Penny Mallette, Executive Director
Penny joined O’Connor Woods in 1997 after
having managed the Assisted Living and Residential Services for
the Masonic Homes for nine years. At O’Connor Woods, Penny
instills a sense of compassion, mentorship, and caring in her
staff, all while being a strong advocate for residents and their
families. In particular, Penny was instrumental in the
development and care model of our Memory Care, Laurel Pointe. She
is a licensed nurse and a certified Director of Social Services.
Contact: penny.mallette@oconnorwoods.org
Leadership Team
Angela Russo - Assistant to the Executive
Director - angela.russo@oconnorwoods.org
Dawn Shimel - Assisted Living Administrator
- dawn.shimel@oconnorwoods.org
Michelle Smith - Skilled Nursing
Administrator - michelle.smith@oconnorwoods.org
Mary Ann Piana Chapman - Senior Residential
Living Advisor - maryann.pianachapman@oconnorwoods.org
Susan MacFarlane - Residential Living
Advisor - susan.macfarlane@oconnorwoods.org
Wendy Carranza - Sales Coordinator
- wendy.carranza@oconnorwoods.org
Greg Traverso - Director of Fund
Development - greg.traverso@oconnorwoods.org
Nanci Shaddy - Director of Fitness &
Wellness - nancy.shaddy@oconnorwoods.org
Asheeta Vinesh, RN - Director of Nursing
- asheeta.vinesh@oconnorwoods.org
Jessica Ruiz - Memory Care Coordinator
- jessica.ruiz@oconnorwoods.org
Penny Francis - Business Services Manager
- penny.francis@oconnorwoods.org
Kae Saechin - Human Resources Manager -
kae.saechin@oconnorwoods.org
Jeff Kaiser - Environmental Services
Manager - jeff.kaiser@oconnorwoods.org
2022 Board of Directors
Margaret Stephens, Chair
Mark Ornellas, Vice Chair
Rudy Croce, Secretary
Bob Fay, Treasurer
Greg Doe
Kristin Fletcher
Sr. Katherine Hamilton, O.P.
Lou Meyer
Jerilyn “Muffy” Ratto
Gary Spaugh
Anitra Williams
