I am Melissa Silliman, Executive Director, here at Windsor Manor. I have been with WM since 2018. The minute I walked into our building it felt like home. The staff and environment are beyond welcoming. I started my career in healthcare as a certified nurse assistant. I took a break to serve in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. After my time in the service, I jumped back into healthcare and started work as a CNA and medication aide. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Upper Iowa University and my associate’s degree in nursing from Southwestern Community College.

In my free time, I enjoy working out, attending country music concerts with my husband, camping, and chasing my 3 kids around our farm.

My name is Shana Stephenson & I have worked at Windsor Manor for 12 years since January 8th, 2010. Overall, I have worked in Food Service for 16 years. I started out as a dietary aid, worked as a cook on both morning & evening shifts, & now have been the Dietary Manager since 2018. This job has helped me grow as a person & I love what I do. The compliments I get from the residents each day is rewarding & I look forward to helping my staff grow as I have in the last 12 years.

In my free time, I like to spend time with my best friend Desirae & her family, they keep me busy with lots of adventures. Gardening, Bike Rides, Kayaking, Road Trips & Game Nights to name a few. I am the youngest of three siblings, I am a guinea pig mom & an aunt to three nieces, two nephews & one on the way. I love to read & spend time in bookstores, writing/blogging, play video games, listening to music, go thrift store shopping & free library hunting. I have enjoyed my years here at Windsor & look forward to the years to come.

I am Mila Tarasenkov. I work for Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Indianola as an Activity Director. I’ve been working here for a number of years, I’ve been Resident’s Assistant or Activity Director. I really enjoy spending lots of hours here with the best staff and the most precious residents.

I was born in the Country of Ukraine and moved to the United States as an immigrant in 1996. I lived in Vancouver WA for six years, then my family moved to Iowa in 2002. Iowa is my second home.

I finished high school in 1998. I went to Clark College in Vancouver, WA, and finished Medical Assistant Program. Got my degree in 2002.

I also finished Music School. I play the piano and bandura ( 60 strings instrument ). I love to sing gospel songs and I love to play the piano. I love helping people. I have big respect for elders and I love to serve elders.

I am trilingual, I speak Ukrainian, Russian and English languages. I am so glad that I live in the USA. It is my favorite country. I love to travel to the states and other countries when I get a chance. I love nature, love walking, camping, bonfire, cooking, doing crafts, making cards, making pictures collages, walking by the ocean, boating on the lakes, flying an airplane, or driving a car. I love to spend time with family, friends, and WM Residents.

I am married to Yevgeniy and have three lovely daughters, Angelina-13, Juliana-12, and Lily-3. I cannot imagine my life without my adorable kids. They are all God’s miracle of His grace.