David Chau

David brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in PACE operations and healthcare management. Most recently, he served as the Program Director for ArchCare Senior Life PACE in the Bronx, where he …

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Angel Lyles, RN, BSN

Angel joined LSMNJ as Administrator, Journey Hospice when the Central PA office opened in 2025. Her love of healthcare began during childhood while she was being raised in a personal care home her parents …

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Suzanne Kucker

Suzanne came to Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey with greater than 25 years in health care.  She has held clinical leadership roles in variety of health care environments including skilled nursing, assisted living, …

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Jennifer Blanchard

Jennifer Blanchard recently joined LSMNJ as Administrator of SpiriCare and Journey Hospice of North Jersey. Jennifer brings extensive home healthcare leadership experience, from skilled pediatrics to geriatric home-based care. In addition, Jennifer held a …

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Michael Schauffele

Michael Schauffele joined Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey as Regional Director of Plant Operations. Michael’s professional career in construction, facilities management, safety, and security has spanned more than 20 years, including 15 years …

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Denise Raymond

Denise Raymond is the Administrator for Journey Hospice in the South Jersey area. Since joining Journey in 2019 Denise, has served as the Director of Nursing, successfully building a strong clinical team and a …

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Alison Lauck

Alison Lauck joined LSMNJ in 2019 as the Vice President of Philanthropy. Alison brings with her an array of knowledge and experience. Her well-rounded career includes fund development, event planning, and operations.  She achieved …

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Mercy Gonzales, RN, CDP, CALA, LNHA

Mercy Gonzales recently re-joined Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey as Vice President, Community Based Services and Special Projects. She previously spent over 18 years with LSMNJ as an executive director, administrator, and director …

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