Meet the Leadership Team

Mark joined the organization in January 2019, after relocating from St. Petersburg, Florida. Mark is originally from a small town in Western Pennsylvania. He has both a Bachelor of Social Work and an MBA. He is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Florida and Ohio. He has worked in senior living in various capacities for almost 35 years and is passionate about making life better for others and being a dad to his now six year old son, Elijah. In his spare time he plays tag and hide and seek, builds robots with Legos, and makes a mess in the kitchen.

Lisha Galloway has been an invaluable member of the Edenwald team since joining in the spring of 2010. Her dedication and expertise have significantly impacted the continuum of program services, particularly in the Memory Care and Long-Term Care units. Lisha’s outstanding contributions led her to the role of Volunteer Manager and subsequently the Programming Director for Edenwald’s Independent Living in 2017. Currently, Lisha serves as Vice President of Resident Services and Institutions of Higher Education. In her current role, Lisha oversees campus-wide Resident Services, In-Residence Programs, Osher Lifelong Learning, and Intergenerational partnerships. In 2024, Lisha became co-chair of the joint Goucher College and Edenwald coordinating council. The council is responsible for guiding the preparation and implementation of shared programming, shared opportunities and shared services that will be the hallmark of the URC collaboration between Edenwald and Goucher.

As an Edenwald Scholarship Award recipient, Lisha obtained her BASW from Millersville University in Lancaster, PA. Additionally, she holds certifications as a National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, underscoring her commitment to excellence. Looking ahead, Lisha is set to pursue her MSW in the fall of 2025, further enhancing her ability to positively impact the community and those she serves. In her free time, Lisha enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying a good book paired with a great wine.

Dawn joined Edenwald as the Director of Human Resources in July of 2019. Dawn holds a Master of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Notre Dame College of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science Degree in English from Towson University. She previously served as a Human Resources Manager at Erickson Senior Living and as a Senior HR Business Partner at Remedi Senior Care before coming to Edenwald. She holds dual professional HR certifications from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP) and the HR Certification Institute (PHR) since 2007. Dawn also received her Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certification from the HR Certification Institute.
With 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Dawn’s passion and dedication are instrumental in moving Edenwald forward and making Edenwald an employer of choice. What Dawn enjoys most about her job is navigating employees through difficult life events and making a positive impact in their lives. Working for a mission driven organization allows her the opportunity to make meaningful connections with the residents and staff of Edenwald.
Dawn was born and raised in Baltimore. She and her husband have a son and a daughter who both graduated from the University of Maryland. Her hobbies include spin cycling, gardening, reading, and relaxing at her sister’s beach house. Dawn has been in a book club for 20 years with seven women whom she cherishes their friendship, wisdom and insight. Dawn’s favorite pastime is playing with her first grandson Francisco.

Meghan has worked at Edenwald for over 23 years in various different positions, starting as a waitress in the dining room when she was in high school! She stayed at Edenwald while pursuing her education, which now includes a BS in Psychology from Stevenson University, as well as a Masters’ Degree from the University of MD School of Social Work with a concentration in aging. Meghan is also licensed as a Master Social Worker in the state of Maryland. She puts the wellbeing of our residents above all else, and is always thinking outside the box to solve the unique problems that she is often presented. When she is not supporting our residents, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has two children, aged 10 and 7, and a wonderful husband. They love to take family trips to Ocean City in the summer.

David Brown, Vice President, Chief Information Officer, joined Edenwald Senior Living in 2013. He utilizes over 25 years of experience to oversee all aspects of information technology from infrastructure to cybersecurity. Prior to joining Edenwald, David worked for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., where he received the Congressional Award for Outstanding Achievement, Service and Public Distinction. He is Chair of the LeadingAge Leaders of Color National Advisory Board and Co-Chair of the LeadingAge Maryland Leaders of Color & Allies Network. When he is not in the office, David loves spending time with his family. He enjoys cooking, traveling internationally and is an avid fisherman and boater.

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Diane brings more than 28 years of experience working with individuals and families exploring Life Plan communities. She has proudly served Edenwald residents and prospective residents for over 21 years, guiding them with expertise, integrity, and a deep commitment to helping people plan confidently for their future. Her long-standing commitment to Edenwald reflects her passion for building meaningful relationships and helping people discover a community that truly feels like home. Outside of work, Diane cherishes time with her family, enjoys live music of all kinds, and takes advantage of beautiful days biking on the NCR trail.

Aira has served as the Director of Nursing here at Edenwald since September 2019. She graduated from Towson State University with a BS Nursing, and subsequently entered a storied career of over 20 years as a Registered Nurse, with many of those years as a Director of Nursing for different organizations. She is married, and proudly raised four adult children and a dog. In her free time, Aira loves spoiling her Labradoodle named Reno, shopping, and binge-watching television. She lives by the motto, “Failure is not an option!”

Alan is a seasoned culinary and hospitality leader with more than 30 years of experience across hotels, corporate conference centers, and senior living communities. Born and raised in Nutley, New Jersey, he began his culinary career at age 16 as a dishwasher at a local pizzeria, an early experience that sparked his long‑term commitment to the industry.
After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in 1991, Alan launched his professional career at a five‑diamond accredited hotel, serving as both Restaurant Chef and Banquet Chef. Over the next three decades, he held progressive leadership roles including Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director, and Assistant General Manager. His experience spans a wide range of high‑profile hospitality environments, including hotels and corporate conference centers owned by organizations such as General Electric, IBM, Dow Chemical, and Lockheed Martin.
For the past ten years, Alan has focused his expertise on senior living, leading culinary departments in four separate communities and overseeing operations that emphasize quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction. His background combines hands‑on culinary excellence with strategic operational leadership.
Alan lives in Westminster, Maryland, with his wife, Lisa, a Director of Nursing, and their two dogs, Gunther and Diesel. He enjoys camping and spending time with his family. He is the proud father of three adult children: Connor, a high school teacher in Ithaca, New York; Tyler, a CPA working in finance; and Jamie, who is pursuing a master’s degree in psychology at Merrimack College in Boston.

Remi brings a wealth of experience to the Edenwald team. She most recently served as both the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at the Knollwood Life Plan Community in DC. She joined the Knollwood team amid a financial crisis and was instrumental in preventing that organization from going into bank forbearance and an eventual bankruptcy.
Prior to her position at Knollwood, Remi was a leader at the Erickson Senior Living organization for eleven (11) years. She served in both communities (Oak Crest and Riderwood Village) and at the Erickson corporate office, all as a Director of Finance. Remi and our VP of HR, Dawn Teelucksingh, worked together at Oak Crest and Remi was referred to us by our bankers, HJ Sims.