Meet Our Team
Committed to Helping Seniors Find Their Forever Home
Senior Living Selections’ Senior Care Advisors
At Senior Living Selections, we strive to be someone you can rely on for your senior living needs in Florida. Our team consists of skilled, experienced, and caring professionals who can help you determine the best possible care for your loved ones. Get in touch with any of us, and we’ll provide you with senior care assistance like nowhere else.
ANDRE SANTAMARIA, CDP
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR, OWNER
Andre Santamaria is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and has been dedicated to the senior healthcare field since 2012. He has worked in memory care, assisted living, and independent living communities. Andre has a passion for helping people find the resources they need so that seniors get the care they deserve.
Andre and his team have visited, toured, and met with administrators at nearly all Sarasota and Manatee County assisted living facilities. Moreover, they track every state inspection and stay informed about any deficiencies of partnered assisted living communities. Through his connections, he can provide resources for all matters related to assisted living and countless other senior living options in the area. Andre provides his comprehensive senior living search service at no cost to seniors and their families. He offers impartial and objective information about each facility, while his business arrangements allow him to be compensated by whichever community is selected.
Andre has found a passion for helping seniors and their families find all resources and options in senior care. With his experience as a Senior Care Advisor in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, he can find the right fit for you or your loved one.
VALERIE TIFFANY
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Valerie Tiffany joined the Senior Living Selections team in 2020. She’s a senior care advisor who assists seniors with finding the best care options for themselves or their loved ones. Valerie has 25 years of experience in hospitality and four years in senior care. Before joining Senior Living Selections, she worked for senior living communities within Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee Counties. With her commitment to serving persons in need, Valerie actively participates in humanitarian relief efforts. Moreover, she volunteers in a religious group called New Day Christian Church, Inc. Valerie is also a licensed residential real estate agent in Florida.
Valerie has personally experienced and can relate to the challenges of having a close family member who struggles with dementia. That’s why she believes that she has found her true calling in helping seniors select a new home that’s safe, pleasant, and equipped to provide for their needs. Valerie’s ultimate goal is to provide your aging loved one with safe and enjoyable senior care that can make them feel happy and loved.
KEN MADRAY, RN
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Ken Madray is a senior care advisor and a registered nurse (RN). He started as a dietary aide in a skilled nursing facility then climbed the healthcare ladder. He has had various roles along the way, eventually becoming an RN unit manager, then added the role of senior care advisor. Ken has over 29 years of experience working in healthcare facilities. His knowledge, experience, and background make him an invaluable resource, especially when finding the best possible care for individuals.
You can easily see that Ken genuinely loves what he is doing. His warm, welcoming smile says it all every time you see him. Ken counts it as a blessing that he can help seniors and their families navigate the overwhelming world of senior living. He has helped numerous seniors and their families find the best facility in Florida, and he is hoping to do the same for you, too.
GINGER DRAKE, PTA
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Ginger Drake is the newest member of the Senior Living Selections team. She is a Florida native, born and raised in the Panhandle of Florida. Ginger completed her education at St. Petersburg College in 1996 and has worked professionally in physical therapy as a PTA for the past 25 years. With geriatrics as her specialty, she aims to continually motivate and assist her patients and clients in achieving their highest levels of physical and mental rehab potential. Before her therapy career, Ginger was a Realtor to the military and families in Fayetteville, NC (also known as Ft. Bragg).
Ginger’s experience and knowledge in the healthcare industry, her passion as a client advocate, her desire to give the ultimate customer service, and her outgoing nature and quick smile make her a true liaison, helping others find the perfect and appropriate setting for aging in place. She truly feels that her calling and career path have led her into this role, assisting and guiding others in finding their forever home.
Toni McKinsey
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Toni is a Florida native, born and raised in Bradenton, FL. Her passion for assisting seniors began while working as a server at a local retirement community in high school. She began her career in the healthcare industry after completing her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Florida in 2011. Toni has served Manatee and Sarasota counties in Senior Living, Home Health and Private Duty Home Care.
CHARLOTTE J CORVI
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Charlotte moved to Venice, FL in July 2020 after living in San Diego, CA for 24 years. She worked in the hospitality field overseeing sales efforts for resorts on Mission Bay. Altogether Charlotte has over 31 years of hospitality experience from San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, and even Portland, OR.
When she arrived in Venice, she made a career change and worked for an assisted living in Sarasota that had an Extended Congregate Care License as well as a memory care. After working at the community for almost two years it became clear that Charlotte had a passion for being a resource to families and assisting families make finding their forever home a reality during what some may consider a hard time. Her sincere approach and guidance put families at ease and makes the transition smoother. The greatest reward Charlotte receives is when a family says, “Thank you” and they have a smile on their face. Whether looking for a community, in-home care, adult day center, or just guidance in senior healthcare, Charlotte will provide options for families and their loved ones.
Alicia Artz, PTA
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Alicia Artz has been a local resident since 2004. She joined Senior Living Selections in 2022, and she is excited to share her passion for providing quality care for Seniors in her community. Alicia proudly graduated from Saint Petersburg College in 2016 with a PTA degree. Over the last 7 years, she has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including Acute Care, LTAC (Long Term Acute Care), Home Health, and Outpatient Sports Orthopedics.
Alicia loves traveling and adventure. She enjoys hearing about, and draws inspiration from, her clients’ experiences of wanderlust. Alicia is an extremely positive and outgoing person. She is dedicated and driven to help provide or find the best guidance and care for her clients.
Susannah Chase Brady
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Susannah Chase Brady is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping individuals and families find the best senior living options for their loved ones. With a successful background in account management and operational leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role as an advisor at Senior Living Selections.
Prior to joining Senior Living Selections, Susannah excelled as a Senior Account Manager at Kindred at Home, where she was consistently ranked in the top five out of a national team of 500. Her exceptional skills in building client relationships and driving results made her a trusted advisor to families navigating the complexities of home healthcare.
In 2017, Susannah made a career transition to become the Chief Operating Officer at Jake Brady Concrete By Design. Her strategic mindset and operational acumen were instrumental in shaping the company’s growth and success. However, her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of seniors led her to embark on a new journey at Senior Living Selections.
As an advisor, Susannah applies her diverse skill set to help individuals and families make informed decisions about senior living options. With a deep understanding of the challenges and considerations involved, she provides compassionate guidance, actively listening to her clients’ needs, preferences, and concerns. Leveraging her extensive knowledge of the senior living industry, she offers personalized recommendations tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Susannah’s commitment to excellence extends beyond her role as an advisor. She actively engages with local senior living communities, forging strong relationships with administrators and staff to stay well-informed about the latest offerings and services available. This ensures that she provides her clients with up-to-date and comprehensive information, empowering them to make well-informed choices.
Outside of work, Susannah is a passionate traveler, both nationally and internationally, finding inspiration in exploring new places and immersing herself in different cultures. Her love for design and innovation, combined with her commitment to delivering high-quality projects, has earned her a reputation as a trusted leader in the construction industry.
With her compassionate approach, diverse expertise, and unwavering dedication, Susannah Chase Brady will make a meaningful impact in her role as an advisor at Senior Living Selections, assisting individuals and families in finding the best senior living options that promote comfort, safety, and overall well-bein.
Sara Grivetti, PhD, CRC
SENIOR CARE ADVISOR
Sara Grivetti is an experienced and dedicated professional in the field of rehabilitation counseling. Born and raised in an environment that fostered compassion and empathy, Sara developed a passion for helping others from an early age. She completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University, where she honed her expertise in assisting individuals facing various challenges in their lives.
With over 25 years of experience, Sara has focused her career on supporting and empowering seniors to navigate tough situations. She has become a trusted advocate for the elderly, providing invaluable guidance and resources to help them maintain their independence and quality of life. Sara’s compassionate and patient approach has earned her the respect and gratitude of countless individuals and their families.
Throughout her career, Sara has developed a particular specialization in working with people who have Parkinson’s disease and other debilitating conditions. Her deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of these conditions allows her to provide comprehensive support to her clients. By tailoring her counseling techniques to address their unique needs, she helps individuals effectively manage their challenges and find renewed hope and resilience.
Sara’s dedication to her work extends beyond the professional realm. She deeply values the importance of empathy and understanding in building strong connections with her clients. Known for her warm and compassionate nature, she is excited to start this new journey with Senior Living Selections.
DJ Lambert, RN, BA
Clinical Nurse Liaison
DJ Lambert, RN, grew up in Sarasota and possesses over 25 years of nursing experience. She’s bilingual in Spanish and English. DJ’s nursing background is diverse and expansive, ranging from various hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to medical mission trips in the Amazonian jungle of Peru, remote villages of Swaziland, and the Appalachian mountains in Tennessee.
Her years of admissions and liaison work have contributed to her expertise in various senior communities. Specifically, through her involvement in discharge planning, she has been effective in educating clients and patients about their options for choosing a senior living community to fit their needs. Through nursing and helping clients, she fulfills her life’s purpose of serving others. Her mission is to make a difference in people’s lives. And, as she moves forward, she wants others to move forward with her. She has a high sense of integrity and is committed to helping clients find the best options and resources by being transparent and honest.