Meet Our Team

Krista Ruiz serves as the Executive Director at Glenncrest at Siegen. Originally from Covington, Louisiana, she has called Lafayette home for over a decade. Krista brings a unique and diverse background to her role, blending experience in business, education, construction, and senior living.

She attended Southeastern Louisiana State University, where she studied Music Education, and is also licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Contractors, with specialties in commercial drywall and masonry. Her professional journey includes 10 years at an investment firm, 2 years as a Pre-K teacher, and 13 years as a stay-at-home mom while helping grow her family’s construction business to include commercial projects. For the past 7.5 years, Krista has been devoted to senior living—a field she considers her true calling.

Krista finds deep fulfillment in serving seniors. She believes there's nothing more rewarding than bringing joy and comfort to residents during this meaningful stage of life, and she values the wisdom and stories they share.

What she appreciates most about being part of QSLM is hard to narrow down. From the company’s mission of “We Serve Others” to the supportive team culture and opportunities for growth, Krista is proud to be part of an organization that truly lives its values.

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Alethia is the Assistant Director of Wellness at The Glenncrest at Siegen. From New Orleans, she has an LPN license and a background in Home Health, Hospice, Alzheimer’s Dementia, and Special Needs Adult care.

Alethia’s favorite part of working with seniors is that the care the community provides makes work feel rewarding in a way that’s different from working with other age groups. She appreciates the connections made with residents and their families. Alethia is appreciative of the leadership and team members at QSLM who stay dedicated to their residents wholeheartedly.

When she’s not working, Alethia likes to fish, spend time in her garden, and work on puzzles.

Tawanda is the Reunion Program Coordinator in Memory Care at the Glenncrest at Siegen. She was promoted to this role from Lead PCA, having nearly 10 years of experience in senior living care. Originally from Canton, Mississippi, Tawanda has called Baton Rouge home for 21 years. Her favorite part of working with seniors is building meaningful relationships and being able to bring joy to their day. She believes that QSLM has allowed her to grow and succeed, and provides a team built on support and compassion. Outside of work, Tawanda can be found traveling and spending time with family. She is passionate about Memory Care and looks forward to continuing to serve with purpose. 

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Renee Chaddan is the Director of Memory Care at Glenncrest at Decatur. She oversees daily operations, resident engagement, and team support to ensure our residents receive exceptional care and meaningful experiences every day.

Renee is a Georgia native and has spent her career serving seniors in her local community. She’s a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Certified Medication Technician (CMT), and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and she has specialized training in memory care and senior living leadership. She has several years of experience in senior living, having worked her way up from caregiver and medication technician roles to leadership positions. Her background includes resident care, memory care programming, staff supervision, and family support.

Renee enjoys building relationships with residents and bringing joy to their lives. She loves hearing their stories, learning from their experiences, and helping them feel valued and supported. Working for QSLM, she enjoys being part a team that genuinely cares about residents and strives to create a warm, family-like environment.

When Renee is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and playing with her dog, Bella.

She adds, “As a grandmother of five, I understand the importance of family and meaningful connections. My passion is serving seniors, especially those living with dementia and memory loss. Completing the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) program has strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care and creating a supportive environment where residents can thrive.

Abby Erwin serves as the Reunion Program Coordinator at Glenncrest at Siegen. A Watson, Louisiana native, she brings patience, creativity, and a passion for connection to her role, shaped by her background working with children with disabilities in the ABA field.

Abby loves working with seniors, especially the daily conversations and relationships that make each day rewarding. She values the strong teamwork at QSL Management and, outside of work, enjoys spending time with friends and family and going shopping. Though new to Glenncrest, she already feels at home and looks forward to growing with the team.