HR Documentation Auditor and Denied Claims Specialist
Abigail Mameghani, RBT
Administrative Assistant
Blaine Petgrave A.A.S.
IT Support
Lorenzo Robinson
Billing/Claims Specialist
Lilyvette Abreu
Payroll Specialist
Patrick Graham
Director of IT
Jamie Paz
Billing Coordinator
Michele Altomare, BCaBA
Human Resources Manager
Ms. Michele Altomare is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University. She completed her post baccalaureate coursework in applied behavior analysis at Florida Institute of Technology. She began her career in 2012 as an ABA instructor providing 1:1 therapy to children with autism and other related disorders in home and school based settings. Michele joined the Continuum team in 2014. Prior to working in the field of ABA she worked in the fields of Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Michele is also the Behavior Tech Manager for Continuum- NJ. She is responsible for scheduling NJ’s team of Behavior Technicians, as well as recruitment and training of new Behavior Technicians. Her professional interests include language acquisition, early intervention, natural environment teaching, and training others to implement ABA programs and techniques.
Hedy McDermott
Billing Manager
Hedy McDermott is the billing manager for Continuum Homecare Solutions and Continuum Medical Staffing. She has been with Continuum since 2007. Hedy went to the Florida College for Medical and Dental Assistants in 1983. She worked for several large physicians groups prior to relocating to Northern Virginia. Hedy and her husband live in Fairfax Virginia.
Sue Steiger
Payroll
Sue Steiger has more than 25 years in the healthcare field and has been with Continuum for over 13 years. Sue currently is working with over 375 Behavior Health employees in 8 states and assists in finance and payroll. Sue loves to travel the world from the tropics to Northern Europe and visiting her daughter who resides there as an English teacher. She holds a business degree in administration.
Carolyn Donahue
Staff Accountant
Carolyn Donahue has been with Continuum for 9 years as a Staff Accountant in the Finance Department. She handles all financial transactions company wide and recently took on administering benefits for all of our employees. While she does not get to experience the day to day interaction with our clients, she is proud to be part of a company that does such a great things for children. Carolyn has been married for 12 years with two children and lives in Springfield, VA.
Andy Neatrou
Insurance Authorization Specialist
Andy Neatrour has worked as an Insurance Authorization Specialist for the Continuum Group since April 2018. He graduated from George Mason University in May 2017, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Over the years, he has been employed in a variety of positions involving personnel and money management, but has especially appreciates the mission and comradery demonstrated by the Continuum family. In his free time, Andy enjoys tabletop RPGs, drumming, and writing. He looks forward to getting married in October 2019.”
Kendra Ruckner
Credentialing and Contract Coordinator
Kendra studied Human Services with a concentration in Family Psychology at Carson Newman University in Knoxville, TN. Before coming to Continuum, she held a number of positions working with and assisting both special needs children and adults. Most recently, she worked as a preschool teacher and enjoyed being a part of the day to day development of young children! Kendra is a native Virginian but being from a military family, she grew up all over the South. For the past two years, Mrs. Ruckner and her husband lived in Norman, Oklahoma. It was a great experience but she missed Virginia every day! They have been married almost three years and have two dog who they adore. When she is not taking care of them or working, she loves to read, travel and has recently discovered a love of pottery making. Kendra is happy to be of help and is excited to be a part of the Continuum family!
Whitman Hanley-Nelson, BSB/HRM
HR Documentation Auditor and Denied Claims Specialist
Whitman is a member of our HR team at Continuum and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business with a focus in Human Resources Management. She plans to pursue her MBA as well. She has worked with the Continuum family since 2015 and thoroughly enjoys the new experiences and growth she’s had. As an auditor, Whitman ensures that all medical documentation is compliant with insurance requirements and matches what is billed. Whitman is also responsible for resolving denied claims issues for Continuum to receive payment for services provided. In her spare time, Whitman enjoys crafting greeting cards, baking/cooking, dancing, singing, and exploring the outdoors.
Abigail Mameghani, RBT
Administrative Assistant
Abby is a Registered Behavior Technician with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech. She began her work in the psychology field in inpatient psychiatric units but fell in love with ABA after joining Continuum in 2019. She plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Special Education and eventually become a BCBA.
Blaine Petgrave A.A.S.
IT Support
Blaine was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Working with computers has always been his passion. Mr. Petgrave moved to the United States of America in 2001. Upon graduating from high school, he went to Stratford University, where he earned a degree in Information Security. In his spare time, he loves working on cars, hiking, listening to music, and taking pictures outdoors with his friends and family.
Lorenzo Robinson
Billing/Claims Specialist
Lorenzo Robinson joined the Continuum Family in 2018 with the nursing team as a Payroll Specialist and later was switched to the CASA team in 2019. Before joining the Continuum family he had 15 years in customer service doing multiple things from working in the food industry and grocery stores to being a Security Supervisor. He’s a father of one and in his free time he plays different sports and video games with his son.
Lilyvette Abreu
Payroll Specialist
Miss Lilyvette Abreu is Hispanic. She graduated from Marymount University in May 2019 with a bachelors in Business administration. Lilyvette works in the Finance Department and does the payroll.
Patrick Graham
Director of IT
Patrick Graham, our Director of IT, joined the Continuum family in 2008 with 14 years previous experience in many aspects of Home Healthcare, from Staffing to Administration. Additionally he brings 17 years of experience as a Navy Medical Lab Tech. His love of computers began in 1976, and he remains a Geek at heart today, spending free time on both Computer and Electronics projects as well as model railroading.
Jamie Paz
Billing Coordinator
Jamie has worked in the healthcare field for 7 years and is happy to be joining a family that values the importance of individuals and families’ quality of life. In her free time she enjoys drawing, kayaking, fishing, or hanging out with friends/family.