Overlake Terrace Assisted Living

Choice, Dignity, Privacy, Independence

Management Team

Soher Bishai, Executive Director

Soher joins Overlake Terrace with more than 13 years of experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations, improving and strengthening programs and supporting the staff and residents at Overlake Terrace. In her spare time, Soher enjoys traveling and cross-stitching.

Helga Johnson, RN Healthcare Services Director

Helga oversees nursing services, resident assessments, service plans, and the medication program at Overlake Terrace. She also assists with the coordination of resident move-ins, working directly with the residents and their families on a continuing basis. Helga is compassionate and has a joyous personality. She loves spending time with her Labrador "Danny," and is training him to be a field dog.

Barbara Boswell, Director of Marketing

Barbara comes to Overlake Terrace with ten years of experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care. Her passion for elders' quality of life drives her both professionally and personally. Barbara strongly believes in our philosophy of care, "People who care...caring for people." She is working to raise community awareness of Overlake Terrace as a wonderful lifestyle choice for elders. Barbara is a caregiver for her father, Tom and also has two dogs Coty and Alexi. In her spare time she enjoys going to bookstores, films, cycling and shopping.

Shari Cassara, Community Relations

Shari acts as the event planner for the many inside and outside marketing events held at Regency Palms. She also assists in processing move-in documents, assuring a smooth transition for all new residents. Her background as a registered nurse adds expertise to this effort, and she has a wonderfully warm way about her both with elders and staff. Shari has a great sense of humor, and adds fun to everyone's day. Her hobbies include antique shopping, interior decorating and good times with many friends.

Cheryl Hamilton, Activities Director

Cheryl has worked in Assisted Living for eight years. She has been a caregiver, activities assistant and now Activities Director. Cheryl attended university in Tennessee and lived in Canada for many years; she is married with two grown children and one grandson. Her sweet dog Pumpkin enjoys visiting with the residents at Overlake Terrace. Cheryl's smiling personality is well suited to her job of making our residents' lives fun and meaningful.

Nabil Talsmat, Dining Services Director

Nabil joined Overlake Terrace's Dining Services team with 15 years experience in the dining and hospitality industry. Originally from Morocco, he adds unique flavors from both exotic and American "comfort" cuisine. He has a winning way with our residents and a strong work ethic with the goal of pleasing our residents. Nabil has two children and a love of motorcycles.

Jenna Shteyngart, Business Office Manager

Jenna joined the Overlake Terrace team after a career in recruitment for Microsoft and the US military. Jenna's duties include, but are not limited to: recruiting staff, processing HR paperwork, and working with both residents and families on billing. Jenna is well traveled, married and the proud mother of Boris.

People Who Care... Caring for People™