Our Board of Directors
Dr. Alan Huang
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
As both a physician and the son of a mother living with dementia, I know firsthand how deeply memory loss affects families. That’s why I’m proud to serve as Chair of the Board for The Patricia Marie Foundation, where our mission is to help families in financial need find quality dementia and memory care support.
My background as an emergency physician, UCSF graduate, and business owner with an MBA gives me a unique perspective: I understand the medical challenges, the financial pressures, and the emotional weight that come with this journey. In this role, I’m focused on building partnerships, raising awareness, and ensuring our organization remains financially strong so we can continue offering hope, dignity, and support to families who need it most.
Michael Carrillo
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MichaelC@patriciamariefoundation.com
Michael Carrillo is a seasoned senior living professional with over 15 years of experience dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults. He holds an RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) certification and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, reflecting his deep expertise in regulatory compliance, resident care, and memory support best practices.
Throughout his career, Michael has worked across multiple aspects of senior living operations, combining compassionate leadership with a strong operational mindset. He is known for building high-performing care teams, fostering person-centered environments, and implementing systems that prioritize resident dignity, safety, and well-being. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of dementia care allow him to support both residents and families with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Michael brings a collaborative leadership style grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical care delivery. He has extensive experience navigating state regulations, staff training and development, and day-to-day operational oversight, ensuring facilities consistently meet and exceed industry standards.
Driven by a genuine passion for serving seniors, Michael remains committed to advancing best practices in elder care and creating environments where residents feel respected, supported, and truly at home.
Igor Molchanov
VICE CHAIR
Igor Molchanov, MBA is a seasoned senior living executive and business insights leader with more than two decades of experience driving operational excellence, financial performance, and organizational growth across multi-site healthcare and senior housing portfolios. He currently serves as Vice President of Business Insights at Oakmont Management Group, where he partners with executive leadership to inform strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and performance measurement.
In this role, Igor leads enterprise-wide data analysis initiatives, translating complex operational and financial metrics into actionable insights that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and census growth. He also provides executive-level support to communities during periods of leadership transition, ensuring continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and team stability across assisted living and memory care environments.
Prior to his current position, Igor held progressive regional leadership roles across prominent senior living organizations, including Regional Executive Director Specialist and Business Analyst at Oakmont Management Group, Regional Director of Operations at Elmcroft Senior Living, and multiple leadership positions at Sunrise Senior Living, culminating in Regional Director of Operations overseeing up to eight communities. Across these roles, he consistently delivered strong financial results, led large interdisciplinary teams, strengthened clinical and regulatory outcomes, and developed high-performing leadership pipelines.
Igor holds a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Channel Islands, and a Bachelor of Science from UCLA. He is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, financial acumen, and ability to align mission-driven care with sustainable business outcomes.
Shane Ness
Shane Howard Ness is a senior living executive with over a decade of experience driving occupancy, revenue growth, and culture across a diverse portfolio of communities nationwide. Throughout his career, Shane has worked across more than 20 states, partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, clinical teams, and ownership groups to strengthen performance in highly competitive markets.
Outside of work, Shane is a devoted husband and father who values family, personal discipline, and lifelong learning. He is deeply interested in leadership development, history, and personal growth, and brings those principles into how he mentors teams and leads org
TREASURER
Caroline Ignacio
MARKETING DIRECTOR
As Marketing Director, Caroline brings extensive experience in home health and hospice, with a deep understanding of the needs facing families caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She works closely with community partners and care facilities to build meaningful relationships and secure support for families who cannot afford memory care placement. Her background allows her to advocate with empathy, knowledge, and purpose. Caroline is passionate about expanding access to compassionate care and ensuring no family feels alone in their journey.
Suzy Moriarty
BOARD MEMBER
suzy@seniorwiseplacements.com SENIORWISEPLACEMENTS.COM
Suzy brings over 15 years of expertise in the senior living industry to the Patricia Marie Foundation, with a passion for guiding families through the challenges of dementia care. As the founder of Senior Wise Placements, she provides compassionate, tailored solutions to secure assisted living and memory care for loved ones. Previously, as Hospice Liaison at Silverado Hospice and Community Ambassador at the Silverado memory care facilities, Suzy gained extensive knowledge of dementia, earning a dementia certification through in-depth training. Suzy is passionate about ensuring dignity for seniors with dementia and is honored to serve on the board, advocating for funds to support families in need of memory care living for their loved ones.
Helena Myers
Helena Myers brings over 15 years of experience in the senior living industry and a deep passion for supporting families navigating dementia care. As a certified dementia care professional and Director of Business Development at BrightStar Care, she works closely with memory care communities, senior living facilities, and healthcare providers to help connect seniors with the care and resources they need. Helena is dedicated to advocating for seniors and raising awareness and funding to support families in need of memory care living. Through her work with the Patricia Marie Foundation, she is committed to helping ensure families facing dementia have access to guidance, support, and compassionate care.
BOARD MEMBER
Gail White
With a heartfelt passion for memory care, Gail is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s through compassionate, person-centered connection. Her journey into senior care was inspired by meaningful early experiences providing calming, sensory-based support that enhanced comfort and dignity. She believes in honoring each person’s story while creating meaningful moments of comfort and connection.
BOARD MEMBER