family, cooks, bakes, and reads. She loves vacationing at the beach during the summer.

Whether helping groups connect their employees with valuable wellness services or spending a Saturday completing a century ride through Lancaster County, Scott always gives 100%. Scott’s extensive career in sales, marketing, and non-profit development enhance his interactions with groups seeking more information about ConnectCare3’s services. He’ll break down ConnectCare3’s offerings to best match them with an employer’s unique employee needs — which in turn may help reduce an employer’s healthcare costs. Scott also enjoys swimming and volunteering with the Rotary Club.

Marisa is a certified 200 Hr. RYT & Integrative Holistic Health Coach through IIN trained in MBSR “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction”, Breath-work, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Informed Polyvagal Theory and is a Certified Hypnotist. She earned her Associates in Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management AAS from Harrisburg Area Community College and has a background in Plant Based Nutrition from ECornell. She has a passion for learning, teaching and spending time in nature with her three children. In her spare time, you can find her creating with plants and flowers while studying Herbalism.