Our Team

The heart of Trico LivingWell – our diverse team of health professionals and support staff have years of extensive experience in planning, management, health & dementia care, and day-to-day operations of active agers. Our robust orientation, ongoing training, and education sessions for all team members ensure we deliver the highest level of quality care, and earn the trust, confidence and friendship of our residents and their families.

Here are a few of the friendly faces waiting to greet you at Trico LivingWell!

Cathy Lockhart BN, RN

Director of Health & Wellness

Cathy is Trico LivingWell’s Director of Health & Wellness. Cathy began her career as a registered nurse in the areas of maternity and the NICU, where she developed her skills in relationship-centred care. While raising her children, Cathy took a brief hiatus from nursing and worked in advertising and corporate design. Throughout her life, she enjoyed many meals with her grandparents and wanted to help other older adults live a life of meaning and purpose. She knew she needed to return to nursing, specifically senior living.

For 10 years, Cathy worked in a nursing leadership role in a retirement residence in Calgary. During that time, she was the recipient of several regional and national awards for clinical leadership. Cathy was fortunate to lead a high performing clinical team who regularly surpassed provincial audit requirements and as a result, she was featured in the 2017 Health Quality Council of Alberta’s Annual Report. Outside of work, Cathy enjoys spending time with her sons, family, and friends, as well as exercising and doing puzzles.

Kelsey Clarke

Director of Leasing

Joining the Trico LivingWell team as Director of Leasing, Kelsey is passionate about connecting with older adults in a thoughtful, respectful, and meaningful way. For many years, Kelsey worked in retirement residences throughout Calgary by helping families find the right retirement community to meet their needs. In 2015, she joined the Trico Homes sales team where she was awarded the Avid Service Award (2019 & 2020) for exemplary customer service scores. When Wayne Chui announced that Trico would be venturing into the retirement living industry, Kelsey saw a rare opportunity to combine her passion for helping older adults with her deep trust and respect for Trico Homes. She had no doubt that the Trico values would bring Trico LivingWell to life and create an exceptional residence for older adults to call home.

Kelsey studied theatre at Keyano College, and when not at work she is busy hiking, biking, and exploring the great outdoors with her husband, Scott, her son, Atlas, and her dog, Jasper.

Liana Robberecht

Executive Chef

Originally from Smithers, BC, Chef Liana is an accomplished culinary leader and international speaker who has helmed some of Calgary’s top kitchens, including the Calgary Petroleum Club and WinSport. Encouraged to challenge the status quo and ignite the passions of those around her, Chef Liana’s genuine curiosity and empathy have helped her forge lasting and meaningful relationships with other chefs, diners, and artists. With every bite, conversation, and mentorship, Chef Liana hopes to connect with others and evoke an impactful change for the future that inspires others to become the best versions of themselves.

Highly recognized in both in the industry and the community, Chef Liana’s long list of accolades include the 2011 Chef of the Year by the Alberta Foodservice Expo, a James Beard Foundation Collaboration Dinner in 2015, Outstanding Industry Contributions by the Canadian Restaurant and Bar Show in 2018, and an International Bronze Medal from Paris’s Chaine des Rotisseurs in 2019. She was also a participant on the Food Network show Guy’s Grocery Games and is a regular guest on CBC’s Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous.

Outside the kitchen, Chef Liana is an avid painter and loves to spend time with her dog, Momo. She is actively involved in the community and has helped raise thousands of dollars for local charities through several culinary events she has co-founded, including Planted and the Cookie Exchange.

Kate Rosling

Wellness Program Lead

As the Wellness Program Lead, Kate Rosling develops recreation programming with a team of artists, fitness instructors, and community connections to align all seven dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, Social, and Vocational. Kate has been passionate about supporting older adults since she was a young girl, when she used to volunteer in long-term care homes. Inspired by the fond memories she’d made, Kate decided to study Therapeutic Recreation and Gerontology at the University of Waterloo, where she turned her passion into her profession.

With years of working as a recreational therapist in a variety of senior living communities, Kate has made countless connections through her variety of continually evolving wellness programs. If she’s not working on a new wellness program, Kate is busy with one of her many hobbies, including painting, graphic design, puzzling, hiking, and playing soccer. When she needs to recharge, she spends time with her family and friends, preferably within view of the mountains. Kate is excited to spark new passions, make new relationships, and be inspired by the Trico LivingWell community!

Renée Pasishnek

Office Administrator

Renée is the Office Administrator for Trico LivingWell, and oversees both the front desk and administrative operations. Renée and her administrative team are vital for ensuring our business is running smoothly behind the scenes and that everyone is welcomed into our community with a friendly face.

Her years of work experience and recent Diploma in Business Administration from Bow Valley College have prepared her for the complexities that come with administration. Renée’s previous experience as a front desk receptionist in an older adult community awakened her desire to further improve the lives of residents. Being the go-to contact for both staff and residents, Renée has created countless meaningful relationships that inspire her work every day. If you need a good laugh or a shoulder to cry on, Renée is a kind-hearted and selfless individual that is always happy to help. In Renée’s free time, she enjoys knitting, doing puzzles, and heading to the mountains.

Brandie Young

Sales Consultant

As one of our Sales Consultants, Brandie is an ambassador for Trico LivingWell and the first point of contact for information, tours, and everything else! Her extensive knowledge of Trico LivingWell and its amenities and services allows her to help individuals coordinate their desired lifestyles in our community.

Brandie’s passion for helping older adults was ignited at a young age, while she was completing a co-op placement in Grade 11 at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The empathy and compassion she felt for the patients and staff there led her to develop lifelong relationships with them, and she maintained these connections even after her placement had ended. This experience became Brandie’s first of many years working with older adults.

Brandie has 14 fulfilling years of experience working in the senior living environment and has had the pleasure of working in a variety of roles, including as a health care aide, receptionist, and recreation coordinator. These roles provided Brandie with the knowledge and wisdom that allow her to thrive in her current career as a leasing consultant. Brandie looks forward to meeting people from all walks of life and welcoming them to our community!

Maria Besuijen

Food & Beverage Administrator

Maria is the Food & Beverage Administrator for Trico LivingWell, where she will work both in the kitchen as well as with the service team. Maria grew up in DeWinton, AB, in a bustling family that connected over the dinner table, fostering a sense of community through the food they shared.

Maria has 15 years of experience in the culinary industry and completed her Red Seal through apprenticeship at SAIT in 2012. She has worked with Chef Liana for the past 12 years, both at the Calgary Petroleum Club and at WinSport Canada.

When not at work, Maria is busy pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, playing soccer, swimming at the lake, and spending time with friends and family, her son Liam, and his three guinea pigs.