New faces at the COA&HS

Lily Sonis

Role: Social Worker (part-time) serving all ages

Education: Dual master’s degree in social work and public health

Before coming to Lincoln: Lily worked at Jewish Vocational Services overseeing refugee and disability services 

Lily, who started just after Labor Day, spent her first days visiting clients and officials in Lincoln Woods, Codman Community Farm, and the police and fire departments, “seeing the different resources in the community and the way people work together. People really seem to know each other, look out for each other, and support one another. I’m very excited about doing that collaborative work and helping people in different ways.”

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Katherine (Kat) Kmetz

Role: Transportation Coordinator (part-time)

Education: Studying at Boston College for a master’s in social work with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking communities

Before coming to Lincoln: Kat was a mental health specialist at McLean Hospital, helping the nursing staff with patient interactions, running groups, etc. 

Kat coordinates with volunteer drivers to arrange rides to medical offices and businesses for seniors. She also helps set up and run events and shadows the social workers, helping set up clients with benefits. “I get a lot of face-to-face interactions with the seniors, which is awesome,” she said. “Not being from this town and being new, it’s kind of nerve-racking, but everyone has been so welcoming and so nice.”