Team Member Stories

Ayan Sharif is one of many who come to Goodwin Living for a meaningful nursing work to thrive in. She shares what makes our senior living and healthcare environment the best fit for her.

Reema Sikander thrives in her growing career at Goodwin Living without any prior experience in senior living and healthcare. Learn how Reema transitioned from retail work to IT in three short years.

Since 1999, nurses have topped the list of most trusted professions in the U.S., according to Gallup polls. We asked four of our nursing team members to share what drew them to their caring careers.

GHBC Move In Coordinator Ioana Munteanu emigrated from Romania and discovered a passion for senior living. Since joining Goodwin Living, Ioana has helped dozens become residents at GHBC.

Gloria Jackson devoted more than 50 years of her life to serving others. Before retirement, she spent decades of her nursing career at The View Alexandria, changing countless lives for the better.

As we recognize Clergy and Chaplain Appreciation Month and Spiritual Care Week, meet the chaplains who support the spiritual health of residents and staff at our campuses and our director of CPE.

Diosalma Toribio-Garcia came to America three years ago and pursued a career in the culinary arts. Through a partnership with La Cocina VA, we recently hired Diosalma as a full time cook.

During International Housekeepers and Environmental Services Week, we take the opportunity to shine a light on the people who keep our communities looking their best.

Registered Medical Technician Ivy-Obiri Yeboah identified signs of a stroke and quickly saved a resident’s life. Learn how all of us can take the same heroic action for the people around us.

On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day. Get to know our two medical directors, Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson & Dr. Margaret Gloria, in this Q&A.

Supporting staff members on their journey toward citizenship is part of the fabric of life at Goodwin Living. We’d like to highlight a story that shows ways staff and residents offer support.

Leslie LaPlace found her dream job at Goodwin Living when she made a significant career change in her 50s. We asked Leslie about her journey and how she came to work in senior living.