meet the team dedicated to making your life shine

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meet the team dedicated to making your life shine

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Get a glimpse of the professionals who carefully craft and maintain our retirement lifestyle rich with opportunities to keep you growing and thriving.

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tamra tsanos

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Meet Tamra, our extraordinary executive director with more than 13 years of dedicated experience in senior living. Tamra’s journey includes leadership roles in independent and assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing communities. Her passion lies in fostering lifelong connections with seniors and their loved ones, ensuring an unparalleled quality of life and adventure for all.

Tamra holds a master’s degree in public administration, specializing in health care, and a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. Beyond her professional endeavors, Tamra finds joy in hiking, exploring new destinations and cherishing precious moments with her family. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents is the heartbeat of our community.

karen malekos smith

DIRECTOR of sales and marketing

Karen is a passionate advocate for families and a dedicated educator about our services. With over three decades of experience in leadership roles working with seniors across nationally recognized communities, she brings invaluable insight to her role as director of sales and marketing. Prior to joining Valage Senior Living at Carson Valley, she served at Mills-Peninsula Health Services, excelling as the clinical manager of speech-language pathology and audiology, and later as the director of donor relations at Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation. Her background as a speech-language pathologist, combined with personal experiences with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, expertly prepared her to offer guidance, empathy and compassion to those navigating the transition to senior living.

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Adrianna Ward

Activity Director

Adrianna began her health care journey 11 years ago, after completing military service. Having served in the Army National Guard as a motor transport operator, she developed strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Adrianna is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness and believes that integrity and transparency are crucial in establishing trust with residents. She is committed to treating each resident with dignity and respect. Married with a six-year-old child, three dogs and two turtles, in her free time, she enjoys paddleboarding in Tahoe and hiking in the mountains.

vilma urroz

Journey Director

Vilma holds a bachelor’s degree in science and has over a decade of experience in dementia care. Since moving to the U.S. in 2009, she has dedicated herself to advocating for individuals with cognitive impairment. A Certified Dementia Trainer and co-facilitator for Dementia Friendly Nevada, Vilma brings passion, patience and deep knowledge to her role. As Journey Director at Valage, she is committed to creating a compassionate, engaging and dignified environment for residents and their families. Outside of work, Vilma enjoys time with her husband and daughter and leads the kids ministry at her local church.

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shannon roberts, rn

Health and Wellness Director

As a registered nurse with 17 years of diverse clinical experience and a specialized focus in geriatric care, Shannon brings valuable knowledge, compassion and insight to our caring team. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to supporting older adults with dignity, respect and excellence while delivering thoughtful, high-quality care tailored to each individual’s needs. Shannon is passionate about building meaningful connections with residents and families and believes compassionate care begins with trust, communication and empathy. Her calm presence, clinical expertise and commitment to resident well-being help create a supportive and comforting environment for those she serves.

gary crocker

Maintenance Director 

With an associate’s degree in mechanics and extensive experience across construction, building maintenance and supervisory roles – including owning a janitorial business – Gary brings a wealth of expertise to ensure our community is well maintained, safe and looking its best. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor adventures like camping, boating and offroad racing, and he is also an FAA-licensed drone pilot.

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Daniel Abina

Executive Chef

With more than ten years of restaurant experience, Chef Daniel brings a deep passion for creating memorable dining experiences to the Valage culinary team. Inspired by the grandparents who raised him and first taught him to cook, he’s dedicated to crafting thoughtful, flavorful meals that bring people together. His creativity, attention to detail, and love of hospitality are reflected in every dish he serves — and the warmth of the Valage community reminds him of the comfort and connection he experienced growing up. Outside the kitchen, Daniel enjoys hiking, gaming, and cooking for family and friends.