Team Members
The Acacia Creek professional team is composed of industry-leading visionaries who are committed to creating a community that integrates active living; exceptional amenities and services; and compassionate, relevant care. The combined experience of our retirment team includes more than four decades of retirement community administration experience.team
Retirement Counselors
Jackie Montes de Oca
Marketing Associate
Jackie Montes de Oca brings 10 years of expertise as a concierge at Acacia Creek to the marketing team. She is attuned to the needs of residents and has an eye for details. Her warm, easy manner with people puts them at ease. As a compassionate listener, she adeptly understands the needs of people who are making the move into communal living. Her inclusive, family-focused nature makes her a natural at bringing people together and helping them feel comfortable.
Brian Raimundo
Marketing Associate
With over 22 years of sales experience and 15 years in the healthcare industry, Brian Raimundo is a proven leader and expert in business development, marketing and account management. He has successfully grown and managed referral business for skilled nursing, hospice, home care, and durable medical equipment across the Bay Area, generating significant revenue and increasing patient census.
Management
Terry Quigley
President and Chief Executive Officer
Terry is an accomplished leader steeped in building high-trust relationships, innovative services, and growth at mission-driven human service organizations like ours. Since 2012 she has been the chief operating officer at Episcopal Communities and Services in Southern California, where she oversaw three CCRCs, one assisted living community and one affordable housing community, serving roughly 700 residents. There, she developed three master plans including the launch of a new 206-unit facility, delivered consistent financial performance, and drove excellent resident satisfaction and engagement in all life plan communities, among other accomplishments.
Prior to 2012, Terry led operations at Shea Family Care and the Cloisters of La Jolla Skilled Nursing Facility. As a part of a home and community-based services organization, Terry built significant and effective network of services for underserved populations.
Sandra Simon
Executive Director/Administrator
Sandra Simon brings more than 25 years of experience in senior care as a licensed nursing home administrator in California and Oregon and holds a RCFE Certification. She is passionate about eldercare, mindfulness, and the principle of ahimsa—causing less harm, walking kinder, and supporting people to find their authentic selves. Prior to coming to Acacia Creek, Simon was CEO and nursing home administrator at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco; she has also served as campus director of the nonprofit Holgate Center (Oddfellows) in Portland, and nursing home administrator for Prestige Care, with a passion for mission driven non-profits served as Chief Administrator for the Jewish Home of San Francisco. In addition, Simon is founder and president for a series of nonprofit ashtanga yoga schools in Oregon. She holds an MBA from Cal State San Marcos, a bachelor’s in gerontology from San Diego State University and is a fellow from the national Leadership Academy Fellowship with LeadingAge.
Carolee Rodrigo
Lifestyles Manager
With more than 20 years of experience working with seniors as a certified therapeutic recreational therapist, Carolee Rodrigo is dedicated in collaborating with residents in continuing to build a culture of healthy longevity at Acacia Creek. She is devoted to empowering residents to bring their life to Acacia Creek and to pursue their passions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation and a minor in psychology. Prior to working at Acacia Creek, she worked at the Masonic Homes of California in Union City as a recreation therapist in their skilled nursing and residential care community. Her own recreation and leisure pursuits are equally important in her life, like enjoying learning new things, spending time at the ocean, and staying physically fit.
Penny Vittoria
Successful Aging Coach
As Acacia Creek’s successful aging coach, Penny Vittoria uses her 30-plus years of experience in senior living and working with residents and team members to create an environment that promotes wellness, growth, and empowerment through the philosophy of healthy longevity. She supports resident engagement in whatever brings meaning and purpose to their lives. She holds a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies with a focus on anthropology, and has extensive experience in life coaching and adult education—particularly in cognitive development techniques and physical fitness.
Vilarmina Paje Forsythe, LVN
Resident Services Manager
Committed to helping residents live healthy and independent lives, Vilarmina Forsythe’s nursing degree is complemented by her bachelor’s degrees in health services and recreation therapy. She has worked in a variety of residential care communities for the elderly in the San Francisco Bay Area, including an internship at the Anne Rosenberg Institute on Aging. She specializes in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Prior to Acacia Creek, she worked at the Masonic Homes of California in Union City as a nursing supervisor.
Joseph Bautista
Executive Chef
With over 25 years of experience in the culinary arts, Joseph Bautista is dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences. A graduate of the San Francisco Cordon Bleu in 2012, he has built a distinguished career in professional cuisine, blending innovation with time-honored techniques.
As the culinary leader at Acacia Creek, Joseph has transformed the dining program by introducing well-loved dishes such as Cioppino, Porchetta, and a variety of Asian-inspired cuisine. He values resident feedback, using it to continually refine and elevate menu offerings. Beyond the plate, he is passionate about cultivating a positive, motivated kitchen environment—because a happy team creates outstanding food, and great food brings joy to residents.
When he’s not in the kitchen, Joseph enjoys modifying cars, attending car meets, gaming, and fishing.
Madelane Ramos
Dining Room Manager
A seasoned hospitality industry professional, Madelane Ramos ensures an excellent dining room experience for Acacia Creek residents and visitors by working closely with chefs and management to provide creative menus and high-quality cuisine. She has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality with a minor in business administration, in addition to more than 25 years of experience in catering and events management. Prior to Acacia Creek, she was the dining room and catering manager for Vi at Palo Alto.
