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Silverado Senior Living - Sugar Land
1221 Seventh St.
Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Silverado Senior Living - Sugar Land | Who's Who
Who's Who in Sugar Land
Meet our team of LIFE Leaders! We are here for you and always available to answer your questions. Experience, generosity of spirit, and passion for helping others is the common thread at Silverado Senior Living.
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Le Riggs
Senior Administrator
Le Riggs comes to Silverado Senior Living – Sugar Land in June 2005 with over ten years experience in long-term care, five years of which were as an assisted living Administrator. She holds a Bachelors degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. No stranger to the long-term care arena, Le began as a receptionist for a nursing home and instantly found an interest in serving seniors. She earned certification as a certified nursing assistant. While she worked as a certified nursing assistant, she continued to build upon her knowledge in health care administration, and worked her way up through the ranks from Assistant Business Office Manager to Business Office Manager to Administrator.
Le loves animals and she loves the Silverado philosophy of incorporating animals into the therapeutic and “living” environment for which Silverado communities are known.
Suleman Lalani, M.D., C.M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Lalani completed his fellowship in Geriatric Medicine through the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 1998. He began specializing in Geriatrics after completing a residency in Internal Medicine through the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in New York in 1996. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine and General Surgery at the Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Center in Pakistan.
Dr. Lalani is one of only 1800 Certified by the American Medical Directors Association and is recognized by the National Register’s of Who’s Who for Excellence in Geriatric Medicine.
Dr. Lalani, in a consultative capacity with Edith Spossey, RN, BSN, Geriatric Consultant, also serves as Director of Long Term Care and Geriatric Medicine for West Houston Medical Center. Dr. Lalani’s goal as a Medical Director is to effectively utilize the healthcare system while optimizing the patient’s functional experience.
Linda Lavinson
Director of Resident and Family Services
Linda Lavinson has been employed with Silverado Senior Living since July 2005. She is a licensed master’s level social worker and an advanced clinical practitioner. She graduated from Ohio State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and from Virginia Commonwealth University with her Master’s degree in Social Work. Her work experience as a psychotherapist with Texana MHMR, Methodist Hospital, and Center for Psychiatric Medicine has given her a wealth of knowledge to help people with cognitive impairment and a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses.
Her knowledge and experience helps Silverado to assess residents and family systems, understand the interdependence of emotional and physical factors as they affect quality of life, facilitate therapy and support groups, and assist the various needs of our residents and their families.
Linda has a passion for working with the senior population and caring for their physical, emotional and psychosocial needs. Integrated with that care is her belief in Silverado’s philosophy of incorporating children and animals in resident care to enhance the quality of life of our residents.
Carrie Boisen
Community Ambassador
Carrie Boisen joined Silverado in October 2003. As an LVN, Carrie worked as a Wellness Center Nurse providing quality care for our residents, while tending to their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. Carrie has also worked as an LVN for our Hospice and At-Home service lines.
In her various capacities as a nurse, Carrie has infused her humor and caring spirit in such a way that she has left an imprint in the lives of those she has served as well as their families. It was this innovative and humanistic approach to clinical care that earned her recognition as an Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Champion.
Now Carrie is leaving her mark on the health care industry as our Community Ambassador. She is touching the lives of industry professionals as she educates them on our innovative approach to dementia care and giving LIFE to those we serve.
Angel Vierna
Culinary Director
Originally from Chicago, Angel grew up on the South Side enjoying all of the different cultures and foods associated with the city. Angel's mother is Mexican and her father is Italian so she grew up in an environment that exposed her to very strong culinary roots. "I come from a long line of people in my family who enjoy cooking. I grew up in a kitchen helping out and sneaking tastes."
Angel attended the Art Institute of Houston and earned her degree in Culinary Arts. She followed her graduation with a job at Trevisio working under award winning, Chef Lance Fegen. Angel then moved on to become the Catering Executive Chef for Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where she further developed her palate and creativity. "After two years, I felt I had accomplished my goals and I needed a new challenge." After some searching for the perfect fit, Angel found her home at Silverado.
"I enjoy seeing the faces of the people I'm feeding. I love to hear the reactions both positive and negative." Angel has been with Silverado a short time but plans to make many flavorful changes. "I have an incredible passion for food and for helping people, I'm just fortunate that I get to do both everyday! Silverado feels like home to me and it's a blessing to be able to wake up and love what you do!"
Zenia Galvez
Director of Resident Engagement
Zenia Galvez joined the Silverado team in June 2007. She is a native Texan with a passion for caring for older adults. Zenia lost both her grandparents twelve years ago, and since that time, she has found herself drawn to the senior population; but it is her strong sense of family values that originally attracted her to Silverado.
Her love of older adults, children and animals made Silverado a natural fit in her career and personal life. As the Activities Director, Zenia creates a fun and exciting atmosphere that enhances the quality of life of our residents. She investigates residents’ special interests and plans activities that help our residents feel accomplishment every day. Incorporating pets and children in our activities program adds that special touch to the lives of our residents, and Zenia’s high energy keeps them engaged throughout the day.
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