A Place Where You Can Feel at Home

I joined the Highview Hills team in 2021, but my own journey with senior living started years ago. My father moved into a senior living community in 2009, after my mom passed away. Since he had Parkinson’s, my family decided it would be best for him to move to a place that offered community, healthcare, and a little extra help. He loved his home! I’m so grateful for the compassion I received from others during this journey. My sister and I had peace of mind knowing my dad was in good hands. Now, I get to help others along similar journeys as they navigate the world of senior living.

On a daily basis, I connect with families and potential residents, helping them understand options and decide what is best for themselves or loved ones. I collaborate with our team to make our community the best place to live for our current and future residents—and the best place to work for our team members. With a passion for communication, I love making people feel comfortable and relaxed, right from the start. By listening and understanding, I strive to help create solutions that bring unity.

I love making connections with people and exploring the exciting world of senior living together. I feel happy knowing I can help others find a supportive, beautiful home.

In my free time, I enjoy downhill skiing, camping, and boating with my family. I also enjoy hosting parties and traveling. My husband and I have two children, a son and daughter. We also have a beloved cat named Tazzie.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.

I love working with people, and I have a special connection with older adults. As the Resident Services Manager, my role encompasses a variety of responsibilities across multiple departments. I'm dedicated to ensuring that residents and their families have their needs and concerns addressed.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, with LALD and LNHA licenses. My journey in senior care began as a caregiver during college, focusing on memory care. I followed this with a yearlong internship in a senior living community, and later served as a Housing Director in assisted living.

When I'm not at Highview Hills, you'll often find me at the cabin on weekends, cherishing moments with family and friends. My world revolves around my dog and two cats.

It was in my sophomore year in college that I knew I would spend my life working in senior living. After an internship in hospice and a nursing home, I landed a job as a life enrichment assistant at Walker Methodist Care Suites of Edina, where I honed my passion for making a difference. 

A few short years later, I started my job as the Director of Life Enrichment at Walker Methodist Highview Hills. As a Kaleidoscope Champion (Walker Methodist’s memory care program) and Parkinson's Champion, I've focused on adapting our programs to meet residents' unique needs. 

My true joy lies in making a difference in residents' lives, hearing their stories, and bringing smiles daily. They're like family to me. Outside of work, I'm exploring with my dog, Aspen, baking treats, and spending time with loved ones.

A graduate of LeCordon Bleu, I have been working in the culinary industry since I was 15 years old. Starting as a young server at a senior living community, I knew right away I’d found the place where my passion and skill met. I continued to advance, serving as cook, culinary director, dining services coordinator, and general manager. In 2020, I joined the Highview Hills team.

As director of culinary services, I oversee food orders, update menus, plan special events, and ensure quality standards are being met. I also lead a team of waitstaff, servers, chefs, and more, filling in as needed. Whether I’m serving a simple meal or elaborate dessert, I love seeing residents smile.

Among team members and residents at Highview Hills, I’m known for managing stressful situations with poise and excellence... and for my delicious desserts, especially cheesecake. Residents at Highview Hills enjoy my tradition of baking old-fashioned Christmas cookies, just like they used to make, during the holidays.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, camping, and spending time with my boys, Connor and Finn. I can often be found at my parents’ farm. At the end of the day, I’d like to be remembered for my passion and kind heart.

I believe close, personal relationships make all the difference. That's why I love serving older adults.

Since 2017, I’ve served as Director of Health Services at Highview Hills. Energized by the constant challenge of being a nurse, I am also thrilled by the career opportunities offered by Walker Methodist and LeadingAge.

Known as a leader at Highview Hills, I maintain medical and service needs of residents. In addition to completing assessments, planning care, and communicating with physician teams, I connect with residents and families about care and services. Passionate about personal and professional growth, I also mentor other team members.

My husband, Matt, and I have two children: a daughter and a son. We enjoy boating and going to Minnesota Wild hockey games. I want to be remembered as a person who was willing to give all of herself to make a difference.

I hold a RN BSN from Winona State University.

As business office manager at Highview Hills, I believe a job in the senior living industry is so much more than a job. Completely immersed and involved in the community, I strive for excellence each day.

My background includes more than three decades in accounting and management. I have served at Highview Hills since 2009. At our community, I am the go-to person for anything associated with the business office. I create monthly statements, manage hiring, and maintain resident and team member files. Known for completing tasks on time, I find satisfaction in my job and knowing I am making a difference.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading and traveling. I can often be found spending time with my family, including my three children and one grandchild. I hope to be remembered as someone who genuinely cares about others and makes time to help them.