You deserve certainty.
With so much ambiguity around the future, it can feel agonizing to leave the direction of your care, your finances, and your life to a stranger “assigned to your case.”
At Scout Advocacy, we offer our clients a future that’s S.A.F.E.
Our interdisciplinary team of professionals work together to exercise sound judgement over short or long periods of time and changing circumstances serving as Power of Attorney and Health Care Representative, Professional Guardian, or Health Care Navigators.
Stability in health care representation
Access to information and best possible care options
Fiduciary expertise
Expert care management
— MEET YOUR TEAM —
Jane Malkoff, MSN, RN, NP
In 2006, Jane founded her health care advocacy company for the purpose of providing customized education and navigation. Jane also founded the licensed caregiving company, Clarity Care Givers, LLC, in 2012.
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Jane served on the board of the Central Indiana Senior Fund, continues to speak at various venues where her expertise is sought and is a member of the Education Workgroup for the Indiana Supreme Court created Guardianship Oversight Task Force.
Caitlin Lane
Lead Navigator
Caitlin lives in downtown Noblesville with her cat, Louie. If you’re ever in the area, you might catch them going on an evening stroll. Caitlin also enjoys serving as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana.
Samuel Brunnemer, MSW Cand.
Lead Navigator
Samuel Brunnemer is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Indiana University Indianapolis, with an expected graduation date of May 2027. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington, where he graduated with highest distinction and earned a certificate in Clinical Psychological Science.
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On top of his role with Scout, Samuel interns with Aspire Indiana, where he where he provides therapy services for youth and families in the Indianapolis community. His passion for mental and behavioral health is likewise reflected in his time spent working in skills development for youth on the autism spectrum.
His background also includes experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant for Indiana University’s Foundations of Clinical Science program and an internship with Brooke’s Place, where he facilitated grief support groups for children who had experienced the death of a close loved one.
Terri Skowronek
Office Administrator
Terri Skowronek is Office Administrator for Scout Advocacy LLC, utilizing her exceptional interpersonal and professional skills to support client fiduciary and advocate needs.
Terri graduated from North Central High School with a major in business and English. She is dedicated to helping the elder community and uses her firsthand experience, having been the youngest of six kids and the caretaker of her parents in later years.
Terri and her husband, Tim, live in Indianapolis, along with their two wonderful cats.
Anne Ward, RN
Lead Advocate
Anne is fascinated by the life stories of others and their impact on personal growth, character development, the decisions they make, and the convictions they hold. This curiosity inspired her to pursue a BA in psychology/business administration and, a few years later, a BSN in nursing.
After working in a hospital for seven years with patients who had pulmonary, renal, oncological, and other conditions, and spending several years in home care, she became a Care Consultant in 2018. This role combined knowledge from her prior nursing experience with her practical nature, allowing her to creatively look at the whole picture of health needs to help guide clients to connect with solutions both inside and outside the box.
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For fun, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, family, and friends. Creating, volunteering, and Irish dancing also keep her occupied outside of work.
Kate Malarney, RN, MSN
Lead Advocate
Kathleen (Kate) Malarney is a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Indianapolis in 1994 and later returned to complete her Master of Science in Nursing Education there in 2004.
Her nursing career included caring for patients in the areas of medical-surgical, substance use disorder, and psychiatric nursing. She served as a staff nurse in roles at Community Hospital North, Fairbanks Hospital, and St. Vincent Stress Center.
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She has also taught undergraduate nursing as Adjunct Faculty in Clinical Fundamentals and Mental Health Nursing at the University of Indianapolis and as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Marian University from 2005 to 2019.
From 2019 – 2025, Kate served as a Nurse Navigator for Clergy Care at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. Kate joined Scout in 2025 where she continues to use her nursing and navigation skills to serve our clients.
Jamie Haire, MSW, LCSW
Lead Advocate
Jamie earned a Bachelor of Social Work from IU Bloomington and a Master of Social Work from IU Indianapolis.
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. She found deep purpose in championing inclusion and helping clients pursue the fullest possible quality of life through her many years as a care manager and care manager supervisor with CICOA. She has completed certification in Adult Mental Health First Aid USA and training through Dementia Friends.
Jamie is guided by her core values of service, integrity, competence, the importance of human relationships, and the dignity and worth of every person.
Suzanne Johnson
Fiduciary Officer
Earning a BS in Business Administration from Indiana University/ Bloomington, and an MBA in Finance from Butler University, Suzanne entered a long leadership career spanning several industries- where trial by fire, board meetings, and mergers/acquisitions were status quo on any given day. It was a great learning experience, and created lifelong friendships…but the word “meaningful” was not a strong descriptor of corporate worklife for Suzanne.
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Joining this amazing group of professionals committed to senior advocacy after leaving corporate America offered the first real opportunity to see meaningful benefits of her work, for Scout Advocacy clientele, their families, and her colleagues.
Suzanne is an avid reader, lifelong learner, and enjoys her pet bird, flying, yoga, hiking, and travelling.
Lauren Gillott
Administrative Assistant
Lauren Gillott joined Scout Advocacy LLC in April 2023 as the Administrative Assistant. She assists the team with various organizational projects and basic bookkeeping. Lauren is passionate about helping the community and making a positive impact. She has a background involving sales.
Lauren graduated from Butler University in 2009 and lives in Indianapolis with her husband and their two boys.
How can we help?
Whether you are preparing for your own future or making provisions for a loved one, we’re here for you.
Power of Attorney & Health Care Representative
Line up trusted advocates to protect your wishes, just in case you need them down the road.
Secure urgent advocacy and support for all life’s personal, financial, and professional demands.
Navigation
Get professional help navigating the health care system, along with practical day-to-day needs.
EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED, LET’S CHAT.
You’re not supposed to have all the answers — we’re honored to help.