Meet Our Team – The Trousdale
Sylvia Chu
Executive Director
Sylvia has served in the senior living industry for over a
decade and spent many prior years in the hospitality business.
She is a firm believer in taking care of previous generations
who have laid the foundation for our current lives. Residents’
life experiences and stories are fascinating to her, and Sylvia
understands that it is crucial to hear these stories in order
to pass them on to the next generation. Sylvia feels very
fortunate in that she truly loves what she does. Outside of
work, Sylvia is active with several major volunteer
organizations and enjoys giving back to society and supporting
her local communities.
Lu Shibli
Move In Coordinator
Lu is originally from Syria. She was very proud to officially
become a U.S. citizen soon after joining the team at The
Trousdale. Lu enjoys walking throughout the neighborhood, as
well as providing life coaching for women in Arabic on YouTube.
She feels all of our residents have come together as one large
family and she is so happy to be a part of what we have at The
Trousdale.
Martin Sanchez
Culinary Services Director
Martin brings more than 30 years of culinary experience to The
Trousdale and is classically trained in culinary arts. His
specialties include French and Japanese cuisine. He truly has a
passion for cooking. Martin’s culinary talents also include the
ability to carve ice sculptures by hand — with an electric
chainsaw. Martin has been featured in the San Mateo Times,
Marin Journal, Sizzle Gourmet Magazines and other publications.
Ador Decano
Maintenance Director
Ador’s love of travel and his engineering background has
brought him all over the world, including the Middle East,
Africa and Asia. Ador’s family is growing rapidly. He will
become a first-time grandfather in 2020. Four grandchildren are
expected to arrive within five months of one another! Ador
always wants to do his best for our residents, as he takes
pride in caring for the elderly.