Evergreen Senior Living
Our Team

Brandie combined experience in property management and marketing began in 2008. While growing up, she always had a heart for seniors and often turned to them as a young person for direction. Even now she values her elders and what can be gleaned from them and finds it rewarding in assisting seniors on this journey to improve the quality of their lives. Brandie has lived in Lane County since 1998 with her husband, Gordon and their beautiful daughter, Chloe. They enjoy worshipping in church together, singing and playing music.

Maya has a passion for helping others and spreading joy. Maya began her journey in senior living as a care partner. She moved on to become an activities assistant, and eventually became the Community Relations Director at a sister community. Now, she is on the Evergreen team! Maya graduated from Bushnell University in Eugene in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in communication. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Tyler. During her free time, Maya enjoys camping, playing softball, and spending time with her friends and family.

Chante had been working in Senior Living since July 2021 and previously worked as a teacher. She started at Evergreen Memory Care as the Life Enrichment Coordinator. She is now at Evergreen Senior Living on the Marketing team! Chante grew up in South Pasadena, CA and moved to Springfield with her family in November 2020.

Chante is married and has three boys and a dog named Max. While Chante isn't working, she enjoys anything outdoors. Paddle boarding, hiking, biking and visiting the beach are some of her favorites.

Suzanne, our Life Enrichment Director for Independent Living is an all-ages people person! While she enjoyed her time working in a childcare center and as a Sunday school teacher, she enjoys working with senior citizens the most! Volunteering for a hospice and Meals on Wheels made her realize the importance of socialization and fellowship with lonely, isolated seniors. Growing up in Boise, Idaho and graduating from Boise State University (B.S. in Criminal Justice) has made her a die-hard Bronco fan. However, she will happily cheer for the Ducks if they aren’t playing her Broncos. Suzanne, her husband and two sons moved to Oregon in 2017 and are absolutely thrilled to be one hour and fifteen minutes away from the coast!

Meradi has lived in Eugene, Oregon her whole life! You might find her on outdoor adventures with her wild fur child Violet, riding her quad in the sand dunes or trying new foods. Meradi also enjoys taking photos of places she has traveled and pictures of her loved ones. She is a crafty gal who will always have a new hobby in her hands.

Meradi started Life Enrichment right in the middle of the pandemic, but that did not stop her from giving our community quality entertainment. She loves to laugh and bring smiles to everyone's faces. Meradi comes from a large family and believes that strong relationships are important in all stages of life. Feeling connected to one another builds a strong, healthy, and happy community, which provides a sense of belonging that leads to a healthier quality of life.

Angela has always had the passion to help and serve others. Her dream has always been to be a nurse however, life took a different path for her, and she became a stay-at-home mom to raise her three children. During that time Angela was a leader in her church, serving in the children’s ministry and began working for the church school. She worked in various areas of the school including administration and teaching K-8th grade students and working as an advocate for higher education in low-income communities. She graduated in 2017 from nursing school in California. Angela decided to start her career as a nurse here in Eugene, Oregon to be close to her oldest daughter and grandchild. Angela has found a great honor in serving the senior community. Angela loves to listen to their stories and be an advocate for them. “I have loved getting close to my residents and being with them at the end of life. Some nurses witness your first breath, I get to hold their hand, and tell them I love them when they take their last breath.”

When Angela is not working you will find her enjoying life with her husband and soaking up every minute of the sun Oregon blesses her with. She loves Sunday dinners with her three children and her seven grandchildren, and spending time outdoors.

Marissa Sandoval has been in healthcare since 2013. She moved to Eugene, Oregon from California in 2014 and started working as a DSP for adults who have developmental disabilities. She also has worked as a caregiver and med tech in other sister communities between 2020-2023. At Evergreen Senior Living, Marissa joined as a MT and was shortly promoted to Resident Care Coordinator. Marissa enjoys being an advocate for our residents and team members and it brings her peace knowing that both the team as well as the residents feel comfortable to confide in her and feel confident that their needs will be met. She always has a great spirit and is ready to take on whatever challenges the day may bring.

On her free days, you will find Marissa spending quality time with her two daughters, taking them to sports practices or school events. She also loves to read, do crossword puzzles, build Legos, and crochet.

Julie comes to Evergreen with over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. She was predominantly a cook but has experience in serving, bartending, and managing kitchens. With 10 years of experience working in senior living communities she is happy to be at Evergreen Senior Living. 

Julie lives with her husband and son and says that she is guided by what she does each day by God. She has 3 dogs that she loves and if she could do anything in else in her life she would love to work with dogs and possibly run an adoption center.