Heather Frenette, RN, MSN, CMC - Chief Operating Officer/Care Manager 

Ms. Frenette is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Private Fiduciary who focuses her practice on the care needs of elderly, disabled, and mentally ill persons.  She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Baylor University, a Masters of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington, and a Masters level Certificate in Gerontology from Arizona State University.  Ms. Frenette is also a Certified Care Manager (CMC) through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers.  Ms. Frenette is actively involved in the Western Region National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers as both a Board Member and an Officer from 2001-2009.  In 2006, Ms. Frenette was recognized as a Fellow of the Leadership Academy, a distinction awarded to those geriatric care managers with comprehensive experience. She has also received the Rose Kleiner Award for excellence and achievement in the field of Professional Geriatric Care Management.  As an advocate for the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill, Ms. Frenette believes that every person deserves a chance to live his/her life at the highest functional level in the least restrictive environment possible.  Ms. Frenette is a member of the Arizona Fiduciary Association, the Arizona Geriatrics Society and the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers where she is currently on the Board of Directors. She is also a Non-voting Constituent Member of the Arizona State Bar Elder Law & Mental Health Section and the Probate & Trust Sections, serving on the Executive Council for the Elder Law & Mental Health Section.

Graham Thema, CQSW, MSW, ASW - Care Manager

Mr. Thema has been with Arizona Care Management since 2001.  He is a Masters prepared social worker with a liberal arts background.  His career spans two decades and two countries, Great Britain and the United States.  Born in England, he graduated with his Masters degree jointly from Nene College in Britain and the University of Wisconsin.  He is also a Certified Care Manager (CMC) through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Mr. Thema was further awarded his ASW, (approved social worker under the mental health act of Great Britain), the equivalent of the United States LCSW.  Mr. Thema has extensive experience in crisis intervention, mental health issues, and family counseling.  Upon moving to the United States in the late 1980's, Mr. Thema worked as a hospital social worker covering the Emergency Room with additional responsibilities in oncology and home health.  Mr. Thema is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Debra Strecker, CNA - Care Management Assistant

Ms. Strecker has been with Arizona Care Management since 2000.  She is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is currently working towards a nursing degree.  Ms. Strecker has been working with the geriatric population since 1994. 

Suzette Armijo- Community Outreach Liaison

Ms. Armijo began with Arizona Care Management in 2009. She is implementing a Community Outreach department to help educate the community about our services.  Ms. Armijo brings over 10 years of marketing, advertising and public relations experience to our team.  She is a an advocate with the Alzheimer's Association as well as a committee member for Public Policy with the Desert Southwest Chapter.

In addition, we provide Guardianship, Conservatorship, Trustee, Personal Representative and POA services through The Sun Valley Group, Inc.  Our Care Management staff works closely with our Fiduciary staff to provide full service Care Management and Fiduciary Services.  Arizona Care Management is a division of The Sun Valley Group, Inc.