MEET THE TOWN SQUARE JERSEY SHORE TEAM

Kevin’s guiding principle is the belief that everything we do and every decision we make is an opportunity to improve the life of another.

Following this belief, Kevin has been helping improve the lives of our senior population for over 25 years. He began his career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and soon realized he wanted to further his education and pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Kevin proceeded to earn his master’s in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University and quickly returned to the senior care world. As a certified physical therapist, he delivered care in areas such as Cardiac Rehabilitation and Traumatic Brain Injury, spending the majority of his time working in homecare with the elderly population.

While in homecare, Kevin identified a need for supportive services that help aging individuals remain at home. This realization led naturally to the next chapter in his career: opening Senior Helpers Cherry Hill in 2007 and later Senior Helpers Ocean County, which he continues to own and operate today.

The opening of Town Square at the Jersey Shore and Town Square at Princeton represents yet another new chapter in Kevin’s accomplished career. His leadership at the center is guided by his belief in its mission, to pioneer services that help seniors lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

Linda has been in a management position at Senior Helpers and Town Square for 10 years. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a PAC trained Trainer, and a Memory Bridge graduate. She has over 18 years’ experience specializing in senior care, first as an Activity Director in Assisted Living and then as Director of Operations for Senior Helpers of Ocean County, before launching into her business development and leadership role with Town Square.

She is often a presenter for training and for educational workshops for dementia care and other topics about aging well. Her passion for supporting caregivers with education and resources arises from her journey through dementia with her mother.

Linda served as an active collaborator for the construction and development of all three of New Jersey’s Town Square locations—Town Square at the Jersey Shore, Town Square at Princeton, and Town Square at Marlton. She’s proud to be an important part in bringing this new vital resource to NJ’s senior population. Linda thrives on cultivating mutual relationships with our members and their families. “We are fellow human beings making human connections that emerge when we come along side one another—when we are present with each other—when heart meets heart.

Kristen Heaney has been Center Director for Town Square at the Jersey Shore since February 2022. She was promoted in September 2022 to Regional Center Director for all of our NJ Town Square locations. Kristen has over 25 years of experience in the senior living industry, including long-term care, subacute rehab, and assisted living.

Kristen graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in recreation management and is a licensed nursing home administrator. After graduating, she worked for a few years as an activity director and a director of memory care before becoming an administrator.

Over the past 22 years, Kristen has worked for the Hackensack Meridian Health post-acute care division. While with Hackensack Meridian Health, she has been part of five new community development projects and has experience with executive leadership and operations.

Kristen is honored to be a part of the Town Square family and continues to be as excited each day as she was the first time she walked in the front doors into Glenner Park.

Lisa is an experienced healthcare professional with nearly two decades of expertise in various roles. Lisa has a diverse background that includes serving as a Director of Marketing, Life Enrichment Leader, Hospital Liaison, and Transitional Care Manager. Lisa obtained a Marketing undergraduate degree from Rowan College. Lisa’s experience in these positions has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry and the unique challenges it presents.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Lisa cherishes the moments spent with her two teenage daughters. Equally significant is Lisa’s relationship with her husband, an active member of the US Army. Recognizing the sacrifices, he makes for their family and the nation, Lisa prioritizes quality time with him. Lisa also has a German Shepherd, Gunner that she adores.

Lisa is ready to enhance the lives of those she serves at Town Square and Senior Helpers and is dedicated to ensuring that they feel valued and cared for. She is passionate about providing compassionate care not only to the individuals she serves but also to their families.

Center Director, Jill Ippolito comes to Town Square at the Jesey Shore with a diverse background. She has 25 years of experience in administration, customer relations, and sales. Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She spent over twenty years in the New Jersey Governor’s office before finding her passion in the Senior Living Industry. Her most recent adventures have been in Assisted Living as a Director of Admissions and Sales.

Jill’s compassion and love shine through every day, starting with her morning welcome to each member. In addition to great relationships with members, a primary goal for Jill is extending that connection to the Town Square families who are an integral part of our community. Her ever-present smile and enthusiasm are contagious. Her advocacy for the members and support for the Town Square Team are a primary focus of her day. Jill is honored to be a part of the Town Square growing family.

Kristen Kaplan, Enrollment Manager, gained her interest in healthcare and caregiving while working in Activities for long-term care residents in a subacute facility. She spent that time building relationships and obtaining knowledge in many aspects of senior social wellness and livelihood. From there, she moved on to a role as a paraprofessional working within the special education platform for middle school students. These positions have brought her a great deal of compassion and knowledge in her ability to support our members along with their loved ones.

Previously, Kristen obtained a degree in merchandising and management and worked in various areas of the retail field. After starting a family, she stepped away from working in buying and took some time to figure out her next endeavor. She has always had a strong sense of community and has been involved with volunteering and assisting others throughout the years. Kristen is thrilled to be at Town Square and contributing to providing exemplary service for families while navigating their needs. She is excited to see how beneficial the programming and philosophy is in making a difference in the lives of our members.

Our Administrative Business Coordinator, Mary-Ann Landi, brings over 25 years of administrative and management experience to her position. She has a strong background in operations management. Her former roles include HR and payroll management for an in-home nursing care agency.

Mary-Ann earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Rutgers and holds an MBA in Management from FDU.