Kirsten received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of San Diego and her Master’s in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. Kirsten joined the Silverado family in November 2007. She has worked in the healthcare industry since 2001, when she began working with a Skilled Nursing Facility in El Cajon, CA. Kirsten worked as a Medi-Cal Eligibility Caseworker, Marketer, and Admissions Coordinator for the facility. After her work with the SNF, Kirsten worked with San Diego Regional Center, a non-profit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities. There, she initiated and maintained the SSI, SSA, Medi-Cal and Medicare benefits of many SDRC consumers.

Kirsten is so excited to be part of the Silverado family! She is drawn to Silverado because of the philosophy of bringing LIFE to each and every resident of the community. She greatly enjoys serving Silverado’s residents and their families. Kirsten hopes to be part of the Silverado family for many years to come.

Dr. John Duffy is a highly trained and board certified psychiatrist who has been practicing geriatric and adult psychiatry in Orange County for over 14 years. Dr. Duffy received both his Bachelor of Science in Psycho-biology and his Master of Science in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles and went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency program in General and Adult Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine where he expanded his diagnostic and clinical skills in the treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia, conducted independent research and participated in clinical research trials.

Dr. Duffy currently maintains a private practice in Tustin, California where he specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of geriatric patients suffering from depression, psychosis and all stages of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other forms of dementia.

Renee received her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology from University of California, San Diego. She received her dual masters in Public Administration and Social Work from University of Southern California, School of Policy, Planning, and Development. Renee recently joined the Silverado team and brings with her passion and commitment to individuals with memory impairments and their families. Prior to joining Silverado, Renee worked with a housing developer as an advocate and developer of affordable housing for seniors and developmentally disabled individuals.

Renee is very enthusiastic to be a part of the wonderful Silverado team! She is committed to making a difference in the lives of community residents and their families by incorporating Silverado’s philosophy of LIFE through love and compassion.

Mara joined Silverado - Tustin Hacienda in July 2007 as the Activities Director. Mara is currently attending California State University of Fullerton to obtain her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work. Mara has always been involved in the helping professions. At an early age, Mara started volunteering for different programs including participating in recreational activities for adults with disabilities.

As time passed by, she discovered that her passion for social work was continuously growing and realized that no other profession could give her the satisfaction and fulfillment that helping others gives. Volunteering turned into working in the field, including working with the substance abuse and HIV populations.

Mara enjoys working for Silverado and enjoys each and every special moment with Silverado’s residents. And like the residents, Mara has a passion for all kinds of sweets, especially chocolate, “We have, what I like to call, our chocolate moments!”