Staff

Nora joined the team at The Willows in August 2021 as Associate Administrator. She later moved into the role of Administrator. Nora has many years of experience in senior care as she has served as an Activities Director, Marketing Director, and Outreach Navigator prior to her time at The Willows. Nora has an associate’s degree and attended nursing school. She has also served on the Alzheimer’s Association Committee of Southwest Michigan. In her free time, Nora enjoys spending time with her family. She has two sons and two grandchildren who she loves to watch play at their sporting events. Nora also enjoys going to her church, singing, and scrapbook journaling. She is a worldwide traveler! She has visited several places in the United States, along with visits to Peru, Honduras, and Ecuador where she worked in a hospital and an orphanage. Nora wants you to know that she loves the residents at The Willows and enjoys hearing about their lives and praying for them. She finds that helping the elderly through a transition to a new home is a rewarding experience.

Elizabeth relocated from Des Moines, IA to join the Baruch team in June 2024 at The Willows Assisted Living in St. Joseph, MI. Elizabeth began her career as a dietary aide then CNA in long term care before discovering her passion for long-term care administration. In pursuit of this calling, she attended Southern Adventist University in southern Tennessee, where she majored in Long-term Care Administration. Elizabeth's journey in healthcare has been marked by dedication and a genuine passion for long-term care administration, where she aims to provide compassionate and quality care to seniors that meets each person's individual needs. Elizabeth has a heart for end-of-life care and for caring for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys playing with her dogs, playing video games, reading and spending time with family.