Meet Our Senior Living Professionals at Discovery Village Stuart

Aleksandra Cohen

Senior Business Office Director

Aleksandra Cohen brings a decade of senior living experience to her role as a Business Office Manager. She began her career in the hospitality industry, working her way through all the departments, eventually taking on the role of a Director of Operations for a large hospitality management company. Meeting great people during her career led her to the senior living industry.

Aleksandra joined the Discovery Senior Living team at the beginning of 2021. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

Crystal Collier

Memory Care Director

For over 13 years, Crystal has dedicated her career to senior care, beginning with care navigation services for low-income, underserved seniors. It was during this time that she embraced her personal motto, a quote by Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Crystal is committed to helping seniors live healthy, fulfilling lives. She strives to build a community of personalized care where residents can thrive socially, physically, and emotionally.

Crystal is widely recognized as a trusted resource in the community, known for fostering strong relationships with primary care doctors, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals. She is also an accomplished speaker and educator, having created and led numerous support groups, educational programs for caregivers, families, and staff, as well as impactful workshops and fundraising events.

Born and raised in Florida, Crystal earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, reading, and creating YouTube fishing videos with her husband. She is also a mother of three.

Crystal is thrilled to continue her journey with the Discovery Village Stuart team. She looks forward to serving residents, supporting their families, and working alongside fellow team members with compassion and dedication.

Brooke Santino

Celebrations Director

Brooke lives on a ranch in Palm City and is an alumna of Treasure Coast High School, where she graduated with high honors. After high school, she knew she wanted a career she would thoroughly enjoy — one that allowed her to work with people, rather than being stuck behind a desk.

She began her career as a preschool teacher, a job she loved for the opportunity to be part of children's lives and help them grow. Although she found the work rewarding, Brooke felt she had more to offer; she just hadn’t found the right fit yet. That changed when a friend told her about a position that seemed perfect for her.

That moment led Brooke to make the switch from preschool education to assisted living. She spent three years as an activity assistant at another community, but it wasn’t until she met the Discovery Village team at the Dream Flights event for senior veterans that she realized where she truly belonged.

In November 2022, Brooke joined Discovery Village as an activity assistant. She now serves as our Celebrations Director. What Brooke loves most about her role is the ability to connect with residents, create meaningful memories, and embrace the uniqueness of each and every day.

Virginia Caplis

Director of Health & Wellness

Virginia is originally from Boston Massachusetts. She moved to Florida in 2004. Virginia went to LPN school at the Veterans Hospital in Massachusetts. She began her career working at Mass General Hospital prior to moving to Florida.

Virginia has over 30 years of experience as a nurse. As the new Health and Wellness Director, she will oversee all functions of the clinical team. When Virginia is not working, she enjoys relaxing by the pool and visiting her grandchildren. She is a huge fan of the Patriots! Go Pats!

Mareewan Khaland

Director of Dining Services

Mareewan is a seasoned Dining Services Director with a deep-rooted passion for culinary excellence and creating exceptional dining experiences. With over 15 years of dedicated service in the food and hospitality industry, always pushing the boundaries of culinary innovation to ensure every meal served is a memorable and delightful experience.

Mareewan is skilled in menu planning, budget management, staff leadership, and ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction. He takes pride in his ability to orchestrate diverse culinary offerings while maintaining the highest standards of quality, nutrition, and safety. Mareewan has successfully overseen dining operations in California, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida.

When he is not crafting delightful menus, Mareewan enjoys fine art, drawling, and spending time with his fur babies.

Tracy Boles

Sales Counselor

Tracy has worked in the senior living industry for 16 years and has been part of the Discovery team since 2019. She began her career in Home Health before transitioning to Brookdale Senior Living, where she served as a Sales Move-In Coordinator. In that role, Tracy gained valuable experience helping families navigate the many aspects of transitioning into senior living — a foundation that continues to guide her work today

Now serving as a Sales Counselor, Tracy remains dedicated to supporting families with compassion and empathy. She is known for building lasting relationships that go well beyond the initial sales process. Tracy is passionate about helping others and is fully committed to finding the right solution at the right time, always striving to be a reliable and supportive resource throughout.

Outside of work, Tracy loves spending time with her two sons and seven grandbabies, who keep her busy on weekends with their many sporting events!