Meet Our Team Members

Isaac Scott, Principal

Isaac Scott is a founding Principal and CEO of Anthem Memory Care. As CEO, Isaac is responsible for setting the strategic direction for Anthem’s communities while directing the company’s day-to-day internal and external growth. He firmly believes that Anthem’s mission to Protect, Engage & Love extends to Anthem’s employees, which drives the continual push for initiatives supporting our employees’ growth – both professional and personal.

Sharing A Family Journey With Alzheimer's 

“My introduction to Alzheimer’s was witnessing the sudden change with my grandmother. As I’m sure many of you can relate to, it was as if a light switch had flipped off. It threw our family into a tailspin. My grandmother needed more care than we could provide, but we didn’t know what exactly to do or where to turn. We moved my grandmother three or four times during the first five years of her diagnosis. It was difficult to find a place that was clean, provided necessary safety and care, and had a social/engagement program to help breath some life back into her. We ultimately found a small, family-run home, ‘Cornelia’s Home’, which provided an engaging, activity-filled environment based on a foundation of love and care. It was full of dignity and respect for those living with memory loss. Everyone with memory loss should have such a place. ‘Cornelia’s Home’ is a model for what Anthem Memory Care is today – a place to Protect, Engage & Love.”

A Business Leader And Problem Solver

Prior to his role as CEO, Isaac led the Development team at Anthem, offering a unique understanding and proclivity for the maintenance of Anthem’s physical assets. Earlier in his career, Isaac held management positions at Time Warner, Adidas America and Nike.

Education

Isaac Scott has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Oregon and a Master’s Certificate in Real Estate Development from Portland State University. He is a founding board member of the Portland Alternative Investment Association.

Lewis McCoy, PhD Principal

Lewis works directly in overseeing community operations, including asset management, employee development, census growth and regulatory compliance.

Commitment To Outstanding Senior Care

Since 1994, Lewis McCoy’s career has been dedicated to the service and care of seniors. Prior to joining Anthem, he was vice president of operations and marketing for a prominent senior housing provider located in Portland, Oregon, managing over 1,200 units of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities in Oregon, California and Washington. His position emphasized his experience in senior housing operations and sales and marketing, primarily focusing on census development, operational excellence and organizational growth.
Other operational experiences include management roles as a certified assisted living facility manager, operator/administrator of several skilled nursing facilities, oversight of a Medicare certified home care agency and operator of a full service CCRC. In total, his experiences include all institutional and residential sectors of the senior housing profession.

Service Minded

Lewis served as both Commissioner and Chairman of the Oregon Patient Safety Commission, tasked with reducing medical errors and minimizing punitive regulations in long term care facilities. For his service, the Oregon Health Care Association gave Lewis the OHCA Special Service Award, recognizing his contribution to patient safety. In addition to several other volunteer posts, and along with being a licensed professional counselor, he has demonstrated a continual commitment to volunteer service, benefiting seniors as well as his community.

Education

Lewis received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Linfield College. He also holds an M.B.A. from George Fox University, a Master’s degree in Psychology from Lewis and Clark University and a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Liberty University. Lewis is both a licensed nursing home administrator and a licensed professional counselor. He is also a certified assisted living facility administrator in Oregon, Colorado and California.

Carrie Rasca, Chief Financial Officer

Purpose‑Driven Financial Leadership in Service of Exceptional Memory Care

Carrie Rasca serves as Chief Financial Officer at Anthem Memory Care, where she leads the company’s financial strategy, capital planning, and financial stewardship in support of sustained growth and operational excellence across Anthem’s memory care communities. A collaborative and service‑minded leader, Carrie partners closely with executive leadership and teams across the organization to ensure financial discipline, transparency, and long‑term stability aligned with Anthem’s mission to Protect, Engage & Love those living with memory loss.

Experience Across Senior Care, Growth, and Operations

Carrie brings more than 20 years of financial and asset management experience dedicated to the senior housing and senior care industry. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside owner‑operator and investment partners across multi‑site senior living communities, helping ensure the financial strength and operational stability required to deliver consistent, high‑quality care. Her background includes senior leadership roles in asset management, investment services, and portfolio finance, where she supported community performance, guided capital planning and refinancing initiatives, and strengthened financial systems necessary to sustain excellent resident experiences.

At Anthem, Carrie focuses on aligning financial performance with operational and clinical priorities—ensuring the organization has the insight, governance, and resources needed to serve residents with dignity, support team members, and responsibly steward capital in service of long‑term mission fulfillment.

Education

Carrie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting from Western Oregon University.

Gina Knox, General Counsel

Gina Knox is an experienced healthcare professional, both a registered nurse and attorney. Varied healthcare experience includes insurance oversight with specialization in claim management, risk management, and litigation management. She held an executive role as general counsel for a Chicago area hospital for sixteen years. Before her in-house role, Gina represented children who were brain-damaged as a result of exposure to lead-based paint. Early in her career, she worked as a trauma nurse at a large teaching hospital prior to and during her attendance at law school.

Gina’s experience includes claim management, negotiating settlements, risk management, and prevention. Her hands-on nursing experience affords her the medical review focus necessary to assess healthcare incidents with a unique perspective. Her experience in healthcare has proactively resulted in organizational savings through risk prevention, claim review, and focused negotiations.

Philosophy of Care

Gina’s philosophy is to create a supportive, team approach with a focus on providing safe, quality care while minimizing risk.

Education

Gina earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Illinois Medical Center obtaining a scholarship from the Illinois Nursing Association. Thereafter, she pursued a Juris Doctorate from the UIC Law (The John Marshall Law School) with a Dean’s Scholarship.

Terry Lallky, Vice President of Clinical Services

A veteran in this industry, Terry Lallky has served over thirty years in senior care, initially as a registered nurse focused on geriatric and dementia care. Since then, Terry has broadened her skills and experience to provide professional care in a wide range of environments including home health, assisted living, dementia care, and skilled nursing. Terry also worked for eight years in the private insurance sector, driving quality initiatives for the senior population. Prior to becoming VP of clinical services, Terry served here at Anthem Memory Care for six years as our regional clinical services director.

Philosophy of Care

Terry’s philosophy centers on promoting holistic and person-centered care. She strives to create an environment that prioritizes dignity, respect, and individuality for all residents. Through innovative and evidence-based approaches, Terry aims to enhance the quality of life for those with dementia, ensuring comprehensive support that addresses each resident’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. She believes that continuous collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a commitment to ongoing education are integral to achieving excellence in dementia care.

Education

Terry holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Trinity Christian College in Chicago. She is a certified dementia care practitioner.

Michael Zywicki, Vice President of Programs and Engagement

Michael has spent his entire life, both personally and professionally, in senior living. The son of Polish immigrants, he was offered a sponsorship in high school to work and live in a nursing home in the United States, alongside his mother who was Director of Nursing. During his college years, Michael was offered an administrator-in-training position which led to his first post college administrative assignment.

Michael spent the next sixteen years working as an administrator and executive director for three senior care organizations. His passion for working with individuals with memory loss led Michael to the decision to dedicate his career exclusively to memory care. After working as the area director of operations for the Michigan region of Cedarhurst Senior Living, Michael rejoined the Anthem Memory Care team as operations specialist before being promoted into his current role.

Philosophy of Care

Michael has always believed that consistency is key to creating a culture of caring. Treating everyone equally and with the same expectations allows them to feel valued and appreciated for their efforts. Michael has always valued being a hands-on leader, never asking anyone to do anything he wouldn’t do himself. When you visit Michael in one of his communities, you will rarely find him in his office. He is happiest spending his time modeling behavior and setting examples for those that work with him.

Education

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare administration, with an emphasis on marketing and advertising from Alma College in Alma, Michigan. He earned his Certified Dementia Practitioner license and Certified Director, Assisted Living license through Argentum.

Jackie Vick, Senior Director of Human Resources

Jackie brings nearly twenty years of human resources experience to her role as Senior Director of Human Resources at Anthem Memory Care, where she oversees all HR operations across all communities. From hiring and onboarding to payroll, benefits, leave management, and employee relations, Jackie ensures that Anthem’s people practices remain strong, fair, and compliant.

Prior to joining Anthem, Jackie held HR roles in hospitality, retail, and security services. Prior to her transition into HR, she worked as a neuroscience research assistant at Washington State University—an experience that sharpened her attention to detail and deepened her appreciation for ethics and human behavior.

Philosophy of Care

Jackie is known for her ability to balance the legal and human sides of leadership. Her work is grounded in a philosophy of structure with heart, and accountability with empathy. She has earned a reputation as approachable, practical, and solutions focused. She leads with steadiness in complex areas with an emphasis documentation, fairness, and respect.

Jackie believes clarity creates safety—for both employees and leadership—and she’s passionate about helping others navigate difficult situations with professionalism, consistency, and compassion.

Education

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Science from WSU and an Associate degree from Lower Columbia College. She’s been named to the President’s Honor Roll and is a member of the National Scholars Honor Society.

Kris Gillen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Experience & Foundation

Kris brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living, with a career rooted in a deep commitment to serving older adults and their families. Beginning as a community-based sales professional, she built a strong foundation in developing meaningful relationships and guiding families through important care decisions with empathy and trust.

Leadership & Growth

Over the years, Kris has held progressive leadership roles, including Business Development Director and Regional Director of Sales, before advancing to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Her journey reflects not only a proven track record of results, but also a consistent dedication to mentoring teams and elevating the standard of service across communities.

Passion & Philosophy

At the heart of Kris’s work is a genuine passion for seniors and a belief that service to others is both a responsibility and a privilege. This passion fuels a relational, people-first approach to sales, one that prioritizes connection, understanding, and the unique needs within the memory care environment. While her role has evolved beyond daily interactions with families, Kris remains deeply committed to supporting them and is guided by the principle: if you aren’t directly serving a senior, serve someone who is.

Education

Kris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma. She is also a certified dementia care practitioner.