Our Team | The Pillars of Prospect Park - Pillars Senior Living

In a recent column published by Ebenezer, the director of programming and partnerships outlined a mission to help older adults live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

The director, who grew up in Arden Hills, Minnesota, holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Peace Studies from the College of Saint Benedict. Her professional journey in elder care began as a nursing assistant caring for retired monks at St. John’s Abbey.

She later worked in Population Health at North Memorial Health, where she focused on connecting patients with community resources. Her background also includes graduate studies in Public Health and Public Policy at the University of Minnesota, concentrating on healthy aging, brain health, and supporting older adults experiencing memory changes.

Her connection to The Pillars began during graduate school, when she co-founded the Intergenerational Community Health Collaborative. The initiative brought together University of Minnesota public health students and residents of The Pillars for conversations, volunteering, and advocacy.

“Through meaningful conversations, volunteering, and advocacy, we created opportunities to learn from one another and make a difference together,” she wrote in her column for Ebenezer.

She stated that she is excited to build on that foundation, develop new community partnerships, and collaborate with residents to create programming that encourages curiosity, connection, and purpose.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and exploring the outdoors across Minnesota’s seasons. Her husband, Tyler, works as a full-time firefighter, and the couple was married at St. John’s Abbey.

“We are excited about this next chapter together, and I look forward to getting to know the residents and families who make The Pillars of Prospect Park such a special community!” she stated.