Oregon Long Term
Care Social Work Association-
Serving social workers since 1989
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Serving social workers since 1989
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Board Members
Bios of your Board, 2007 Jim Nicholas, Past Consulting President 2006-2007, President 2005, Co-President 2004, Area 2 Rep 2003 Jim received his MSW from Syracuse University (NY) and served as Social Services Director for the Holy Redeemer Health System for 3 ˝ years in Philadelphia, PA. He currently works as Social Services Director at Mt. View Rehab (Avamere) in Oregon City. Jim has been a member of OLTCSWA since 2002. Tami Black, President 2005-2007, Vice President 2004-2005 Tami graduated from Marylhurst University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, concentrating in Psychology. Tami has sixteen years of Social Work experience with the past five in a LTC setting. She is an Alzheimer’s Association endorsed Support Group Facilitator. Currently, Tami is Social Service Director for Mary’s Woods, a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Lake Oswego. Karen Garrett, Secretary, 2005-2007 Karen was born and raised in Ontario on the eastern side of Oregon and Idaho border. She moved to Vancouver 16 years ago. Her interest in social work started in Jr. High and continued on through college. She was a Social work trainee for the State of Idaho for two years. She had her own caseload of seniors at a local nursing home and enjoyed working with them. She graduated with an AA degree in Psychology and Sociology. Many years later, she returned to college and received her Family Studies Bachelor degree from Western Baptist College in 2000. She worked at Fort Vancouver Convalescence Center in Vancouver and Gateway Care and Retirement before acquiring her current position at Holladay Park Plaza as Director of Social Services. Connie Corey, Treasurer, 2006-2007 Connie entered health care 12 years ago. She developed an interest in “Health Care” due to circumstances of her father's failing health. At one time – by the suggestion of a friend – who is a R.N. she did start a plan to become a nurse. She completed a two-year program of pre-requisites for the nursing school of study. Her interest in nursing evolved along the way. She has worked for seven years as an “Activity Director”. She now functions as SSD at Village Manor. When people ask what it is that she does for a living, she proudly states that she is “ A professional Advocate for those that do not have a voice” She feels privileged that she is able to enhance the lives of these residents. Working with a team that cares about the lives of residents, we can and do daily make a difference – we do enhance the lives of these residents. In turn, these residents give back to us – in their own special manner – they enhance our lives. Amie Clark, Vice President 2006-2007, Administrative Assistant 2004- 2005 Amie has worked with seniors in many capacities throughout her career. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Montana, and has maintained a focus on elder care since. As a social worker, she has broad experience working as a Long Term Care Ombudsman, Meals on Wheels Case Manager, and Social Services Director. She currently owns and operates her referral and case management service for seniors, The Senior Resource Network. Amie has always loved working with seniors and finds the best reward in knowing she has enhanced someone’s life by being a small part of it. Beth Story, Administrative Assistant 2006-2007 Beth Story has worked in the field of health care since 1999, shortly after moving to Portland from her home state of Montana. Beth’s expertise is compiled from her experience working in Skilled Nursing Facilities as an Activities Director, Business Office Manager, and Medical Records Director.
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