Celebrating Everyday Joy

This Gratitude Wall features messages submitted by team members, residents, and family members to recognize the individuals who make our communities exceptional. All submissions are reviewed by Sonida’s Marketing team before being shared publicly. Submit your own note of gratitude.

Service

Joshua Zanow is grateful for

Teresa Covelli

Executive Director • Magnolia Trails at East Lake

Teresa Covelli is the heart and soul of Magnolia Trails at East Lake. Her unwavering dedication to both residents and team members is truly inspiring. She consistently puts everyone else first, ensuring that every individual feels valued, cared for, and supported. Her leadership is rooted in compassion and selflessness, creating an environment where residents thrive and staff feel empowered. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a remarkable leader who leads by example every single day.

A Team Member Submission
Service

India Mickey is grateful for

Keisha Dube

Executive Director • The Wellington at Southport

Keisha constantly leads with compassion and service in her heart!

A Team Member Submission
Communication

Melusine McDaniel is grateful for

Dana Milner

Executive Director • The Ashton on the Plaza

I'm extremely thankful for Dana and her willingness to support The Plaza. She is traveling from Indianapolis to Kansas City every week. Dana's ability to communicate clearly and respectfully helps create a positive team environment. We appreciate the way you listen, respond, and keep everyone on the same page. Your communication style strengthens the team and contributes greatly to our success. Thank you, Dana for everything you do!

A Team Member Submission
Service

Amy Crosslin is grateful for

Cam Elliott

Director of Marketing • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Thank you to Cam for his service mind in capturing gratitude for our team members who serve thousands of residents every day! We're so grateful for your attention to CARES values and making feedback meaningful to others!

A Team Member Submission
Communication

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Dawn Mount

Pinnacle Division President • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Dawn, I’m so grateful for your clarity, guidance, and consistency. You create alignment in a way that brings people together and keeps us moving forward. Your thoughtful Communication strengthens not just my work, but our entire cross-functional partnership. I appreciate you more than you know.

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Empathy

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Donna Brown

Cornerstone Division President • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Donna, I’m so grateful for the empathy and perspective you bring to our work. You lead with understanding, clarity, and a genuine care for both our residents and our teams. The way you balance compassion and direction reflects the truest form of Empathy, and it means so much to collaborate with you.

A Team Member Submission
Service

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Reanae Clark

VP Business Development • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Reanae, I’m so grateful for your reliability, positivity, and commitment to serving our communities with excellence. You show up with steadiness and a genuine desire to help, and your follow-through makes an enormous difference. You exemplify the Service value, and I truly appreciate your partnership.

A Team Member Submission
Empathy

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Amy Crosslin

Director People Operations • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Amy, I’m so grateful for the heart and intention you bring to every conversation. Your commitment to building a people-centered culture and finding meaningful ways to recognize and support our teams reflects true Empathy in action. Partnering with you on Sonida CARES has been one of the highlights of my work this year.

A Team Member Submission
Communication

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Amy Jacobsen

Director Strategic Initiatives • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Amy, I’m so grateful for the steady support and clear communication you bring into every conversation. You’re an exceptional cross-functional partner, equally ready to explore the big picture or dig into the details to get things done. You embody the Communication value daily, and I deeply appreciate the partnership we’ve built.

A Team Member Submission
Service

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Angela Jett

Creative Manager • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Ang, I’m so grateful for the energy and initiative you’ve brought from day one. You jump in with purpose, creativity, and a genuine desire to make things better. Your commitment to serving the brand and supporting the team reflects the very best of the Service value, and I’m so excited for the vision you’re helping build.

A Team Member Submission
Responsiveness

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Rachael Renz

Marketing Coordinator • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Rachael, I’m so grateful for your ability to adapt, grow, and stay grounded through big changes. Your friendly spirit and the humanity you bring into every conversation make such a difference. You respond with resilience and openness, and that kind of Responsiveness strengthens our team and the work we do together.

A Team Member Submission
Accountability

Cam Elliott is grateful for

Emily Skoney

Manager of Marketing Programs and Community Experience • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Emily, I’m so grateful for your professionalism, steady judgment, and integrity. In just a few months, you’ve become a trusted partner whose decision-making strengthens our work every single day. Your commitment to doing things the right way reflects true Accountability, and our team is incredibly fortunate to have you.

A Team Member Submission