Our Mission

Embrace is committed to providing compassionate, dignified, and ethical care, ensuring peace of mind for seniors and their families. Our mission guides us to provide…

Founder's Message

The concept of aging with gratitude resonates with me. When we live with gratitude, we say “yes” to experiencing life as a gift and affirm that overall, life is good with facets that make it worth living. As a Social Worker who has spent my career working with aging adults, it is important to me that each client feel he/she is living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

At the same time, I understand that aging can be complex and perhaps even a bit scary for some. It is my belief that aging adults and their loved ones should not have to navigate this journey alone. This is why we provide a team of caring professionals to assist every step of the way… why we “embrace” aging… and why we take our mission seriously.

Mary Pitsch

Meet The Team

Mary Pitsch

Founder

John Pitsch

Founder

Wendy Prince

Director of Operations /
Care Manager

Kelly Lee

Care Manager

Julie Schleicher

RN Care manager

Heidi Carlson

Care Coordinator

Sarah Payne

Assistant Care Manager

Mary Pitsch

Founder

John Pitsch

Founder

Wendy Prince

Director of Operations/
Care Manager

Heidi Carlson

Care Coordinator

Julie Schleicher

RN Care manager

Kelly Lee

Care Manager

Sarah Payne

Assistant Care Manager

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In-Home Caregivers

All of our caregivers have one thing in common, a passion for caring for older adults and those with disabilities. Upon hire, each caregiver completes a thorough orientation. Our caregivers are provided with a detailed client care plan before going to a client’s home, as well as, client specific training. All of our employees go through background checks, and are insured and bonded.

Mary Pitsch

Founder

Mary is a Master Level Social Worker and a Care Manager Certified. Her passion for working with seniors and their families is evidenced by her more than 25 years working with this population. Mary’s commitment to doing what is right for the client is carried out each day through the Embrace team she has brought together.

Member Aging Life Care™ Association (formally Nat’l Assn of Professional Geriatric Care Managers)

2019 – Present  Vice President Dementia Innovations, Inc.

2013 Service Company of the Year (Sheboygan County Chamber)

2009 Entrepreneur of the Year & Young Professional of the Year (Sheb. Coastal Connections)

2008 Rotarian of the Year (Downtown Sheboygan Rotary Club)

Past UWM Adjunct Professor – Masters in Social Work Geriatrics

Spending time with family and friends is high on Mary’s list. She also loves traveling, boating and working out.

John Pitsch

Founder

John began the journey of founding Embrace with Mary while he was still employed full time as a printer.  John has now been working fulltime with Embrace for over 10 years.   John’s primary functions are related to the financial aspects of running the business.  John assists with variety of other tasks including helping clients with small household tasks.  John’s caring and patient attitude is always welcome.

In his spare time, John enjoys fishing, softball, golf and boating during his spare time.  He spends with their extended families and their dog Carson.

 

Wendy Prince

Director of Operations/Care Manager

Wendy has worked for over 25 years in the senior field beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Milwaukee in 1993 and is a Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. Wendy’s work experience includes long term care facilities and hospice. Wendy is a past board member for Mental Health of America and co-chair for the Annual Sheboygan County Walk to End Alzheimers.

Wendy spends time with her family in her free time.  Together she and her husband enjoy camping and biking.

Kelly Lee

Care Manager

Kelly Lee has been a Master’s level Social Worker for 15 years.  Kelly’s career includes working the elderly and adults with disabilities.  Her experience includes working at RCS Empowers and the Sheboygan County Aging & Disability Resource Center.  Kelly has vast knowledge of community resources/programs and goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ needs and wishes are met.

In her free time, Kelly enjoys being involved in activities at her church and spending time with her husband and two children.

Julie Schleicher

RN Care manager

Julie has worked for over 15 years in the senior field. She began her career as a caregiver and then expanded her knowledge by becoming a Registered Nurse. Julie’s attention to detail, her compassion for seniors and her understanding of dementia makes Julie a great addition to the Embrace Team.

Julie is married with one daughter.   Julie loves horses and find as many opportunities to be around them as possible.  She and her husband enjoy camping and attending Brewer games.

Heidi Carlson

Care Coordinator

Heidi, a Caregiving Coordinator, earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Lakeland College. She has worked with the senior population for over 20 years.  Through her experience as the Associate Director of Resident Services at a local assist living facility, Heidi has extensive experience in dementia care.  Heidi’s compassion for seniors is evident daily in her efforts to match caregivers to clients with the hope of meeting client needs.

Heidi is an active sports enthusiast both as a spectator and as a player.   Heidi and her wife also enjoy spending time with their extended families and their three dogs.

Sarah Payne

Assistant Care Manager

Sarah, earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Lakeland University in 2019. She has worked as a CNA since 2015 in both nursing home and assisted living facilities which is where she found her passion for caring for the elderly.  After graduating college, she worked as a group home manager in Manitowoc. 

Outside of work Sarah enjoys traveling, kayaking, camping, hiking, and anything outdoors with her dog, Xena.