Speakers

Rick Bloemen started Colorado Senior Care Advisors in January of 2011 with the purpose of helping people find the “right” situation for their loved ones as they age. After many personal journeys of helping his family and friends find individual help, including Homecare services, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Long-Term Care services and realizing that there were no good resources to turn to, Rick decided to research and develop his own Geriatric Consulting Service.

What started out originally to offer help to case managers and social workers, quickly turned into a leading Geriatric Consulting Service in the Denver-Metro Area, helping individuals and professional people get the information needed to make an informed decision on the care and services needed for their own loved ones.

Colorado Senior Care Advisors has won numerous awards for outstanding service in the Home Care service industry and the Placement industry.

Rick has been a public speaker for ageing services and has been an advocate for Medicaid services and increasing Medicaid reimbursements to the Assisted Living industry.

Before starting Colorado Senior Care Advisors, Rick managed a large remodeling company in the SF Bay Area catering to the elderly and their needs. This helped light the way for the beginning of helping seniors and their families find the resources necessary to age well.

During his spare time, Rick restores and builds classic cars and is currently building a 1953 Jaguar C type Replica.

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Brief Summary of Presentation:   Will mention what ESNA Village Network is and how I came to be a part of ESNA as well as how Rotary has allowed us to accomplish agricultural projects, sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene projects (composting latrines) that have improved standards of living of many rural communities, allowing us to help bring these communities up the poverty level. Will also talk about how ESNA provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture, learn the history of El Salvador and facilitate a personal engagement with the local communities we work with through our service learning trips. All of the Rotary projects we have collaborated in have changed lives for the better and is our goal to continue to do so for years to come.

 

Guillermo’s Bio –

Guillermo – Born and raised in El Salvador, moved with his family (parents and a younger brother) to California when he was 10, where he quickly learned the new language and adapted well with the new culture. After completing his High School education and not been able to attend the School of his dream – Santa Clara University – Guillermo agreed to move back with his family to El Salvador when he was 20, where he immediately attended college. Started working with ESNA in 2009 and has continued to do so since then. Guillermo graduated from Law School in El Salvador in 2014 and is passionate and dedicated to helping those in need. He has learned a lot about his country and people since he got back to El Salvador in 2005 and has participated in several tourism courses. Guillermo has a 16-year-old son, is married to Veronica and lives next door to his parents.

Mike Dell’Orfano is the Chief Government Affairs Officer with South Metro Fire Rescue.  He has enjoyed 32 years in the fire service, serving in roles from paid-call firefighter to fire marshal to deputy fire chief, with fire agencies in California, Massachusetts, and Colorado.  He has an M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering, a B.A. in Math, is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program, and has been awarded Chief Fire Officer Designation.

Mike is a member of the Castle Pines Community Excellence Group, the Douglas County Community Foundation Board of Directors, and is an elected board member of the Tallyn’s Reach Metropolitan District.

Mike is married with two kids.  The snow and beautiful mountains brought his family to Colorado and they have enjoyed the fun ever since.