Staff

Liz has 30+ years of experience working with seniors.  She received her BS in Mental Health from Tufts University in 1986 and her Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College in 1989.  She has served as Paine Senior Services’ Executive Director since 2000. In her capacity as Executive Director, she  has served as Board President for both Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and for the Cambridge Council on Aging.  She currently serves on the City of Cambridge’s Community Benefits Advisory Committee.

Liz is the proud and loving mother of an adult daughter, Caitlin, and the proud and loving daughter of David and Pearl, who, along with her brother and sisters, she helped care for until their passing.  There are many life lessons she has learned from her work and she is both humbled and proud of any role she can play in helping clients age with dignity.

Maureen has been a Social Worker and SHINE (Service Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Counselor with PSS since 2004 providing assistance with money management, organizing and health insurance advice to Cambridge elders.

“I enjoy educating elders and their family members on resources and helping them navigate complex healthcare and public benefit systems. The options can be overwhelming, leading people to postpone making decisions that could make their life much easier.”

Maureen received her MSW from Boston University School of Social Work in 2000. She has been a Medical Social Worker for the Cambridge Health Alliance and a Geriatric Psychiatry Social Worker at Mount Auburn Hospital prior to joining PSS.

Maureen has been the Co-chair of Somerville/Cambridge Alzheimer’s Partnership. A board member of the Cambridge Council on Aging. Also a member the City of Cambridge Hoarding Coalition and Cambridge Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition (CEAPC). Maureen is currently a member of the Loan Advisory Committee for the Home Improvement Program (HIP) of Homeowners Rehab.