Meet Our Team
Amanda Kelsey
Executive Director
Amanda comes to Park Visalia from her previous role as Operations Executive Administrative Assistant and Employment Outreach Ambassador for Carefield Living. A native of Hanford, Amanda received a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Fresno Pacific University and is a certified California Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) administrator. She is passionate about helping others, and is a member of the California Grange, Cabrillo Club and Salvation Army Home League. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, camping, and loves a good book.
Laureano Sanchez
Memory Care Director
Born and raised in Fresno Ca, Laureano has over 10 years of experience in senior living. Inspired by his strong relationships with his grandparents, he started his career as a med tech and was then promoted to Assisted Living Supervisor, followed by Memory Care Director. Working with seniors living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia helped him realize his passion for Memory Care. Eager to learn more, he continued his education and became a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is an active volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association. His past roles have taught him how to become a better leader by being hands on and supporting his care team to provide the best care possible. He enjoys working with his team and residents at Park Visalia. When not at Park Visalia, he loves spending time with his family, staying active, cooking and traveling.
Karla Castillo
Assisted Living Director
Shannon Phiew See
Business Office Director
Shannon has been with Park Visalia since 2006. She began with Park Visalia as a front desk receptionist, and went on to be a Medical Technician, then a Wellness Coordinator, and now serves the community as the Business Office Director. “My favorite things about Park Visalia are the people I work with and the residents. I really love what I do.” In her free time, Shannon enjoys the outdoors with family. She loves to hike and go fishing and camping.
Katherine Navarro
Sales Director
Molly Martinez
Culinary Director
Joe Juarez
Maintenance Director
Joe has been with Park Visalia since 2015. With a varied background as a painting contractor and business owner, he has worked as a maintenance director in skilled nursing and assisted living for over eleven years. His favorite thing about Park Visalia: “Here the residents are like family. I cherish the relationships with residents and the staff. In my free time, I love to being with my family, watching a movie or playing a game together.
Sophie Schueller
Lifestyle Director