Our Dedicated Team

Leslie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. She received her Master of Social Work Degree from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, and an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families within the mental health, developmental disabilities, and geriatric populations. 

Leslie has been with ANS since 2015, providing care management, psychotherapy, and consultation services.  Leslie utilizes warmth and creativity with a touch of humor in forming connections with her clients. Leslie’s clients and their families appreciate her calming presence and patience. She brings her musical background to social work and can often be found visiting her clients with her guitar in tow.   

In her free time, Leslie enjoys creating music with her husband and two daughters, plays percussion in a local community band, and is on a mission to camp or hike in every state. 

Alison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. She received her Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The George Washington University.
Alison honed her social work skills working in a hospital psychiatric unit and a skilled nursing facility. 

Alison has been with ANS since 2015, providing psychotherapy, consultation, and care management services to older adults and their families. She has extensive experience with dementia and has particular interest in supporting families as they navigate its unique challenges.
Alison’s clients appreciate her calm confidence and authentic, reassuring manner. Alison has been an expert speaker on several panels and has given talks to professionals and members of the community.  

Outside of work, Alison enjoys being part of two book clubs and spending time outdoors with her husband and twin toddlers. 

Linda Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland in 1988 and has since been an adjunct professor at Catholic University’s Graduate School of Social Work. Linda has co-authored a chapter in a book about sibling relationships titled “Working with Siblings When Aging Parents Need Care,” which was published by Columbia University Press in 2016. 

Linda has been working with ANS since 2006. Her primary focus is on providing psychotherapy to adult children and caregivers of aging individuals, with a particular emphasis on those affected by dementia. 

Outside of work, Linda enjoys running, reading, spending time outdoors, and being with her family and friends. She is a lifelong learner, continually expanding her knowledge and skillset. 

Robin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland. Robin has dedicated herself to working with seniors for over 25 years across a range of industry sectors, including: assisted living, transportation, adult day centers, hospice/palliative care, and non-profits.  

At ANS, Robin provides consultation, care management, and psychotherapy. She is a highly regarded support group leader, expertly facilitating caregiver support groups in senior living communities. 

In her spare time, Robin enjoys spending time and traveling with her family. An avid theatre buff, she can also be found singing songs from various musicals while weeding her garden. 

Johanna is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. She has a degree in English from Carleton College in Northfield, MN, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. 
After switching careers from nonprofit arts management to social work, Johanna directed the arts and complementary therapies program for a Maryland hospice and worked as a social worker for a home health agency. Johanna also currently volunteers as a bereavement support group facilitator at a non-profit hospice organization.  

At ANS, Johanna provides care management and consultation. She enjoys sharing laughter with her clients and supporting families on their journey through this phase of life. Her strengths include communication, creativity, and grief support.  

A native Washingtonian, Johanna is a longtime resident of Montgomery County. In her spare time, she travels, swims, hikes, reads, and walks Jake the dog. 

Olivia is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of New York at Oswego. She completed her Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Louisville. In addition to her degrees, Olivia has earned a Professional Geriatric Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Certificate to further support her work with older adults.  

During her graduate career, Olivia worked with individuals and families, focusing on older adult community health and wellness. She has had experience in various long-term care facility roles, including activities, small groups facilitation, social services, and chronic care management.  

At ANS, Olivia provides care management and consultation. Olivia’s clients appreciate her thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and clear communication. 

Olivia utilizes her passion for art both personally and professionally. As an avid painter, she enjoys connecting with individuals to learn more about their own creative passions. Olivia has volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association as a program facilitator as well as with her local library as a painting instructor. 

Jashawn is a D.C. native, born and raised in Southeast. She is a current business student at Trinity Washington University, expecting to graduate with her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Human Resources. Jashawn specializes in executive, finance, and operational management.  

Jashawn’s belief is that the key to life is relating to others and forming meaningful connections. Her passion is advocating for the well-being of vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and disabled persons. In her spare time, she enjoys adventures with her family and friends, attending community events, going to concerts and engaging in self-care, and mindfulness routines.

Barbara is a pioneer in her field. She and Grace Lebow co-founded Aging Network Services in 1982 to offer truly individual strategies for dealing with aging parents. At the time, few private helping resources existed. It was also their innovative idea to create the first national long-distance network of care managers engaged in private advocacy.

For adult children, she has been a consultant, psychotherapist, and care manager. For the media, she has been a source of authoritative comment related to care management. Barbara has given many lectures on complex care issues and is the co-author of Coping with Your Difficult Older Parent: A Guide for Stressed-Out Children, which has been continuously in print since 1999.