Team Members
Ashley Nielson
Wellness Director
Ashley has been a nurse for over 11 years She has worked for the senior living industry for over 20 years, specializing in Home Health and Hospice. She is passionate about being a nurse and cares to make a difference in people's lives. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, attend sporting events and dance.
Sean Hardcastle
Marketing Director
I have worked in senior living for over 5 years. I am an army veteran and graduated in healthcare administration at Weber State University. I have 2 wonderful children who are my pride and joy. I have a passion for helping the elderly and their families. In my free time I enjoy attending sporting events, concerts and spending time with my children.
Emily Howarth
Executive Director
Creating a team that provides outstanding care and customer service to seniors in assisted living has become my passion. I graduated with my bachelors from the University of Utah. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Death Doula and use these certifications to provide more training and education to my staff and families. In my free time I am usually found on the Lacrosse field with my son or in the mountains hiking, painting or drawing.
Emily Howarth
Executive Director
Creating a team that provides outstanding care and customer service to seniors in assisted living has become my passion. I graduated with my bachelors from the University of Utah. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Death Doula and use these certifications to provide more training and education to my staff and families. In my free time I am usually found on the Lacrosse field with my son or in the mountains hiking, painting or drawing.
Sean Hardcastle
Marketing Director
I have worked in senior living for over 5 years. I am an army veteran and graduated in healthcare administration at Weber State University. I have 2 wonderful children who are my pride and joy. I have a passion for helping the elderly and their families. In my free time I enjoy attending sporting events, concerts and spending time with my children.
Ashley Nielson
Wellness Director
Ashley has been a nurse for over 11 years She has worked for the senior living industry for over 20 years, specializing in Home Health and Hospice. She is passionate about being a nurse and cares to make a difference in people's lives. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, attend sporting events and dance.
Paul Silva
Maintenance Director
Born in Salt Lake City in 1961, married with two children one boy and one girl. Has worked at Valencia Willow Creek for the last 3 years and I strive to serve and protect our residents.
Vinos Berzenji
Dining Director
I have been working at Valencia Willow Creek for 13 years. I love cooking and I love all the residents. My favorite food to cook is lasagna. My goals are for everyone to enjoy socializing in the dining room over amazing home cooked meal.
Emily Howarth
Executive Director
Sean Hardcastle
Marketing Director
Vinos Berzenji
Dining Director
I have been working at Valencia Willow Creek for 13 years. I love cooking and I love all the residents. My favorite food to cook is lasagna. My goals are for everyone to enjoy socializing in the dining room over amazing home cooked meal.
Paul Silva
Maintenance Director
Born in Salt Lake City in 1961, married with two children one boy and one girl. Has worked at Valencia Willow Creek for the last 3 years and I strive to serve and protect our residents.
Kayla Schacht
Activities Director
I have been a CNA/Med tech since I was 16 and have worked everything from skilled nursing, group homes, hospice memory care and assisted living for over 15 years. I have been working as an activities director for the last 2 years. In my free time I love being a mom to my 8 children.
Carmen Ramirez
Resident Care Coordinator
Creating a team that provides outstanding care and customer service to seniors in assisted living has become my passion. I graduated with my bachelors from the University of Utah. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Death Doula and use these certifications to provide more training and education to my staff and families. In my free time I am usually found on the Lacrosse field with my son or in the mountains hiking, painting or drawing.
Kayla Schacht
Activities Director
I have been a CNA/Med tech since I was 16 and have worked everything from skilled nursing, group homes, hospice memory care and assisted living for over 15 years. I have been working as an activities director for the last 2 years. In my free time I love being a mom to my 8 children.
Carmen Ramirez
Resident Care Coordinator
I have been a CNA for over 15 years. My priorities are the residents and providing outstanding care.