Reflections at Garden Place
Our Team

Allison Ramsey has been at Reflections at Garden Place since 2015, working as an LPN. She began her nursing career as a CNA at a local nursing home and then decided to go back to school to become a nurse. Allison has a passion for those affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia, is a Certified Dementia Practioner and knows this is truly where her heart lies. Allison has been married since 2013, and has a sweet and spunky daughter who keeps them on their toes. They live on the outskirts of Columbia on her husband’s family farm. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors, loves to deer hunt, walk through the woods, or take out their ATVs and ride the levees.

"I have two dogs that are like family; Remi and Daisy. My friends and family mean the world to me. I am so honored to serve as the Executive Director at Reflections. I believe our team helps our residents live their best life."

Zelina is the Life Enrichment Director here at our community but will tell you, “I feel like I am the one that is enriched. I have the best job in the world. I get to be silly, celebrate birthdays, throw parties, and host events!” Zelina began working in healthcare since she was 15 in a retirement home for nuns and has also worked with hospice, private duty, nursing homes and hospitals. Zelina has now been in healthcare for over 30 years and is a Certified Dementia Practioner and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practicioner . She has loved caring for the elderly and feels a great sense of pride taking care of the generation that paved the way before her. Dementia has always been where her heart is. She loves stepping into their world and engaging them on their level. “Reflections is a small community and that makes it possible to get to know each person on a level that larger facilities cannot provide. Having a smaller facility makes it easier to give one on one care, which those with Dementia require to slow the decline. I work with some of the best in the business, and am proud of where I work, and the job that we do.” During her free time, Zelina enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and bonus son, Blake who have a hobby farm on the outskirts of Waterloo. They enjoy their many animals as well as gardening and canning their harvests. They also enjoy hosting BBQs and going on spontaneous adventures.

Tony has been in maintenance for 10 years, and really enjoys working in eldercare. Tony says, “I love building relationships with the residents by talking with them, helping them put puzzles together, and gardening with them – making them feel comfortable with me in their home where I am working.”

In his time away from work, Tony enjoys spending time with his family. He coaches soccer for second grade girls, and is a St. Louis Cardinal’s fan.