Senior Living in Georgetown, TX: Welcome to Grand Living

Kate Jones

Executive Director

Kate earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University. Her career and professional experience included stops in Illinois, Georgia, Washington and Virginia before relocating to Texas and discovering her passion for serving seniors. Before leading the Community as the Executive Director, Kate served Grand Living at Georgetown as the Sales & Marketing Coordinator. Kate is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that upholds the principles of The Sterling Touch® and the vision and values of the Grand Living brand.

Allison Johnson

Sales Counselor

Allison earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Southern California where she swam competitively. Originally from Indiana, she has called Texas home for the past 22 years. With over 11 years of experience in the senior living industry, Allison has held a variety of roles including Activity Director, Care Client Manager, Community Director, and now Sales Counselor. She is passionate about truly making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors by creating a positive and supportive space for older adults and their families.
Allison is dedicated to fostering genuine connections and approaches everyone she meets with warmth, enthusiasm and compassion.

Lisa DiNaso

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Lisa DiNaso joined Grand Living in November 2023 as an Activities Assistant in Memory Care, where she discovered a passion for creating meaningful moments with residents. She later transitioned to an assistant role in Independent and Assisted Living before becoming the Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Lisa is excited to help guide families through the transition to senior living with care and compassion. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three grandchildren, cherishing every moment and bringing the same warmth and joy to her family as she does to the Grand Living community.

Mandi Cheslock

Business Office Manager

Mandi has a rich background in billing and payroll within the in-home caregiving services sector and has also worked in the long-term care insurance field, helping clients maximize their policy benefits. In addition to her professional experience, she attended Liberty University, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. Mandi was drawn to Grand Living for its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful environment, and the kindness of its staff and residents. She loves meeting residents, learning about their lives, and assisting them and their families. Married for 25 years, Mandi has three young-adult children, a dog, and a cat. She enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.

Michelle Anschutz

Director of Health & Wellness

Michelle has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in both healthcare and hospitality. She holds an Associates of Applied Science in Travel & Tourism from Herkimer County Community College, an Associates of Science in Nursing from Pikes Peak State College, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aspen University. With 16 years working in long term care, Michelle has held roles ranging from floor nurse to Director of Nursing. Drawn to Grand Living’s innovative approach, Michelle is excited to merge her passion for hospitality and healthcare in a rewarding new challenge. She finds fulfillment maintaining residents’ sense of independence, health, and well-being. Michelle also deeply enjoys building meaningful connections with residents in the community. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling, motorcycle rides, and spending time with her husband and granddaughters.

Desiree Hammock, R.N.

Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Desiree Hammock is a dedicated healthcare professional with experience in both hospital and clinical settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University. With a unique blend of skills in patient care, Desiree brings a well-rounded perspective to the nursing team. She is devoted to providing continuity of individualized care, ensuring that each patient receives consistent, personalized attention throughout their healthcare journey at Grand Living. In her free time, Desiree enjoys relaxing outdoors with her husband and daughter.

Doyal Kumar

Director of Luminations

Born in the beautiful Fiji Islands, Doyal is a dedicated healthcare professional with nearly a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. She is passionate about providing seniors with the highest quality of care, ensuring that respect and dignity are at the forefront of her approach.

Doyal is a devoted wife to an adventurous military man and car enthusiast, whose love for high-speed motorcycle rides—often reaching over 160 mph—keeps her on her toes. She is also a proud daughter, deeply grateful for the values and life skills instilled in her by her incredible parents.

In her free time, Doyal enjoys traveling, attending car meets, skiing, and spending quality time with her two beloved royal corgis, Benny and Ella.

Danielle Burzesi

Dining Room Manager

Danielle brings a unique blend of culinary expertise and business acumen to Grand Living’s dining rooms. Graduating from the Culinary Institute of America with an associate degree in baking and pastry arts in 2016, she continued her education to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2018. With experience working for renowned two Michelin stars, French Chef Jean-Georges, Danielle honed her skills as a Pastry Sous Chef at the Inn at Pound Ridge. When the restaurant closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched her own business, Cannoli’s Kitchen. Danielle later served as a kitchen supervisor at Northern Westchester Hospital, where she spent a great deal of time with the senior community and fell In love with working in the front of house. After relocating to Texas in 2022, Danielle was drawn to Grand Living’s values and standards, and is passionate about building personal connections with residents. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her two dogs, Cannoli and Remi.

Cole Taylor

Director of Maintenance

Cole is a retired US Army non-commissioned officer who specialized in aviation. He attended the US Army Aviation Logistic School as well as Purdue University where he pursued aviation engineering. In the army, he was a senior quality control technical inspector on UH-60 Blackhawks. With this extensive experience, he brings incredible knowledge and skills to the maintenance team at Grand Living. Cole chose Grand Living because of his passion to help others and his experience as a crew chief on many missions that involved helping the elderly. This puts the senior community in a special place close to his heart. Cole feels that all the residents at Grand Living are his family and is deeply passionate about helping them to make their lives easier in any way he can. In his free time, Cole enjoys listening to country music and spending time with his wife, Whitney, and three children.

Elizabeth Tamez

Director of Enviromental Services

Elizabeth is a native of Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico. She has over 25 years of experience in housekeeping, 19 of which were spent working with Marriott hotels. She has a nursing degree and has worked in senior living for the past six years. Elizabeth is passionate about serving residents, finding it both comforting and rewarding. She feels satisfied in simplifying the lives of residents and making every day pleasant and enjoyable.

Sherri Wells

Director of Facets

Sherri is a proud Texan who fell in love with senior living in 2019 after a career in real estate. She was introduced to Grand Living by Executive Chef Rick Wells, who she married on December 1st, 2023. Her daughter, Kortney, is the concierge at Grand Living at Georgetown. One of her favorite things about Grand Living is that she is enabled and encouraged to prioritize the happiness and well-being of all residents, regardless of circumstance. In her free time, Sherri enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs, Piper, Riley, and Hank.

Brittany Mariscal

Director of Fitness

Brittany Mariscal is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer with almost 10 years of professional experience. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tarleton State University before starting her fitness career as a boxing coach. As such, she continues to integrate boxing drills into her fitness programs today. Her training style is versatile, with a strong focus on functional movement to improve daily quality of life and support overall wellbeing. Brittany is passionate about continued growth and learning, and recently became a Certified Nutrition Coach. She enjoys working with active older adults in increasing strength, endurance, and flexibility, and specializes in senior fitness, strength and conditioning, boxing, functional training, and sports performance. When she is not working, she loves to travel, hike, attend concerts, and spend time with her beagle, Sergeant.