Katie brings broad experience to Silverado that demonstrates her passion for helping people. Prior to working in senior care, she led field work and hospice teams with AIDS clinics and lived as a “house mom” in orphanages in Kenya, Uganda, Zaire and Rwanda – igniting a passion for serving others.
Katie’s desire to work in senior care came about when her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and moved into a skilled nursing facility. She saw the challenges faced by dementia patients and caregivers and wanted to be part of creating something brighter. Katie has held several leadership positions over her career, including as a Social Worker and Administrator. She has a passion for building teams that are committed to changing lives. Katie believes strongly that great leaders must first have a heart to serve.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Psychology, and a Master’s in Public Service Management from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. While completing her Master’s, she lived with the Missionaries of Charity in India and studied the leadership style of Mother Teresa.
She lives in Falls Church, VA with her husband and two girls.
