Meet the Bridges® Trumbull Team
Trish brings nearly 30 years of directorial experience in both memory care and skilled nursing care to the residents and team members of Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull.
As Executive Director, Trish oversees all daily operations of our community and ensures that our memory care, life-enrichment and service teams create a safe, welcoming environment that inspires joyful living for each resident.
As a teen, Trish experienced firsthand the effects of a loved one’s dementia, and she’s eager to help other families benefit from resources and guidance that were unavailable to her own family at the time.
“My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when I was in high school,” says Trish. “It was very difficult back then, as my parents had to do their best without a lot of information or support. We know much more about the disease, its behaviors and effective care approaches today, but we still have a long way to go, and I am dedicated to the cause.”
Trish graduated from Springfield College (Springfield, MA) with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Social Work. She lives in Cheshire with her husband and three daughters.
Rhonda is a seasoned senior living and customer relations specialist with more than 20 years of experience.
She’s also a Certified Dementia Practitioner® with a deep understanding of the challenges associated with memory impairment.
As Senior Advisor, Rhonda supports and educates caregivers and family members as they navigate the complexities of memory loss. She enjoys helping them make informed decisions to help enhance their loved one’s quality of life.
Rhonda is also a trusted resource for senior services professionals in Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Milford, Bridgeport and other surrounding areas. She connects with these individuals and organizations to share the benefits of Bridges® memory care, along with helpful resources, education and support for their clients.
Rhonda attended the University of New Haven, Yale University, and Wesleyan University’s Continuing Education in Psychology program.
Renée Berard brings a wealth of senior living knowledge and experience to her role as Sales Specialist. She excels at building relationships with seniors and their families to provide them with information needed to make decisions that best align with their lifestyles and current and future needs.
She regularly connects with local organizations to share the exciting opportunities that await at our EPOCH Senior Living communities.
Renée has a deep-rooted history of serving seniors and says it’s one of her biggest passions. Prior to her current role, which supports several Bridges® by EPOCH memory care communities, Renée served Bridges® in Lexington, MA and its sister community, Waterstone of Lexington. She has also held positions with other senior living communities, including Director of Sales & Marketing and Associate Executive Director.
As an Area Community Liaison, Dean supports the Senior Advisors at Bridges® by EPOCH and Waterstone communities in Connecticut and New York.
Dean is responsible for building relationships with area professionals and organizations to coordinate support for seniors and families who are looking for living options or care for a loved one.
Dean joined the EPOCH Senior Living team in 2022. He has worked in the senior living and healthcare industries for more than 10 years. During this time, he made countless connections with doctors, hospitals, and organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association® in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He has a passion for helping seniors and their families connect with resources that benefit them and their loved ones.
Dean has always had a special place in his heart for service. Prior to working in senior living, he graduated from the U.S. Army Military Police program at Fort McClellan, Alabama, and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from East Carolina University.
As Vice President of Memory Care Operations, Alicia is responsible for the operations of Bridges® by EPOCH memory care assisted living communities under the direction of EPOCH Senior Living’s Chief Operating Officer, Joanna Cormac-Burt.
Alicia also serves as an educator and trainer for both our families and our staff, as well as an expert resource for all Bridges® by EPOCH communities. In her position, she is focused on maintaining the unique culture and personalized approach to care in all Bridges® by EPOCH communities. With more than 20 years of experience in the senior living industry, Alicia is certified by the National Institute on Aging as a Memory Impairment Specialist and is state certified in Massachusetts and Florida as an Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Trainer. Her extensive skill set, combined with her depth of knowledge of memory care and forms of dementias, allows Alicia to effectively provide invaluable information not only to Bridges® by EPOCH families, but also to the greater community.
Alicia is truly committed to making a difference in the lives of seniors and their families. Her career with EPOCH Senior Living began as the Executive Director of our Bridges® by EPOCH flagship community in Hingham, where she earned the honor of being named Executive Director of the Year by Mass-ALFA. Prior to this, Alicia held various positions at senior living communities in Florida and Massachusetts. Alicia is proud to be part of an organization that is as dedicated to providing highquality, individualized care to seniors as she is, and she feels fortunate to be in a position where she can educate families on how to make a difference in the quality of life of their loved ones with memory challenges.