Our Leadership

Tara is the Administrator at the Cottages at Garden Grove. In this role, Tara leads a team of professionals from a variety of disciplines providing all aspects of skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, including nursing, therapy, social work and therapeutic recreation. Tara is a licensed nursing home administrator and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from SUNY Institute of Technology. Tara is also an Eden Associate and a certified LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt.

Tara is no stranger to the nursing home industry, having spent almost 20 years as an Administrator at for-profit, not-for-profit and governmental facilities, which taught her the importance of providing compassionate and person-centered care as well as building relationships with residents, family and staff members. Responsible for the overall operations of the Cottages, Tara believes in a teamwork-based approach and in empowering her staff to make their own decisions based on what they know is best for their residents. Empowering staff members creates a sense of ownership of the facility, ultimately resulting in greater satisfaction and overall care.

Tiffiany joined the Cottages as Assistant Director of Nursing in December 2021, and was previously an Associate Professor at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix, a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo, and is a graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.

Tiffiany served many roles as a nurse educator, including student advisement, clinical and lab skills instruction, development of simulation experiences, membership on the curriculum and faculty organization committees, and chair of the Faculty Scholarship Committee. Before nursing education, she served as a charge nurse on a cardiac unit at St. Joseph’s Health.

She is excited to bring her expertise in education and health care delivery to the long term care environment.

Adam is a graduate of the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Human Resources and Marketing. He is a certified Professional in Human Resources through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and holds a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. He has worked for 15 years in long term care in several different positions. As Director of Operations, Adam leads a team responsible for Human Resources, Payroll, Scheduling, Marketing, IT services, Process Improvement and general business operations.

Amy is a graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Amy has over 23 years in the health care field. She has worked as a Social Worker and Director of Social Work, and has now transitioned to Admissions. Having worked in long term care for over 20 years, Amy understands that it can be very difficult for people to navigate health care, and she would love for you to reach out to her or schedule a tour to help you along the way.

Alli is the Director of Therapy Services, leading a strong and dedicated team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists. A Syracuse native, she graduated from Utica College in 2021 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She enjoys running half marathons, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and visiting her family camp in the Adirondacks.

Michael is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. He also has a Bachelor’s in Education in Therapeutic Recreation from the State University of New York at Cortland. He has over 25 years of varied experience in the health care field, working with people in long term care, with head trauma and with developmental delays. Michael is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a certified instructor for nonviolent crisis intervention. He always stresses the importance of meaningful engagement and lifelong learning for residents; his own hobbies include fishing, running and reading.

Scott is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business Administration and Economics. He has worked in long term care for over 12 years and has led many departments, including food service, housekeeping, maintenance, central service and purchasing. As Director of Facilities, Scott coordinates the smooth functioning of the cottages and grounds and leads a team committed to creating an environment where residents and guests truly feel at home.