Janie De Leon-Male, M.S.S., LSW
Director of Care Coordination
 
               As the Director of Care Coordination for the Elder Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff, Janie brings a variety of experiences to her position. She graduated from the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research with her Masters in Social Service. While pursuing her masters’ degree, Janie focused her efforts on empowering and advocating for her elderly clients with the Senior Services Department of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey, the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and CareOne, A Senior Care Company. 
 
               Prior to pursuing her interests in gerontology, Janie obtained a business degree from St. Joseph's University and was accepted into The Vanguard Group's first-ever Acceleration Into Management program. Janie’s past experiences also include several internships and field producing experiences with Philadelphia's WB-17, FOX Philadelphia, and the FOX News Channel in New York.
 
               Since she joined the Elder Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff in May of 2006, Janie has created and led in-services on cultural diversity in the workplace, successful aging, home and community based resources and services, and caregiver stress. In addition to contributing to the Rothkoff Quarterly Newsletter, Janie is now a weekly columnist for the South Jersey Courier Post, authoring the “Coping with Care” column. 
 
               Janie currently serves on the Board of Directors for Devereux of New Jersey and the Social Service Workers Association for Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania. She is also co-chair of the Education Committee for the Tri-County Regional Ethics Committee in New Jersey. Janie is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
 
               When not in the office, Janie also volunteers her time organizing and hosting events for the Filipino-American and Asian-American communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition, she enjoys spending time with her family and strolling down the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.