Samantha Fox Hollander is a Licensed Clinical Master of Social Work (LCSW) and a Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM). She is recognized as a Geriatric Care Manager and is a member of the Aging Life Care Association™.

Samantha graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Gerontology from Towson University. She was awarded a full scholarship to Hunter College School of Social Work and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work with a focus in health and aging. She believes that people are capable of thriving regardless of age or challenge if given the proper support and tools. She is committed to helping people with disabilities and older adults live safer lives, in their own homes, while engaging in activities they love. She has been a Geriatric Care Manager in New York City for over 12 years and has helped over 300 people spend the remainder of their lives with dignity and respect. Samantha is the owner of Samantha Fox Care Consulting, LCSW, PLLC, a care management and consulting firm based in NYC.

Samantha was also a researcher in the field of unmet needs amongst older adult and home care issues, conducting research from grants funded by the Department for the Aging (DFTA). She has also spoken on a number of topics related to aging.

Samantha lives in NYC with her husband and three children.

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Mariel Ferree, LCSW joined Samantha Fox Care Consulting in 2016. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at George Mason University in Virginia and received her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work with a focus in Gerontology and Palliative care from Yeshiva University. Mariel became skilled in evaluating needs within the household through conducting home visits to clients with mental illness.

Through her work to decrease the emotional burden for cancer patients, their families and the bereaved, Mariel became skilled at evaluating needs within the household for both safety and ease. Mariel consistently encourages storytelling as she believes it fosters adaptive coping within the aging process. Mariel's main goal is to keep her clients in their homes so they can age with comfort and dignity.

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Elizabeth Levine, LMSW joined Samantha Fox Care Consulting in 2018. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services at SUNY New Paltz and a Master's degree in Social Work at Lehman College. She is also a graduate of the NY Community Trust Leadership Fellows program at Baruch College. Elizabeth is a practicing psychotherapist who values person-centered and strength based care.

She has over 10 years of experience working with older adults and their families, an expertise regarding caregiver support, hoarding, administrative leadership and successfully engaging with the Alzheimer's and Dementia populations. Her experience within New York City's aging network built competence as a Geriatric Care Manager in the facilitation of leading support groups for caregivers, risk assessment in home visits, care planning, and public benefits access. Elizabeth is committed to ensuring that the voices of older adults are heard and that their needs are met.

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Shara Holzberg joined Samantha Fox Care in 2023. With over 15 years of experience working with people who have neurological, neuromuscular and cognitive illnesses, her passion is helping aging adults maintain their voice, expression and fostering advocacy of their desires.

Shara received dual BS degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and Psychology from Towson University and her MS degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from William Paterson University.

She spent 11 years in the Neurology Department at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC, where she hones in on and elevated her clinical and research skills. Through this experience with medically complex neurological illness, Shara became skilled at creating safe, comfortable, multi-disciplinary home care plans for adults experiencing significant deteriorating health.

Shara has been active within the ALS and Alzheimer’s disease communities since 2005 and has been interested in clinical research and drug development for management of these illness since 2014.

Shara’s main goal is to keep her clients at home and help ease client and caregiver burdens that come with managing illness and change.

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Lindsay Mauer Berez, LMSW joined Samantha Fox Care Consulting in 2025, bringing a strong background in medically complex care management and social work, along with a deep commitment to supporting families. She holds a degree in Family Studies and Community Development from Towson University and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Hunter College, where she specialized in Group Work with a focus on lifespan development and family systems.

Lindsay’s professional foundation was shaped early in her career through work at Sunrise Day Camp, serving children with cancer and their families. This experience sparked her understanding of the emotional and logistical complexities of caregiving—a perspective that now deeply informs her approach to working with older adults and their loved ones.

Over the past decade, Lindsay has built a career centered on creating responsive, relationship-based services in community settings. Her skills in psychosocial assessment, care planning, crisis intervention, and family mediation are grounded in best practices in geriatric care. She brings particular strength in helping aging individuals maintain independence and dignity while guiding families through transitions in care, memory loss, and changing health needs.

At Samantha Fox Care Consulting, Lindsay specializes in helping older adults and their families navigate the aging journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence. She advocates fiercely for her clients, ensuring they receive the support they need—whether aging in place, accessing home and community-based services, or exploring long-term care options outside of the home.

Lindsay lives in New Jersey with her husband and twin daughters and continues to be inspired by the resilience, wisdom, and stories of the older adults she serves.

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Megan Allen, OTR CNS is an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist with over seven years of dedicated service in both clinical and leadership roles, specializing in geriatric care. Megan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Studies and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She is a certified Neuro Specialist (CNS) from The Neuro Specialist Institute and is certified in LSVT-BIG. She is deeply passionate about enabling older adults to maintain independence, and then age with dignity in the comfort of their homes.

Formerly, a Senior Occupational Therapist at Outreach Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation, Megan leads with purpose—facilitating program development and driving collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Her leadership has been instrumental in streamlining care processes, developing educational in-services, and ensuring continuity of care for complex client needs. With advanced training in neurorehabilitation, Megan brings valuable insight into supporting individuals with cognitive decline and neurological conditions. Her leadership, compassion, and advocacy for aging in place continue to shape a career focused on both healing and human connection.

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Nicoletta Buonasera, MPA is a highly skilled and compassionate Geriatric Care Manager with extensive experience serving vulnerable populations, particularly within the aging community. A graduate of San Diego State University with a Master's in Public Administration, she has dedicated her career to advocating for elderly individuals, especially those affected by felony sex crimes, domestic violence, and the complex challenges of rehabilitation and recovery.

With a deep expertise in trauma-informed care, Nicoletta excels at helping individuals rebuild trust, restore their sense of agency, and regain a sense of wholeness during their most challenging times. Her approach is deeply empathetic, empowering clients to navigate difficult circumstances while promoting healing and autonomy.

Throughout her career, Nicoletta has worked in a range of settings, including assisted living and transitional living environments. As a Case Manager, she has forged strong, meaningful relationships with countless families, each with unique needs. She is known for her ability to assemble and lead collaborative teams that craft tailored solutions, addressing both immediate and long-term goals. Nicoletta's unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those in need makes her a standout professional in the field of geriatric care.

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Emily Hauser is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in elder justice and advocacy for vulnerable aging adults in New York City. Emily earned her Master of Social Work from New York University's Silver School of Social Work and holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Ithaca College. Formerly with the Carter Burden Network, Emily provided and now continues to provide critical support to older adult clients through individual counseling, crisis intervention, and the development of trauma-informed safety plans. She is a staunch advocate for her clients within the legal system and is committed to empowering them through education and community/private/insurance-based resource navigation.

Her clinical skills are enriched by a diverse background that includes managing client services at a high-volume food pantry, assisting with barriers to employment at Hot Bread Kitchen, and extensive international experience as an educator and manager with the elderly in Japan. A skilled linguist, Emily is fluent in French, proficient in Spanish, and conversational in Japanese, Chineseand Portuguese, allowing her to connect with a wide range of individuals.

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