Meet Our Team at The Birches of Lehigh Valley

Dave ran his own construction business for 27 years. After selling his business he moved into senior living as a maintenance director. For the last 10 years he has enjoyed working in senior living. In his free time Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Dave is an avid outdoorsman and can often be found in the woods hunting.

Dan started his culinary career as a dishwasher and prep cook on New Year's Eve of 2001. He has  worked in a variety of restaurant settings from fine dining to short order cook. Dan graduated from Northampton Community College's Culinary Arts program in February 2011. Dan’s creation have won awards for Lehigh Valley's Best Breakfast, Easton's Garlic Fest competition as well as their dangerous desserts competition, and Judges choice at Pearly Baker's Annual Chili Cookoff.  Dan has worked in senior living for two years. He enjoys being able to provide the residents an enjoyable dining experience while showcasing delicious and nutritious meals. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, their daughter and their three fur babies (2 dogs Riley and Maya, and a cat named Oliver), reading, and watching movies.

Originally from New Jersey, Vanessa spent a long career in New York, working in hospitality. 
After moving to the Lehigh Valley, she made the move to senior living.
She loves meeting families and helping seniors find the best option for their lives.

When she’s not working, Vanessa loves to garden, travel, and explore the Lehigh Valley along with her husband and labradoodle.
 

After dedicating 18 remarkable years to a career in activities, Germania has found her true calling. Every day, she wakes up with enthusiasm, eager to come to work and do what she loves.

Working with seniors has taught Germania valuable lessons as she has grown older. She has learned that life is a journey of continuous growth and learning. Each new day brings fresh experiences, opportunities, and lessons. Germania is grateful to be able to serve others, bringing joy and making life more enjoyable for those around her. Germania’s passion is to make a positive impact on the lives of others and she feels fortunate to be in a role that allows her to do so.