Social Work Staff

Frances Martinez Goodrich, M.S.W., has worked at the ADRC since 1995. She received her B.A. in Behavioral Sciences from New Mexico Highlands University in 1973, and her M.S.W. at the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.  As Social Worker for the Hispanic Program of the ADRC, she works closely with our 100 participants in the Program and their families, establishes strong and committed professional working relationships with other allied health professionals, magnifies the importance of support for the Alzheimer patient and caregiver through the Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Disease Management.

Lisa Snyder, L.C.S.W., has worked at the ADRC since 1987. She received her B.A. in Fine Arts from Humboldt State University in 1983, her M.S.W. from San Diego State University in 1987.  Lisa provides counseling, education, information and referral services to our patients and families. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her work in early-stage Alzheimer's and for understanding the subjective experience of the disease.