Donna Tweed
Director
Donna Tweed joined Willson House as the Director in December 2019. She began working in the Health Care field in 1989 as a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNS). Donna says her motivation to work with seniors started with listening to her grandparents' stories about The Great Depression and how they struggled, worked hard and got by. "They always knew how to make the best of things and still be happy."
Donna is originally from Portland but now lives in Lincoln City. She says the ocean is her happy place.
Donna says, "Working with seniors has been very rewarding and I can’t imagine doing anything else."
Donna is originally from Portland but now lives in Lincoln City. She says the ocean is her happy place.
Donna says, "Working with seniors has been very rewarding and I can’t imagine doing anything else."
Alexandria Alvarado
Assistant Director
Alexandria Alvarado's love of working with older adults started at a young age. She began volunteering at her local assisted living and memory care community in Yucaipa, California at the age of 18.
Alexandria has worked in many different areas, such as housekeeping, reception, and as an Activities Assistant. It was working as an Activities Assistant that her passion to help residents grew, and she knew this would be an area where she could make a positive impact.
Alexandria has worked in many different areas, such as housekeeping, reception, and as an Activities Assistant. It was working as an Activities Assistant that her passion to help residents grew, and she knew this would be an area where she could make a positive impact.
Dulce Ayala
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Dulce Ayala "Growing up I always knew I wanted to help people in anyway I could. Willson House has given me a great opportunity as a Care-Partner and now as the Life Enrichment Coordinator. I'm motivated and so excited for the opportunity."
Jennifer Godden, RN
Registered Nurse
Jennifer Godden began working as a nurse in 2011 and in a group home for medically fragile persons for 5 years. Jennifer has also been a Case Manager for an in-home care agency for almost 4 years. Jennifer has many years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and caregiver at various nursing homes and private homes.
“I was adopted by my grandparents, so my whole life has revolved around seniors. Being part of a team that helps keep these amazing people safe and happy in their homes is an honor and I’m excited to be here!”
“I was adopted by my grandparents, so my whole life has revolved around seniors. Being part of a team that helps keep these amazing people safe and happy in their homes is an honor and I’m excited to be here!”
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.