Our highly trained personal care staff is engaged in all aspects of a resident’s life. They are committed to the well-being of residents and respect their privacy, independence and individual preferences.
For nearly two decades, I have dedicated my career to the development, construction, and operation of senior housing and healthcare communities across Arizona. Known for my hands-on leadership style and deep commitment to quality of care, I have played a key role in expanding access to assisted living and memory care throughout the state. My work spans the full lifecycle of community creation—from site selection and design to regulatory navigation, staffing, and long-term operational excellence. Driven by the belief that seniors deserve dignity, safety, and meaningful connection, I continue to champion innovative, resident centered environments that elevate the standard of care in Arizona’s rapidly growing senior living landscape.
Lori has been with Academy Villas for 5 years. She brings skill and dedication to her work for the Villas, especially to her interactions with residents and their families. Her diverse professional experience includes nine years as business manager for a large assisted-living community. She also spent eighteen years in the automotive industry and several years with an architecture firm. Lori was born and raised in Tucson where she also received her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She has one son, Nicholas, 29, and is a doting, great-aunt to Charlotte who is 7. Lori is thrilled to once again be working with seniors, as her previous experience had been the most fulfilling in her career.