Lutheran Homes of South Carolina leadership and staff members have one thing in common: a passion for the well-being of older adults. We believe in compassionate, person-centered care and supporting our residents and members to live a fulfilling life throughout their retirement.
We welcome you to contact our leadership using their contact information below.
After serving as Plan Counselor for BeWell@Home, Dina was promoted to Program Director in 2022. She has experience working with individuals in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, home care, and hospice. This experience gives her the knowledge to help people talk about the options they have in planning for long-term care. Dina attended the College of Charleston, and received a B.A. in Communications and Health Promotions.
A Charleston native, Dina enjoys spending her free time on the beach reading a good book, participating in art and craft projects, and visiting family on the Australia coast. She currently lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, bird, and three pug dogs.
Katharine oversees member health and wellness planning and the coordination of care services. Katharine grew up in Mt. Pleasant where she worked as a volunteer with older adults for many years. Katharine received her B.S. in Psychology from the College of Charleston and her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Katharine had specializations in health and mental health. She enjoys serving as resource for individuals who want to improve or maintain the health of their minds and bodies. She has worked in a variety of fields including addiction, autism, foster care, care coordination, sleep therapy, research, and trauma. Katharine always seeks to align her profession with her value of serving others. She is also a certified yoga instructor for all ages and experience levels.
Jake is a decorated veteran of the United States Air Force, who retired after 20 years of service. He completed two tours in Iraq and five in Afghanistan. During and after his service, he continued his education and found a passion for healthcare. Jake received his B.S. in Healthcare Administration with an emphasis on Health Science from Tennessee Technological University and is experienced working with older adults and meeting their unique needs. Jake moved to Charleston in August 2020, where he began his career with Lutheran Homes of South Carolina-Franke at Seaside and was promoted to Plan Counselor at BeWell@Home in 2022.
Jake has a daughter, Adeline, and an Australian Shepherd named Skylar. They enjoy spending their down time walking and biking trails, anything that has to do with water and being outside