ROSE VILLA - Key Persons
As Chief Financial Officer, I oversee financial controls, investment decision-making, long-term planning, and risk management for our community. I have the privilege of working alongside our Executive Management team to provide the financial voice to operational and strategic decisions and communicating our financial information with internal and external stakeholders.
Before joining Rose Villa in 2017, I spent 20 years in business management, operations, and finance in the manufacturing and construction industries. Community involvement has played a consistent role throughout my career, having served on several community-based non-profit boards.
I have a lifelong passion for puzzles and stories, developing a knack for making sure things add up and are communicated in a meaningful way. I enjoy making the more obscure aspects of the finance world attainable by demystifying accounting reports, answering questions, and providing relevant data. My biggest wins happen when I see that people are grasping financial concepts and enjoying themselves at the same time.
I am supported by a fun and dedicated accounting team. Whether it's our "Accounting Rhapsody" poster (paying tribute to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody album cover), contest-winning group Halloween costumes, or infamous office pranks when someone goes on vacation, you can trust that the finance team is consistently working hard AND having fun. Working closely every day with the community of staff and residents at Rose Villa is challenging, fun, and rewarding- my personal career hat trick.
As the Director of Development of the Rose Villa Foundation I lead operations, fundraising, communications, and marketing to strengthen and grow the Rose Villa Foundation's assets for the future. The experience I bring to the Rose Villa Foundation includes years of work previously serving as a development officer, relationship manager, and marketing communications strategist for Providence Health & Services, Concordia University, QUAD, Inc., Syracuse University, and most recently Dalat International School in Penang, Malaysia.
I am motivated by the belief that humans can do more and better for each other and working in fund development is the best work there is. Every day I get to connect with and steward the valued participation of those who commit time and resources to advancing our mission.
I take responsibility of the privileges I've experienced to service others boldly and without compromise. Born and raised in New York, my perspective has grown and expanded as I have traveled domestically and internationally, gaining great appreciation for people of many backgrounds and cultures.
I enjoy kayaking, hiking, and gardening, and can often be found in the kitchen creating unique takes on international dishes and cocktails. I love time together with family and friends in my neighborhood and beyond, exploring local restaurants, bars, and events throughout the beautiful northwest region.
With a distinguished career that has spanned more than half a century, J. Daniel (Dan) Stef fey, has consistently engaged in work that furthered the goal of enabling people to marshal their personal assets to improve their lives. That work began in 1967 and has continued with a highly successful career producing and preserving over 3,000 units of affordable housing in multiple states in the West. His work assisted two companies to be recognized among the nation's Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers.
He founded programs serving people with disabilities, implemented the nationally recognized Mayor's 12-Point Plan for the Homeless for Portland Mayor J.D. "Bud" Clark and served on government advisory commissions and non-profit boards.
His currently focuses largely on developing a model Community for All Ages concept, intentionally intergenerational housing which embraces resident interdependence to engage and benefit all residents regardless of age, financial status, cultural heritage, racial and gender identity, sexual orientation or religious practices and beliefs.
Eleanore Hunter has provided consulting services to a wide variety of visual artists, small businesses, community organizations and non-profit arts organizations in New York City, Boston, and Portland, and currently offers depth psychological counseling for individuals and couples.
An avid gardener and dedicated Oak Grove community activist, she lives just a few blocks south of the campus and has long loved the ethos of Rose Villa. She is passionate about creating a local governance structure to bring identity, stability, and social justice to the Oak Grove area.
Job Titles:
- LNHA Director of Health Services
Glenn Rodriguez, MD is a retired family medicine physician, medical educator and physician executive. A graduate of Stanford University and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, his career includes roles in the Indian Health Service with the Navajo Nation, Oregon Health and Sciences University and Providence Health & Services, where he established the Providence Oregon Family Medicine Residency Program based at Providence Milwaukie Hospital.
His professional interests are in family medicine education, elder health care and efforts to strengthen the primary care system in Oregon. He serves on the Boards of several not-for-profit organizations in addition to the Rose Villa Inc, including CareOregon, the Oregon Medical Association, and the Providence Milwaukie Hospital Foundation.
Glenn and his wife Molly are blessed with three sons (Alex, Evan and Luke) and take special delight in their grandsons (Xeno and Nico) and granddaughter (Kazumi).
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Operations
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- Senior Director, Shared Learning Initiatives
With 20 years of experience in older adult housing and services, and long-term care management, Kirsten credits her four grandparents for her passion for the field. Her undergraduate thesis project, dedicated to sharing art with older adults, set the stage for an ongoing interest in dementia and holistic wellbeing. Kirsten has held various positions-including administrator and executive director. Currently, she serves on the knowledge team at LeadingAge, a national association of elder-serving organizations.
As Senior Director, Shared Learning Initiatives, Kirsten leads and manages the organization's wellness and dementia education strategy and other shared learning activities. Kirsten also guides a diverse set of education initiatives to advance LeadingAge's ageism work and strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Kirsten earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) and gerontology certificate from Portland State University (Portland, OR) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in arts administration and a minor in studio art from Scripps College (Claremont, CA).
My love of food began at a young age. My mother's "specialty," dry unseasoned chicken, inspired my search for more flavor in my food. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Oregon State University, I sought opportunities to further my culinary expertise.
My career took off as a Chef's apprentice at the Culinary Communion Cooking School in Seattle, and I went on to receive my culinary certificate at La Varenne, in Burgundy, France. I eventually ventured back to the West Coast to work as general manager of Bon Appétit Management Company in Seattle, and advanced to Director of Restaurant Operations.
Throughout the years, I've cultivated a philosophy that food should always be delicious, and that it should look good, taste good and smell good. The time I spent as owner and chef of Bowedison Food Wine & Drink I achieved consistent 5-star reviews and cultivated relationships with farmers to offer locally sourced ingredients in my menu.
My passion for flavor and attention to detail inspires the cuisine I get to share with the Rose Villa community.
Job Titles:
- Director of Social Services
Of the many facets of my position as Director of Social Services at Rose Villa, I most enjoy the relationships I am able to build with our residents (and at times with their families as well). I am amazed and delighted on a daily basis by the wisdom, strength and experience our residents possess. I love getting to know them and understanding what is important to them in living their best life. At times barriers to this can occur, whether emotional or physical, and having the knowledge of the whole person is crucial in helping identify ways to overcome them. Despite obstacles, it is my goal that each person at Rose Villa is able to continue living the life they want, and it is an absolute honor to me to be a part of helping that to happen.
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- Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources MLacroix@rosevilla.org Supporting others to be successful and achieve their goals is something I am very passionate about. Whether the goal is small or large, an individual, departmental or a company goal, I relish the opportunity to provide guidance and support to help employees succeed.
Part of my role at Rose Villa is to build trust at all levels amongst the staff. The greater the level of trust and support there is the more employees are engaged and happy while at work which ultimately leads to a strong organizational culture. I see Rose Villa's culture as the glue that holds teams together. It's what motivates employees to overcome challenges or succumb to them. Most importantly, our culture focuses on and celebrates our greatest asset - our employees - who are hardworking, collaborative, and passionate about the work they do and the people they serve each day.
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- Director of Food and Beverage
Director of Food and Beverage NMulry@rosevilla.org I grew up in a family where food and sharing meals was an important part of our day-to-day ritual. Every night, my mother and father, grandmother, and two siblings would gather around the dinner table and share our experiences of the day. I was very fortunate to grow up with my grandmother living in our home, and from her influence I inherited her love for cooking and nutrition. After attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and receiving my bachelor's degree in English literature, I decided to pursue my life-long love of cooking by attending Culinary School at the Art Institutes - Chicago. I received my associate degree in Culinary Arts in 2004. I began working in restaurants - both kitchen and serving positions - 12 years ago, and my love of food and service has only grown since then.
It is my strong desire to bring the best customer service and dining experience to our guests - whether you be dining with us in Harvest Grill or Heirloom or hosting a party that requires our catering services. Our team is proud to bring you a fresh, from-scratch menu, integrating in product from our own on-site kitchen garden whenever possible. We strive to provide variety to suit your dietary preferences, and I am always happy to meet one on one with any resident, to discuss your specific needs.
It has been an enormously rewarding experience to get to know and become part of the community here at Rose Villa.
Director of Wellness RSwar@rosevilla.org I have been in the fitness industry for 33 years and love helping others make fitness a part of their lifestyle. I get a lot of satisfaction watching people discover that they can move and challenge themselves in a way previously thought not possible. At Rose Villa we promote a culture of wellness across our campus incorporating the six dimensions of wellness; emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational. My job is to develop and implement the RiverPoint Wellness programming for every fitness level and ability. I teach group fitness classes to both residents and staff and enjoy working one on one with residents to achieve their fitness goals. I also coach Rose Villa's Viking Dragon boat during the Rose Festival races.
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- Secretary
- Geriatrician, Family Physician, and Clinical Health Services Researcher
Dr. Stock is a geriatrician, family physician, and clinical health services researcher. He is currently the Clinical Innovation Advisor to the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) where he is accountable for the development of the Oregon ECHO Network, a multi-stakeholder consortium to support statewide tele-mentoring educational programs. An Adjunct Associate Professor of Family Medicine at OHSU, Dr. Stock is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, completing his residency and faculty development fellowship in Family Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. With support from public and private non-profit grants, he has dedicated his career to improving the quality of healthcare for vulnerable populations with complex care needs, focusing on redesigning the primary care delivery system in the community using an interdisciplinary team model. He has participated in numerous invited expert panels including the Institute of Medicine Best Practices Innovation Collaborative on Team-Based Care, an IOM Task Force to explore the role of "patients on teams", Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) panels on measurement of team-based primary care and the National Quality Forum Measurement Applications Partnership Clinicians Workgroup advising HHS on quality measures for public reporting and pay-for-performance. As former Director of Clinical Innovation with the Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center, he is co-editor of a book, "Health Reform Policy to Practice: Oregon's Path to a Sustainable Health System" which tells the story of Oregon's nationally-recognized health reforms and impact on national reform efforts.
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- CFP®, PFS™ Treasurer Snestor@Rosevilla.Org
- CFP®, PFS™Treasurer
Susan Nestor is an actively licensed CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and PFS™ (Personal Financial Specialist). She's worked for over 25 years representing taxpayers in tax court, providing tax planning, and business consulting services. Throughout her career, she has managed individual and business client's investments and provided them with advice concerning their economic and financial matters. Susan has served on a variety of non-profit boards, mostly in the role of Treasurer. She is familiar with the spectrum of issues they encounter, their regulatory filings and their procedures for obtaining permanent IRS recognition as non-profits. She has also engaged in providing financial and investment education to various board committees as well as Boards of Directors. The financial health and soundness of every entity she's worked with has been of utmost importance to her.
Susan and her partner of 44 years are also residents of Rose Villa, enabling her to have the benefit of a view from both her Board of Director's position and that of being a resident and member of the community. She's been an enthusiastic traveler of the world and enjoys creating painting and mosaic artworks.
Wade Clowes filled varied senior leadership, executive and CEO roles in computer and high tech companies for more than 30 years. As a Vistage chair for 11 years, he also provided business growth and leadership development services to Portland metro area CEOs and Executives of for-profit and not-for-profit companies.
Wade lives in Oregon wine country in Dundee with his wife of more than 40 years, Kathryn. They love spending time w/ family and friends and travel of all sorts.