Meet Our Team – The Reutlinger Community
Julie Mammad
Skilled Nursing Administrator
Julie Mammad is the executive director of The Reutlinger
Community. Julie was born and raised in Azerbaijan. She
immigrated to the United States in 1998, where she found her
calling to serve older adults and create a better quality of
life during the aging journey. Julie is a lifelong learner who
holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Azerbaijan State
University of Languages, a Master’s Degree in Healthcare
Administration from Cal State Hayward and is a licensed nursing
home administrator.
Julie enjoys cooking and spending time with her family, as well
as yoga, hiking, skiing, and volunteering with her daughter.
Julie enjoys visiting new places and meeting new people. She is
married and has three daughters.
Zari Weiss
Rabbi
Rabbi Zari Weiss joined The Reutlinger Community Schiff Center
for Life in September 2022. She has served as a rabbi in
a variety of capacities: for seventeen years as a
full-time congregational rabbi, and as a rabbi for numerous
part-time congregations. For three years Rabbi Weiss
served as the Community Rabbi of the Greater East Bay
(1998-2001). She studied chaplaincy at Hebrew Union
College-Jewish Institute of Religion, at Memorial Sloan
Kettering in NYC, and at the Veterans Administration in
Seattle. Rabbi Weiss was ordained at the Hebrew Union
College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1991. Rabbi Weiss
has written many articles and chapters on prayer, Contemplative
Judaism, and Spiritual Direction from a Jewish perspective. She
is currently working on a book about prayer.
Brian Kallio
Skilled Nursing Administrator
Brian Kallio is the skilled nursing administrator at The
Reutlinger Community and has worked in the senior services
industry for nearly three decades, gaining invaluable
experience in regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and
leadership. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care
Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
and received his Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
while attending college. At The Reutlinger Community, Brian
oversees the nursing, admissions, activities and social service
departments and plays a major role in personnel development and
quality assurance. He is passionate about helping people
realize the benefits of great teamwork, communication, and
customer service. Outside of work, Brian enjoys traveling,
biking, volunteering at his church and spending quality time
with his family.
Beth Kyman
Philanthropy Director
Beth Kyman has been working in the philanthropic arena for 35
years, gaining experience at The Anti-Defamation League,
American Friends of the Hebrew University, Israel Tennis and
Education Centers and The Jewish Agency for Israel. As
director of philanthropy for The Reutlinger Community, she is
dedicated to the well-being and care of the residents,
especially Survivors of the Holocaust. She also coordinates and
supervises any security issues at The Reutlinger Community. In
addition to her career, Beth is dedicated to her family,
Israel, the Jewish community, and the ballet.
Naheed Asalati
Residential Living Advisor
Naheed Asalati is a residential living advisor at The
Reutlinger Community. She has been with community for over four
years, serving as the executive administrative assistant to the
CEO, business office supervisor and assisting with marketing
and admissions. In addition to her primary role, Naheed is part
of the senior management team that works collaboratively with
all Reutlinger Community departments. She holds a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on
marketing, management and public relations from Cal State East
Bay. She is extremely committed to the residents and families
of TRC and enjoys getting to know each one of them
individually. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with
her husband, their three children and extended family. She also
enjoys cooking, volunteering and the outdoor sports that her
active children participate in.
Sonia Gonzalez
Dining Services Director
Sonia Gonzalez is the director of dining services at the
Reutlinger Community and loves helping people with all their
food and nutritional needs. She has spent most of her career in
the food industry, gaining valuable experience in areas such as
food safety, sanitation and the newest trends in food and
nutrition. While visiting residents and making sure they enjoy
their meal is her primary function by day, Sonia also enjoys
spending time with her family when not at The Reutlinger
Community.
Art Martinez
Maintenance Director
Arthur “Art” Martinez is the environmental director for The
Reutlinger Community. A team member of the community for the
last 18 years, Art started in the maintenance department,
bringing with him over 22 years of prior experience in the
maintenance, building and disassembling of multi-million dollar
equipment. In addition to his dedication to the safety and
operations of the community, he truly enjoys listening to the
residents’ stories. When not at work, Art enjoys
tinkering in the garage, fishing and golfing.
Kim Chua-Pilapil
Business Office Manager
Kim Chua-Pilapil is the Business Office Manager at The
Reutlinger Community. Kim started her career in Senior Living
in 2013 as a Caregiver. She has also worked as a Med Tech and
Wellness Manager. With a degree of Bachelor of Science in
Nursing and some classes in accounting, Kim transitioned to the
Business Office in 2017. As the Business Office Manager, she
oversees the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable of the
community. She finds this work very challenging and rewarding.
Kim describes herself as a homebody when she’s not at work. She
enjoys quiet time with her husband and her dog, Maverick.
Caroline Allen, MSW
Assisted Living Social Worker
Caroline Allen, MSW, LCSW is the director of social services at
The Reutlinger Community. Having worked in senior living and
services for over 30 years, she has a wealth of experience in
social work, counseling, case management and EOL care, working
with individuals, their families and care partners in the
healthcare industry. Caroline’s specialty is assisting
residents and their loved ones as they move through the many
role changes and sensitive transitions that occur as they
navigate their way through daily life at The Reutlinger
Community. She is passionate about senior care and promoting
opportunities for creating meaning and joy in the lives of
residents. Caroline would say she is rich in family and enjoys
spending time with her children and grandchildren, an
assortment of dogs, a cat and a parrot. She also loves hiking,
cooking, meditation, exercise and going to the beach.
Christina Balboni, LCSW
Skilled Nursing Social Worker
Christina Balboni is the licensed clinical social worker in the
skilled nursing unit at The Reutlinger Community. An integral
part of the staff, she plays a major role with the
interdisciplinary team and is a passionate advocate in her
support of residents in their discharge planning and
biopsychosocial needs. As a seasoned social worker in the
geriatric field, she is committed to supporting the highest
quality of life for older adults. When not serving the
residents of The Reutlinger Community, she is also the sole
proprietor of a private psychotherapy practice and the mother
of two adult children. Christina’s Italian heritage and green
thumb shine through in her cooking and baking, which she enjoys
sharing with the staff and residents.
Pamela Mortensen
Life Enrichment Director
Pamela Mortensen is the Life Enrichment Director at The
Reutlinger Community. She has over 15 years of experience
working in skilled nursing, subacute, and assisted living
facilities. Pamela created and taught a variety of fitness
classes, including senior workouts. She enjoys helping others
by improving their quality of life through social interaction.
She brings a variety of programs that promote having fun and
living life to the fullest. When she is not working, she can be
found treasure hunting at antique stores and estate sales. She
enjoys volunteering in her spiritual community and spending
time with her family.
Patrick Leung
Move-In Coordinator
Patrick Leung is the Move-In Coordinator at the Reutlinger
Community. Having worked in Senior Care for three years
and counting, he has found immense fulfillment in serving the
day-to-day needs of residents and their families and friends.
His favorite aspect of his role is being able to greet all
members of the Community with a smile and a friendly wave as he
walks around. Patrick grew up in the surrounding area of
Danville, California, and considers it a happy coincidence that
life has brought him back to where he grew up. In his free
time, Patrick enjoys eating out, going for walks, and driving
his family around.
