Liana joined Silverado in June of 2006.  She received her MBA from University of California, Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business.  Her emphasis was in healthcare management.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Gerontology from the University of Southern California.
Liana gained an admiration for the Silverado philosophy while she interned at their corporate office in the summer of 2005.  Before going back for her master’s degree she worked as social services case manager.  Liana is passionate about giving LIFE to our residents and is feels very fortunate to be part of the Silverado team.

Dr. Gifford is a board-certified geriatrician with a special interest in community-based care systems for elderly. She has a background in many areas of elder care, including homecare, nursing home, clinic-based geriatric assessment, and assisted living. She teaches at the University of California at Irvine’s School of Medicine and makes house calls in South Orange County.
Dr. Gifford is the medical director of Coordinated Home Care, a home health agency affiliated with the Memorial Health Care System in Laguna Hills, and of Silverado Hospice. Dr. Gifford received her MD degree and geriatric fellowship from the University Of Southern California School Of Medicine.

Beverly joined Silverado Senior Living - Newport Mesa in the spring of 2005 and brings more than 30 years of experience as a nursing professional. Since graduating from Nursing School in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1971, Bev has worked in many areas of the healthcare field including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Home Health, Assisted Living, Sub-Acute Care and Long Term Care.

Linda joined Silverado Newport-Mesa in January 2006.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from DePaul University and a Master in Social Work from the University of Southern California with a concentration in mental health and a sub concentration in older adults.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Linda has worked with older adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings.  She worked in a mental clinical for older adults where she provided case management and counseling services for clients with severe and persistent mental disorders who lived at home, in board and care facilities and nursing homes.  She also worked in a psychiatric hospital as a clinical therapist in an acute care adult unit that included dementia patients.  She has experience in a variety of treatment modalities including individual, family and group.

Anna feels very blessed to be a part of the Silverado team. She earned her degree in Business Management from Long Beach State University. Working in corporate America as a Communications Director and Director of Sales and Marketing through-out her career path has brought a solid background in management, and insuring profit.

Anna loves writing and her publisher is about to launch her first book. She is also involved in Women’s ministry which is directly in line with the Silverado Philosophy “Bringing your loved one back to life” where she continues to serve people in need and in crisis.

Modesto joined Silverado Senior Living –Newport Mesa in 1998 as a cook in training with Morrison Senior Dining catering company.  He was here when the community opened in 1998 and here to serve the first resident!  Modesto has 17 years of experience working in culinary services.  He started out his culinary career working as a waiter while in high school.  Before Silverado he worked for a senior retirement community in the Huntington Beach area. 

Modesto loves working with the residents and he does what he can for them.  He gives a lot of personal attention to their dietary needs and accommodates their wishes the best way he can.  He always goes the extra mile for our residents and families, and he does whatever it takes to make them happy.  He really enjoys working at Silverado and hopes to stay with Silverado for years to come.  Modesto is married with 3 children. 

Jackie is overjoyed to become a part of the Silverado Senior Living-Newport Mesa family.  She began working for Silverado in August 2007.  Jackie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Fullerton and is a California certified Activities Director.  She has worked for the past eight years in activities and volunteered with several organizations planning, developing, and implementing events and activities.

Jackie’s personal interest in working with dementia care first started when her grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1992.  Recently her mother was also diagnosed with the disease, and is cared for at home by Jackie and her sisters.  With a knowledge and passion for enriching the daily lives and activities of seniors, Jackie also embraces each activity with understanding and compassion.

Our Director of Activities, Laura Martinez, bring to Silverado her energy, enthusiasm and excitement.  Her creative ideas bring smiles and fun to our residents who enjoy her positive outlook and personality. 

Her background in this field started in high school at the age of seventeen where she was Activities Coordinator at a local Nursing Home.  She found her love of recreation and activities through all of her community involvement.  Laura took part in Student Government where she was the Commissioner of Community Involvement and volunteered not only at several Nursing Homes, but at the Boys and Girls Club with the After School Programs.  In total she has accumulated over 120 hours of community service.

Laura was born in Michoacan, Mexico where she was raised by her mother and grandmother before arriving in the States where she has since called home with her husband and two dogs.

Laura adores working with the elderly and has a deep appreciation for their lifetime accomplishments and incorporates these stories in her daily activities.  You will often find Laura with our residents making a difference with her engaging activities.