OUR TEAM
Meet Our Engagement Specialists
Our team is made up of professionals who are passionate about connecting, inspiring, and enriching the lives of older adults.
Max Pollak
Max Pollak is an internationally recognized musician, choreographer, and creator of RumbaTap®, a unique blend of tap dance, body percussion, and global rhythms. Originally from Austria, he has performed around the world, including at the Munich Opera House and the Bavarian State Opera. His artistry has also been recognized on the U.S. Postal Service Forever Stamp honoring Tap Dance.
Lynn Schwab
Lynn Schwab is a veteran tap dancer and educator with decades of experience bringing movement, rhythm, and joy to learners of all ages. A member of Feraba-ART, she has also performed with Tony Waag's Tap City on Tour, Max Pollak's RumbaTap, and Barbara Duffy and Company, appearing internationally and at Lincoln Center, The Joyce, BAM, Studio 54, and The New Victory Theater on Broadway. She is on faculty at Steps on Broadway and Tap Dance Central, and teaches internationally. Lynn believes purposeful engagement brings real connection and purpose, regardless of diagnosis or cognitive stage.
Erin Mcgill
Erin Mcgill earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Pratt Institute, where she developed a passion for incorporating patterns and textures into her artwork. Since 2004, she has run a small creative business designing handmade wearable art, toys, greeting cards, and whimsical decorative pieces inspired by her original illustrations. She is also the author and illustrator of several children's picture books.
Macy Sullivan
Macy Sullivan brings her performing arts background and over 20 years of teaching experience to Recare Home Services. She’s on faculty with Dance for PD® (Parkinson's disease) and holds a BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School. Macy specializes in nonverbal engagement, call-and-response rhythm games, and task-based activities for people living with dementia. She enjoys working with older adults in the ongoing process of discovering what brings joy, fulfillment, accomplishment, and meaningful connection.
Molly Rosenberg
Molly Rosenberg, LMSW, is a creative and compassionate social worker who enjoys bringing people together through engaging recreational and therapeutic activities. With experience working with children, adults, and seniors, she strives to create welcoming spaces where individuals can build confidence, express themselves, and experience connection through art, music, and group programming.
Michael Hauschild
Michael Hauschild is an educator, performer, and media production professional with over 15 years of teaching experience. He is an educator at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and teaches media production at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Trained with The Second City, Michael has appeared on NBC, ABC, and CBS, as well as in national commercial campaigns, and enjoys filmmaking and developing creative projects. He believes creativity has the power to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful moments for people of all ages.
Faith Kimberling
Faith Kimberling is a professional dancer and educator with decades of experience teaching movement and dance to individuals of all ages. She has taught older adult dance programs through organizations including the YMCA and Bridge for Dance, where she has seen firsthand the value of movement, creativity, and community. Drawing on a lifelong career as both a performer and teacher, Faith finds purpose in sharing her artistry with others and especially enjoys working with older adults, believing that creative, personal, and caring connections can enrich daily life.
Estie Engle
Estie Engle is a rising senior studying acting with a passion for creativity, meaningful connection, and individualized engagement. She thoughtfully adapts each session to an individual's interests, abilities, and goals, drawing on activities such as music, arts and crafts, games, reading, sensory experiences, and conversation. Estie believes that creating a warm and welcoming environment helps individuals feel engaged, connected, and valued.
Sophie Avidane
Sophie Avidane is a compassionate and talented music educator and recreational music therapist with over 10 years of experience using music to create meaningful moments of connection. She currently leads music and engagement programs in a nursing home, supporting individuals living with dementia through music, movement, and conversation. Sophie has also taught music, art, and movement at organizations including the New York Conservatory of Music and CEI Meridian. With a warm and patient approach, she tailors each session to each individual's interests and abilities, helping to spark memories, promote self-expression, and create a calm, welcoming environment where every client feels valued, connected, and cared for.
Nisha Patel Caiozzi
Nisha Patel Caiozzi is a singer, musical improvisor, and multimedia artist. She trained as an opera singer at the Oberlin and Bard Conservatory. Most notably she has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Central City Opera House, The Fisher Center, and National Sawdust. In addition to performing, she has worked in schools and nursing homes as a facilitator of musical and artistic experiences that foster connection through deep listening, observation of sensations, and open exploration. She is passionate about connecting with older adults and finding creative ways to improve their quality of life.
Zhong Mei Li
Zhongmei Li is an internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer who trained at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy and became a principal dancer and four-time national dance title winner in China. After coming to the United States, she studied at the Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham schools, performed on Broadway in The King and I, and earned her MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Founder of the Zhongmei Dance Company, she has presented original works at The Joyce Theater and collaborated with Wynton Marsalis. Zhongmei brings her extensive background in dance, movement, and the arts to creating engaging experiences for individuals and groups of varying abilities.
Emma Biffer
Emma Biffer is a music therapy student and educator with five years of experience teaching music and working with individuals with diverse needs. With a lifelong passion for music, art, and creative expression, she uses these tools to foster connection, communication, and meaningful engagement. Emma takes a holistic, humanistic approach, getting to know each individual’s unique history, personality, and interests. She thoughtfully incorporates the music and creative activities they already enjoy to create personalized moments of connection, joy, and purpose.
We are proud of our team and the meaningful work they do every day. The specialists featured here represent just a portion of our wonderful team.