People

A theater artist and educator, gerontologist, and a Certified TimeSlips Facilitator, Nephelie works at the intersection of community, arts and policy to help change the culture of care and care systems for all older adults. With a long-time practice in community-engaged art-making as an ensemble member of Cornerstone Theater Company, Nephelie brings twenty-five years of...

Bruce Devereux is a Recreation Therapist with over 30 years of experience in aging care, dedicated to elevating the voices and creativity of older adults. For the past 14 years, he has led TimeSlips sessions, fostering imagination, connection, and meaningful engagement in care communities. Bruce collaborates with libraries, arts organizations, and community partners to expand…

Rob is a singer, songwriter and producer based out of Milwaukee. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee with his Bachelor of Fine arts in acting in 2016. Since graduation, Rob has focused on expanding his music career and has been a staple artist in the local scene ever since. He specializes in audio editing, poetry and creating…

Jackie received her undergraduate degrees in Dance and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and her Masters in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She first trained in TimeSlips in 2015 and has been involved in creative aging in many ways. She taught Folkloric Mexican Dance at the UCC…

Joan Meggitt, MFA, Senior Manager of Neurological Programs (Arts & Minds) at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH, leads Dance for PD® classes for people with Parkinson’s disease and the Playhouse Square Story Circle, powered by TimeSlipsTM, for people with progressive memory loss. An educator, artist, and scholar, she has taught, created, and performed with people…

Caroline Ryskiewich, MA, CMC is a Certified Care Manager and Dementia Specialist in Durham, North Carolina. Through her work as a Care Partner for Older Adults and their Families, she uses a person-centered approach to foster creative companionship and build authentic, genuine relationships. She’s been a Certified TimeSlips Facilitator for over 5 years and loves…

Michael is a storyteller who uses multiple media of artistic expression to create experience. He is also the executive director of Evelyn’s Angel, working closely with family caring for loved ones with Alzheimers and Dementia utilizing his 10+ years of experience as a caregiver.