Wellness Center for Older Adults
Joy Hinkelman
Executive Director
Nora Gravois, LCSW #15214
Counselor
Lee Stark, MA, LBSW
Social Worker
Lee Stark is a Texas Licensed Social Worker and is also a HI-CAP certified Benefits Counselor. Mr. Stark has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with older adults for over 20 years. Settings he has worked in include: skilled nursing, hospice, out-patient rehabilitation, and non-profit.
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His professional interests include caring for individuals with dementia, benefits counseling, hoarding interventions, and preventing homelessness. His personal hobbies include reading science fiction and historical biographies, fossil collecting and Boy Scout activities with his two sons.
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Lee was recently awarded a 2018 Prism Award given by the Mental Health America of Greater Dallas for his long time service to seniors in our community.
Michelle Owen
Program and Operations Coordinator
Having a background and Associates degree in graphic design, Michelle was once a business owner of a custom cake bakery that she pursues in her free time. One of her interests has always been the geriatric field, and she used to volunteer at several nursing homes doing crafts or manicures for the residents. Her position is now the Program Coordinator for the Project Independence as well as general Office Manager.
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Michelle loves the mission of the Wellness Center, her coworkers and the clients she gets to see regularly. Her passions include her rescue dogs, raising monarch butterflies and gardening. She also continues to do custom cakes as a side business that helps her afford the dog rescue efforts. Michelle also participates with the McKinney Chamber of Commerce as the Senior Services Alliance having served as Marketing Committee Chair, Chair, and Past Chair. One of her community service activities includes helping at the Overnight Warming Stations during the winter months.
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Nora Gravois is a licensed master’s level social worker with Independent Practitioner recognition and certified as a Dementia Care Provider and Assisted Living Manager. She has practiced in clinical and non-clinical settings since 1987, working with individuals and families to provide supports with birth to end of life needs. Nora’s early career was working in foster care and adoption; however, she has spent the last 15 years supporting patients and families in Hospice, Home Health, Intensive Outpatient Psychotherapy for older adults, Memory Care, and Hospital case-management. Nora has spent the last 8 years as a geriatric social worker with a specialty in Dementia care and caregiver supports, helping older persons and their families with case-management support in the community, their home, and in facilities.
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Nora has been married to Mike since 1988, they have one adult daughter and chosen sons (now adults) by way of fostered relationships. She enjoys meeting people, traveling, reading, gardening, and working outdoors; her favorite moments are spent laughing with friends. Nora and her husband have shared a passion for serving others in the community, and in church ministry since 1996. She looks forward to adding her passion for helping and serving others to the mission of the Wellness Center for Older Adults.
Joy Hinkelman serves as the Executive Director of the Wellness Center for Older Adults (WCOA), a nonprofit organization that has promoted the health, independence, and dignity of seniors in Collin County for over 46 years. Since assuming this leadership role in 2018, Joy has guided the organization through a period of significant growth, strategic expansion, and innovative programming to meet the evolving needs of the aging population.
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With over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Joy is widely respected for her compassionate, mission-driven approach and her dedication to building collaborative systems of care for vulnerable populations. Her leadership style is rooted in community engagement, data-informed decision-making, and a personal commitment to ensuring older adults are seen, heard, and valued.
Joy is a proud graduate of Leadership Plano Class 39 and currently serves on the Leadership Plano Advisory Board. She was honored as a Plano Profile Woman of Inspiration, Class of 2025 for her outstanding contributions to civic engagement and social impact. An active member of Plano West Rotary Club, Joy served as Club President from 2022–2023 and currently serves as an Assistant Governor for Rotary District 5810.
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She holds a degree in Organizational Development with a focus on Nonprofit Management and holds professional certifications in Nonprofit Management, Marketing, and Development. Throughout her career, Joy has built programs that prioritize dignity, equity, and access for all.
Joy and her husband, Gary, a retired USAF Master Sergeant, have three adult children: Samantha, Spenser, and Jonathan. Her greatest joy is spending time with her grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, quilting, crocheting, and being with her family.
Audrey Werner, B.S.N, RN, M.A
Nurse
Audrey Werner RN, B.S.N., M.A. - nurse with 20 years experience (including Emergency Room and Public Health Nursing), National Speaker, Professor for an on-line college, wife, mom of four, mother in law to one, and grandma to two (so far).
Cindy Manley, B.S.N, RN
Nurse
Maggie Carabbio, LPC
Counselor
Maggie Carabbio is a masters level counselor licensed in the state of Texas. She earned a master's degree in Community Counseling from Texas Woman's University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Texas at Dallas. She has worked in a clinical outpatient setting since 2007 helping individuals struggling with mental illness. Her roles have included all levels of case management, intake and counseling. She works with clients to create a safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement.
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Maggie has been married to Anthony since 2002. They have an eleven-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter. Maggie is an animal lover and would love to adopt every animal in need. For now, she only has two rescues: a Great Pyrenees named Olaf and a tabby cat named Muffin.
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In her free time, Maggie prioritizes spending time with family and friends. She enjoys volunteering at church and at her children's schools.
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While attending college Maggie fell in love with the senior population when she worked in assisted and independent living homes. She is very excited for the opportunity to provide counseling and support to the senior population and their caregivers at the Wellness Center for Older Adults.
Cynthia Manley, B.S.N, RN is a nurse with 46 years experience in orthopedics, gerontology and worker's compensation. She is a mom to four adult children, mother-in-law to three, grandmother to seven (so far). On top of that, more dogs, cats and rabbits than she can count!
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Cindy has come out of retirement to join our team at the Wellness Center for Older Audlts.