Meet Our Team

Catherine has been the Administrator at Mt. Baker Care Center since 2014 bringing with her 25 years of long-term care experience, 18 as a facility Administrator. As Administrator, she is responsible for overseeing all facility operations, including monitoring its compliance with State and Federal regulations, leading staff and personnel management, monitoring financials and reporting, and addressing and resolving any conflicts or issues that pertain to the facility and its residents.

Catherine first came to Mt. Baker Care Center in 2000, remaining in the Administrator role for 8 years until transitioning to another area skilled nursing facility until her return in 2014. She is licensed in the State of Washington for Nursing Home Administration and received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University.

When Catherine is not at work, she enjoys camping, knitting, shopping, and spending time with her family (husband, Mark; son, Brandon; daughter, Morgan; and three pugs, Homer Simpson, Eva Longoria, and Luna Legend).

Catherine received her RN from Skagit Valley College. Prior to joining Mt. Baker Care Center, she was a Registered Nurse at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.

When she isn’t providing exceptional care to residents, Catherine enjoys refinishing and painting furniture, spending time outdoors with her family, knitting, and playing with her pugs. She has a husband, Nate, and two kids, Phenix and Kai.

Kara received her RN from Bellingham Technical College and her BSN from the University of Washington. She has previous work experience at another area nursing facility as its Staff Development Coordinator.

When Kara is not at work, you can usually find her enjoying her family (husband, 5 daughters and 3 granddaughters), geocaching, or participating in Girl Scouts activities with her daughter.

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Jennifer joined the management team at Mt. Baker Care Center as its Social Services Director in October 2022, bringing with her nearly a decade of professional experience. As social services Director, she is responsible for overseeing care management and discharge planning, while acting as a family liaison, grievance ambassador, and community resource specialist.

Prior to joining Mt. Baker Care Center, Jennifer was the Social Services Director for another area skilled nursing facility.

Jennifer received her bachelor’s in Sociology from Western Washington University. She also maintains an associates degree in Accounting. Jennifer is a Specialized Habitation Provider for PASRR DDA as well.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys competing in Tough Mudders. She is also a writer, a Nerf fun enthusiast, a gourmet cook, and a self-proclaimed beer pong champion. She is a single mother to five young men, ages 12 to 28.

Lauren joined Mt. Baker Care Center as its Director of Rehabilitation in August 2017 bringing with her a decade of professional experience. As the Director, she is responsible for the daily operations of the Rehab department, including the staffing, scheduling, utilization reviews, and (most importantly) patient centered care.

Lauren maintains her PTA licensure, completing her PTA accreditation. She has an Associates in Science degree in Ongoing Continuing Education/Science.

When she’s not helping heal residents at Mt. Baker Care Center, she can often be found making jewelry, exercising, or taking pictures. She is a mother of three: two girls and a boy.

With early 25 years of professionally related experience, Pamela joined the team at Mt. Baker Care Center in February 2022 in the capacity of Business Office Manager. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing billing insurances, checking insurance benefits, updating Point Click Care with census, posting deposits, and talking with residents and families regarding finances.

Prior to joining Mt. Baker Care Center, Pamela worked as Business Office Manager for another area skilled nursing facility.

Pamela received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Washington University with a minor in Office Administration.

When she is not at work, you can often find Pamela reading, walking her two pups (Bella and Finley), watching movies, or traveling. She is married with two adult children.

Since 2014, Christie has coordinated the medical records system to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with State and Federal requirements at Mt. Baker Care Center’s Medical Records Manager. In this capacity, she also assists nurses enter physician orders, responds to medical records requests, and makes sure that patient files are accurate.

Christie has seven years of professional healthcare experience with prior experience as a unit secretary at another area skilled nursing facility. She obtained her degree in Medical Transcription and Medical Coding from Bellingham Technical College.

In her free-time, Christie enjoys running 5K races and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, Jon, and sons Logan and Landon.

In her free time, Branka enjoys cooking and gardening. She lives happily with her husband and daughter.

Bringing with him 15 years of professionally related experience, Alonzo joined the team at Mt. Baker Care Center as its Maintenance Supervisor in 2022. In this capacity, he works to ensure the proper functionality and safety of the buildings and grounds at Mt. Baker Care Center and Summit Place Assisted Living.

Prior to joining Mt. Baker Care Center, Alonzo was the Maintenance Supervisor at another nearby senior living community.

In his free time, you can find Alonzo enjoying sports and fishing. He has two sons, one daughter, and five beautiful grandchildren.

Amanda became the Director of Dining Services for Mt. Baker Care Center in 2019, bringing with her a decade of professional experience and leadership. In this capacity, she oversees day-to-day operations of the facility’s dining services, including management of both the Mt. Baker Care Center and Summit Place Assisted Living kitchens with regard to meal preparation and service, inventory, staffing, and events.

Prior to becoming the Director of Dining Services, Amanda was a cook for both Mt. Baker Care Center and Summit Place Assisted Living, honing her craft and better understanding the unique needs of her residents and the senior community.

In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading and playing video games.