Management Team
Our management philosophy can be summed up by our primary and foremost core value:
Supporting People is First
Today’s human service organizations operate in a complex environment which requires accountability and compliance with voluminous federal and state regulations. Not only do we continually strive to meet or exceed every compliance measure, it is our highest priority to ensure we never lose sight of our reason for being—the people we support. That was the original vision of founder Neal Ouellett, and it steadfastly remains today. Below are members of our management team. They are representative of hundreds more who dedicate their careers to helping people with disabilities have a good life. The primary job of our management team is to give our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Home Providers all of the tools, support and encouragement they need to provide the best service to those we support.
Joanne Malise
Rhode Island Director
Joanne Malise, MSW, LCSW has over thirty years of experience with the Rhode Island developmental disabilities systems. She leads a dynamic team of professionals committed to providing the guidance and support needed to help people to live safely in the community, and experience lives filled with friends, family, personal growth and opportunities. She is a strong advocate for personalized supports and community inclusion
Sandi Dolbeare
Director of Human Resources
Sandi Dolbeare brings more than three decades of dedicated experience in the health and human services field to her role as Director of Human Resources at Living Innovations, a service of Mosaic. Since joining the team in 2014, Sandi has applied her extensive background to shape the organization's approach to its most valuable asset: its people. Her career has allowed her to serve the community in various capacities, providing a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of the field. Sandi’s leadership philosophy is built on compassion and support. She firmly believes that fostering a caring and positive work environment is key to empowering employees to thrive, innovate, and, ultimately, deliver the highest quality of service and care. Sandi’s commitment to Living Innovations is a testament to her belief that a strong, supported workforce is the foundation of a successful and impactful organization.
Andrew Taranko
Maine Director
Andrew Taranko has been with Living Innovations since 2006. After graduating from Bentley College with a degree in Business Management, Andrew spent time studying at the Muskie School of Public Service and Management. He has spent more than 25 years working in Maine in education, behavioral health, autism and developmental services. He is also an expert in Shared Living and community-based services.
Jeff Olkovikas
IT Director
Jeff Olkovikas joined Living Innovations in 2016 after serving in the U.S. Air Force. As the Director of IT, Jeff specializes in selecting and maintaining technology solutions that support Living Innovations’ mission of supporting people with diverse needs to have a good life at home and in the community. Jeff is passionate about leveraging technology to improve quality of life and create more inclusive opportunities for the people the company serves. He has been instrumental in implementing secure and accessible digital platforms, ensuring all employees have the reliable tools they need to provide exceptional care.
Michelle Donovan
New Hampshire Director
Michelle Donovan is originally from Massachusetts and has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education in Counseling. Starting her career in 1987, she has a deep wealth of experience providing services to people with behavioral health and developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Joining Living Innovations in 2014, she is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities of all kinds are afforded the opportunity to live the highest quality of life.