Our People Home > About Us > Our People Our organizational chart is a visible reminder that Rochester Presbyterian Home residences do not follow the typical, institutional model of care. A Culture of Teamwork We have dismissed the hierarchy in favor of a culture of teamwork where every employee has an equally important role in our mission. Our organizational chart is a circle with our Elders in the center as a reminder that our focus, our mission, must always center around our Elders. Our Care Team Each employee plays a supportive role in our mission aspiring to give the best possible care and enabling a fulfilling way of life for our Elders. We hire staff who are not just skilled, but intuitively compassionate and kind. Each staff member receives extensive training in delivering our unique approach to care. Employees learn about dementia and how best to care for those living with memory loss. We engage staff members in Eden Alternative retreats to help staff understand our vision for Elder Care and to begin sharing the responsibility for assuring the highest quality of life for our Elders. Family Care Guides Guided by our Elders and their families, our Family Care Guides (nurse/care-managers) develop wellness plans for each Elder. They ensure that staff from all disciplines work together to nurture the resident’s mind, body, and spirit. They also provide medication management, health supervision, advocacy, counseling, and support for Elders and their families. Care Partners & Shahbazim Our care partners or Shahbazim, partner with each Elder to accommodate all of his/her individual care needs while helping each resident to remain as independent as possible. Enrichment Guides The way of life within each Eden family reflects the Elder’s personalities and preferences. Our enrichment guides meet with the Elders to direct the activities and outings that are most enjoyed. We encourage Elder’s extended family to become involved in the life of each residence and we engage our 25 member Service Board and volunteers in planning many special events for our Elders. See our Activities monthly and special events calendars for examples. Chaplain Our chaplain offers persons of all faith pastoral counseling and opportunities for spiritual discussion and worship. We host Bible study, hymn singing as well as Sunday and mid-week ecumenical services. Rosary groups and Catholic Communion Services are also offered. Leadership Guides Chief Executive Officer Anne Gallese (585) 235-9100, ext 114 [email protected] Administrator at Cottage Grove Sharese Dyson (585) 594-8720, ext 113 [email protected] Administrator at The Homestead Rebecca Pontera (585) 235-9100, ext 111 [email protected] Administrator at Creekstone Carolyn Roorda, (585) 223-0160, ext 400 [email protected] Our 2023 Board of Trustees Ron Norris, President Andrew Kay, Vice President Ann Still, Secretary Jeff Steele, Treasurer Karen Abbas Kristine Angevine Diane Caselli Diane Denning Brenden Mance Marie McEneaney Norine Nickason Janet Schumacher Erick Williams Anne Gallese, Ex-Officio Our 2023 Foundation Board of Directors Rob Brown, Chairperson Edward Sigler, Treasurer David Still, Secretary Craig Houck, Past Chairperson Megan Burke Ron Norris-Ex-Officio Jeff Steele Ex-Officio Gary Hugunine-Advisor James Memmott-Advisor Click here to learn about our philosophy of care.