Silverado Escondido
Memory Care Community

Michael earned his Master of Arts in Aging Services Management from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. For the past decade, he has played a pivotal role within the institution, spearheading the development of educational programs tailored for other professionals in the field. Michael’s area of expertise encompasses critical areas, from tackling physical and financial elder abuse issues to facilitating caregiver support groups and advocating for home modifications to support safe aging in place. Additionally, he is dedicated to raising awareness about dementia progression, with a focus on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Michael is deeply committed to promoting healthy aging and enriching the lives of older adults. He is a passionate advocate for aging-in-place solutions and innovative approaches to dementia care. Michael looks forward to the opportunity to empower individuals and communities, guiding them towards aging with dignity and independence through his advocacy efforts.

Michael’s passion for gerontology stems from a deeply personal place, shaped by his grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Inspired by her journey, he devoted four years to volunteering at her Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), where he gained firsthand experience and understanding of the challenges faced by older adults and their caregivers.

When not at Silverado, Michael finds joy in hiking and camping adventures with his fiancé and their 100lb German Shepherd, Jax.

Dr. Taib Rawi DO, MBA, HMDC, is an experienced physician leader who specializes in providing care to older adults. A native of San Diego County, Dr Rawi has devoted his career to caring for the aging population. Dr Rawi and his team strive to provide patient centered care, creating a partnership with their patients and their families. He aims to provide care that is respectful of individual preferences, needs, and values, ensuring that his patients’ values guide all clinical decisions.

Dr Rawi is a board-certified internist with a specialization in geriatric medicine. He is an Associate Clinical Professor with the Department of Geriatric Medicine at UCSD where he was previously honored with the Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award. Dr Rawi received his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences as well as an MBA in Healthcare Administration at Rockhurst University. He then went on to complete his residency in Internal Medicine at The University of Southern California followed by a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at UCLA.

Dr Rawi is an accomplished medical director supporting patients and families throughout the full continuum of care and the transitions between them; from acute inpatient hospitalization to post-acute skilled nursing as well as providing care in the home and at the end of life. Dr Rawi is also a board-certified hospice medical director.

When he is not busy at work, Dr Rawi enjoys traveling or spending time outdoors with his wife and their two boys.

Jennifer Bruce-Walker, LVN, has been working at Silverado Escondido since 1998! Jennifer started in the flagship location with Silverado co-founder Steve Winner as the first Administrator. Her love of Silverado’s philosophy is what drives her, the approach of coming from love and not fear. Jen loves the wide variety of animals that live at the community – rabbits, dogs, cats, birds and fish.

“I had three of my five children while working at Silverado, and all have them have grown up, spending time with the residents. Silverado has been my second home for almost half of my life. I love my job and feel extremely fortunate to have found my calling here at Silverado,” she shares.

Shanyn has a Master’s Degree in Human Resources with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Professionally, her goal was also to be a resource to people in need and assist in impacting lives positively. After working with at-risk youth, Shanyn found her calling in working with the elderly population and has been successfully doing so for more than 15 years. Her first experience was in the world of Home Care, where among other duties she would assist in matching the perfect caregiver to families seeking care. Shanyn has the ability to connect with people on a deep level and establish a high level of trust.

Shanyn is originally from South Lake Tahoe and settled in Oceanside, where her husband was stationed as a Marine at Camp Pendleton. She loves traveling, enjoying time with family and spending time with her pup Beretta, who gets to go to work with her daily!