Meet Our Team
Carolyn Reed, MSW, CSW
Director of Aging Services
I have been at Bear River Aging for 8 years. I am a Master’s Level Certified Social Worker with Clinical expertise. As the Director of Aging Services, I am here to help you sort out the issues that arise as the aging process affects you and your family. With a plethora of experience and education we, at Bear River Aging, can give you the tools you need for a smoother aging experience.
Chad Fairbanks, SSW
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
I have been in the social services field for 20 years. I am the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for our Tri-county area, which means I work as an advocate for those living in long-term care facilities. Defending the rights of our most vulnerable populations is something I am passionate about.
Carma Parks, ASW
Caregiver Case Manager
As a caregiver case manager, I will equip you with the necessary education and resources to help with the overwhelming task of providing care for your loved one as you navigate the healthcare maze. My Goal is to help you know you are not alone in this endeavor.
Keirstin Meyer, MS
Fiscal Administrator/ Long-Term Care Ombudsman
I have been with Bear River Aging for 8 years. I have my Master’s in Gerontology which gives me a great insight to the issues the population we represent. I am the Fiscal Administrator and work to keep the funding moving fluidly for all the State and Federal Aging programs we implement.
Melissa Lewis, SSW
Aging Waiver Case Manager
I have been with BRAG for 28 years. I have my SSW and work as the Case Manager for the Aging Waiver program. This program supports seniors to live in their own homes. I also supervise the State Health Insurance programs – SHIP for Cache, Box Elder and Rich Counties.
Shanna Andersen, SSW
County Veterans Service Officer/ Veterans Benefit Specialist
As a social worker, I have extensive experience working with the aging population. I am the County Veterans Service Officer providing case management, education, referral, and health care benefits connections. My role is to connect veterans to all things related to pension, service connections, and veteran support benefits.
Shelly Andrus, AS
Intake Specialist/Caregiver Case Manager/Alternatives Case Manager
I have been working with seniors for over 15 years. All inquiries about services and assistance, will be filtered through the Intake process that I oversee. Case management of the Alternatives program is another role I fill to assist in supporting our senior population. This program can assist our seniors with support services to live in their home.
Jaycee Harrison, BSW
Aging Waiver Case Manager
I am a social worker that has worked with older adults for 5+ years. I am a case manager for the Aging Waiver Program and Veteran Self Directed Care Program. I enjoy helping older adults be able to stay in their homes when safely possible and working together to find the best possible outcomes for each of my clients.
Tammy Hadley
SHIP Coordinator/Intake Specialist/Admin Associate
I have worked with seniors for the past 25 years. I work as the Box Elder County State Health Insurance program – SHIP Counselor. My role is to assist clients with Medicare/Medicaid education counseling. I also work with programs to help prevent Medicare fraud and abuse.