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Contact Ruth’s Promise

Melinda Bryan

 Program Director

Jessica Hilbert

ruthspromiseadp@gmail.com

Jessica comes to Ruth’s Promise with extensive experience in caregiving and has held several program coordinator and manager positions. She has been in the human services field for over 10 years and believes in advocating for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. She believes it is her mission to provide caregivers and families a safe place for their loved ones.

Terri Ziegler, R.N., M.S.N.

tmsziegler@gmail.com

Terri Ziegler has over 30 years experience in nursing with practice in hospital, community, nursing home and university teaching settings. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Truman State University and a Masters Degree in Gerontological Nursing from University of Cincinnati.   Adult Day Programs have always been a passion and interest for Terri, so that when Prince of Peace Lutheran Church wanted to start a program, Terri jumped at the opportunity to develop the program. She took the lead towards getting licensed with the State and all other local agencies with successful results. Terri has experience working with older adults and those with dementia both as a nursing assistant, nurse, educator, family member and friend. She has been a family caregiver for a relative with dementia and is part of a family network supporting another family member and caregiver living with dementia