Meet our Team

Mark joined The Selfhelp Home in September, 2024. He holds degrees in both Art and Management, is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), is a graduate of the 2021 LeadingAge Illinois Leadership Academy, and serves as a member of the Leading Age Illinois Assisted Living Cabinet. He brings an exceptional breadth of knowledge of senior living communities, with 23 years of experience in Long-Term Care and Aging Services. 

“It is a privilege to join this exceptional community,” said Mr. Dubovick. “I am excited to apply my passion and experience to drive Selfhelp’s growth and success to its highest potential.”

Steve joins our team with a solid background of 35 years’ experience working in the field of healthcare accounting. 10 of those years were with a public accounting firm that specialized in healthcare working on various nursing home clients, and that firm is now servicing Selfhelp in their annual audit. The most recent 25 years were with a nursing home management group as their CFO, overseeing as many as 11 facilities. Steve is a licensed CPA in Illinois, lives in Buffalo Grove, and is married with two older sons. Steve enjoys working out, walking his dog Wrigley as often as possible, and traveling.

“I’m excited about my work and adding value to this organization, as well as meeting new people & gaining insight into their interests. Going to work at Selfhelp and seeing the residents each day truly makes the work more meaningful than in my previous job working in a management office setting.”

Lisa joined The Selfhelp Home in January 2025 as Chief Growth Officer. She brings over two decades of corporate leadership experience combined with a deep commitment to Jewish values and community building. Her career includes roles at McDonald’s Corporation, where she demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational transformation. She served as President of the Board of Directors at Congregation Sukkat Shalom in Wilmette, IL, leading transformative change that resulted in significant membership growth and enhanced financial stability. Lisa is actively involved in the Shalom Hartman Institute, serves as a frequent volunteer with JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteers, and holds degrees from both The University of Wisconsin and The Fashion Institute of Technology.

“My growing desire to put my professional experience to work for the Jewish community led me to this meaningful opportunity,” says Fingerhut Carlton. “There has never been a more important time to continue Selfhelp’s legacy of providing a safe space and vibrant community for our Jewish seniors. I look forward to applying my expertise to advance this vital mission.”

Raclyn leads our nursing teams at Selfhelp and our post-acute Health & Rehabilitation Center. She is committed to quality care for each and every resident. She has 15 years of leadership and management experience working in senior care and nursing. Raclyn has a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing from the Philippines. Racyln is a Wound Care Specialist, certified in infection control and has experience in restorative nursing. Most of the time, Raclyn can be found right on the nursing floor giving our residents direct care.

“I’m very fortunate to be part of The Selfhelp Home. I’m very proud of the excellent care that we give the residents, plus the compassionate and hardworking staff, which sets us apart from other facilities. My goal is to help improve The Selfhelp Home so that we can continue to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.”

Shari joins The Selfhelp Home team as the Creative Director in the Marketing & Communications department. Her background includes collaborations with the City of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dominican University, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and CJE SeniorLife. Outside of work, she’s created the artwork for the City of Chicago’s Annual JazzFest, Latino Film Festival, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Printer’s Row Bookfair, and painted murals at the CTA State & Lake train station, as well as for Nettelhorst Public School in the Lakeview neighborhood. She’s a native New Yorker, and a graduate of the University of Florida. In her free time, Shari loves playing Percussion and Ukulele with her band, and spending time with her family and friends.

Sofia’s warmth and hospitality are part of the fabric of The Selfhelp Home. Pass her by in the hallways, and she may hand you a taste of a new pastry or invite you to stay for lunch. Sofia began at Selfhelp 30 years ago as an entry-level dietary aid. Her strong work ethic and dedication to Selfhelp drove her to the top. Today, she oversees our dining program, including 40 employees and 700 meals per day. Sofie and her team take great pride in preparing flavorful and traditional homemade kosher meals and providing excellent customer service.

“This is a home away from home for me. I feel that I am a part of something where I can make a difference!”

Bio coming soon!