Michelle O'Neil
Director
Michelle O’Neil brings to Willson House 14 years of experience working in Assisted Living & Memory Care communities. Michelle's roles have included Resident Care Coordinator, Executive Director and Memory Care Administrator. She has worked in multiple locations, including Seattle and Vancouver, Washington and Salem, Oregon.
"I love listening to our residents talk about their lives and getting to know their families," said Michelle.
"I love listening to our residents talk about their lives and getting to know their families," said Michelle.
Flor Garibay
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Flor Garibay grew up in Salem, Oregon and is the oldest of four kids. Through volunteering at Salem Hospital and for a local elementary school, Flor found that her passion was in caring for others. This has led her to become a Life Enrichment Coordinator at Willson House, where she plans daily activities for the residents.
Donna Farthing, RN
Registered Nurse
Donna Farthing started her career at St. Josephs Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. She then went on to work for Seattle Veterans Affairs as a Medical/Surgical Telemetry Staff Nurse for 10 years before transferring to Warm Springs Indian Reservation to work as an Ambulatory Care Nurse for 7 years.
Upon retiring from government service, Donna worked with Brookdale Senior Living (Care Bridge) in a 60-bed, memory care unit.
Born in Oregon at The Dalles, Donna has two grown children and 4 grandchildren (two of which are registered nurses).
Upon retiring from government service, Donna worked with Brookdale Senior Living (Care Bridge) in a 60-bed, memory care unit.
Born in Oregon at The Dalles, Donna has two grown children and 4 grandchildren (two of which are registered nurses).
Kristina Johnson, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kristina Johnson began with Willson House in 2018. After helping to care for her own grandparents, Kristina entered a nursing program in 2016 and began her journey into healthcare.
“Serving our treasured Residents, advocating for them, celebrating with them, and at times supporting them through grief, is a gift and honor I will forever be thankful for,” says Kristina. I am looking forward to many more years of service and learning.
“Serving our treasured Residents, advocating for them, celebrating with them, and at times supporting them through grief, is a gift and honor I will forever be thankful for,” says Kristina. I am looking forward to many more years of service and learning.