Our Leadership Team
Cari Doucette, LALD
Cari brings more than 30 years of experience serving older adults and their families, with a background in marketing, community outreach, and senior leadership across Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), memory care, and adult day services. She is a Licensed Assisted Living Director in the State of Minnesota.
As Executive Director of Gianna Homes and Gianna Homecare, Cari provides strategic leadership while remaining deeply committed to building meaningful relationships with residents, clients, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners. She is passionate about ensuring Gianna’s mission of compassionate, person-centered care extends seamlessly from assisted living into the home.
Outside of work, Cari enjoys watching hockey games, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and friends at the family cabin —and hopes to one day take up knitting.
Finance degree from University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
Worked as an accountant for 5 years after graduating. Then decided to stay home with 3 children and volunteered at school, church and as a treasurer for various organizations for 15 years. Before starting to work at Gianna Homes, Cindy worked and presently works during tax season as an enrolled agent for 25 years. When the youngest child was a Junior in High School She wanted to get back into the working world part-time and started working for Gianna in December 2011.
Loves to take care of her granddaughter, knit and spend time with family.
Our Support Team
Kate Skorseth, RN
Kate comes to Gianna Homes with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to serve the residents. Her work experience includes Home Care, Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Hospice.
Kate has been married for 28 years and has 4 wonderful children. She loves to travel, paint and spend time with her family. She is passionate about reflecting God’s love in the care she provides.
Lenora Herman, RN
Lenora is a dedicated RN with experience in both hospice and medical-surgical care. She is passionate about building meaningful connections with the residents she serves and their loved ones. She values the opportunity to understand each resident on a personal level. Lenora’s compassionate approach, connection, and steady presence help create a supportive and comforting environment for residents and their families.
Outside of work, Lenora enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Colton, and their dog, Otis. She loves crocheting, baking, doing puzzles, reading, and traveling whenever she can.
Sara Falls
Sara has a health field background, starting as a CNA and earning her TMA. She has worked in various healthcare settings including hospitals, rehab, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. Transitioning to management, she held roles in Health Information and Human Resources. Her passion for the medical field led her to HR in skilled nursing homes and assisted livings, where she leverages her CNA experience to connect with and recruit staff. She enjoys family time with her daughter, crochet or knit, and reading.
Dian Schwarze
Home Coordinator
Dian has a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies. She has worked with all ages, from infants to gerontology. She spent ten years in the Washington, D.C., area working as a live-in nanny and teaching kindergarten.
She returned home to Minnesota and has enjoyed spending time with her aging parents. She has experience in activities and administration in assisted living settings.
During her free time Dian likes to be in open water, whether swimming, kayaking or cold water dipping.
President & CEO
Anne Marie Hansen
President & CEO
Board of Directors
Officers
- Anne Marie Hansen
- David “Skip” Orlady
- Paul Mooty
Advisory Board
- Stacy Shaw
License and Registration
Minnesota Department of Health
- Assisted Living with Dementia Care License
Hennepin County
Contract for Community Based Care for Assisted Living and Housing with Services under the Elderly Waiver and Alternative Grant programs (participation in these programs is limited by the county). For more information, please contact us at 952-988-0953 or via email.
Association Membership
- Leading Age of Minnesota
- National Association of Assisted Living
- Residential Care Providers of MN