Support Systers, LLC -- Our Company

Ann V. Picardo, MSSW, LCSW - Ann Picardo is the founder and inspiration for Support Systers. Ms. Picardo is a graduate of Columbia University and University of Tennessee School of Social Work. She has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 15 years. Prior to entering the field of social work and psychotherapy, Ms. Picardo has had a diverse career in both international business and the arts. She has played a key role in launching and leading several international business ventures in the arts.

Stephen P. Kane - President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Kane brings to Support Systers his general management, marketing and business development leadership skills honed over a more than 20-year career in the financial services and technology industries. He understands the fundamental and complex challenges facing companies in the current economic climate. In leading Support Systers on a day-to-day basis, Mr. Kane draws from a unique and proven blend of strategy development and execution, general management, marketplace and business development skills honed at leading companies such as Accenture, Sapient, PWI and Reuters. Mr. Kane is a graduate of St. John’s University with a degree in Business Management. Mr. Kane is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company and drives the sales and marketing initiatives.

Kathleen A. Kane, RN, BSN - Vice President, Nursing Operations and Patient Care. Ms. Kane is responsible for field operations management, which encompasses client screening, client-nurse pairings, scheduling, reviewing client plans and supervising the nurses. Ms. Kane has a diversified health care background established over 25 years of direct nurse-patient involvement. Her experience includes hospital staff nursing, hospital nursing supervision, private practice nursing and office management. Her areas of specialization include geriatrics, oncology, cardiac, intensive care and experience with the terminally ill. Most recently Ms. Kane has been involved in elder care nursing programs. Ms. Kane’s role in community volunteer services has heightened her awareness of the needs and concerns of families confronting the complexities of caring for loved ones. As one of the first nurses to join Support Systers, Ms. Kane has demonstrated the value of the service to various health care providers and social workers within the Hunterdon Medical Center health care system. She is a graduate of Molloy University in New York and is a licensed RN, BSN in New Jersey. She plays an active role in the client acquisition process.

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