OUR TEAM

Our Team

Susan O'Shaughnessy

Administrator/ Marketing Director

With a degree in Gerontology from SDSU, Susan has over 26 years’ experience in assisted living communities. Susan has been part of the Sungarden Terrace team since 2020, and most enjoys introducing the amenities and staff to new residents. She loves the Padres and the Beatles and believes, “I get by with a little help from my friends.”

Cindy Ramos

Culinary Director

Cindy Ramos has a way with food! Her creativity for making all meals delicious and served with a celebratory flair, brings Sungarden Terrace residents happily to our Dining Room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cindy comes to us with nine years’ experience in the food service industry working in restaurants, hotels and country clubs. In 2018, Cindy began her career with Sungarden Terrace and fell in love with senior living and considers nourishing our residents most rewarding. In her free time, she volunteers in animal rescue, and is passionate about exercise and wellness. Cindy believes, “Everyday is a new beginning where you can learn and grow.”

Marcos Sainz

Activities Director

“Hello! My name is Marcos Ramos, I am the Activities Director at Sungarden Terrace.” Friendly, outgoing and welcoming, Marcos is able to engage even the quietest person in conversation or to participate in a daily activity. Working with older adults for over seven years, Marcos has learned to “actively listen” and understands the importance of their life stories which span origins, loves, challenges and everything in between.

After receiving his degree in Child Care and Development from Southwestern College, Marcos completed courses in Personal Enrichment for Youth and Older Adults. Recently, Marcos obtained Activities Director, California certification, specializing in supporting the emotional, spiritual, physical and social lives of seniors. In his leisure, Marcos enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music and camping.

Jasmine Ybarra

Administrative Assistant

Jasmine Ybarra is the Administrative Assistant at Sungarden Terrace. With over a year and a half experience, She supports daily office operations, Manages administrative tasks, and helps ensure smooth communication and organization within the team. On her free time she likes to take her daughter out and spend time with family.

Cherryrose

Resident Service Director

Cherryrose is our Resident Service Director with 26 years of experience overseeing resident relations and team coordination in residential communities. Cherryrose is skilled in resolving resident concerns, managing service requests, and fostering a positive living environment. Known for strong leadership, organization, and customer service, she accomplishes this by focusing on resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and community engagement. In her free time, she likes karaoke and spending time with her six children and family.

Daniel Bernal

Maintenance Technician

Daniel is our Maintenance Technician at Sungarden Terrace. With over 10 years of hands-on experience in home repairs and general maintenance, his goal is to keep our community safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for all our residents. Daniel enjoys working with seniors and especially appreciates hearing their stories, learning about their lives, and the history and experiences they have to share. He takes pride in helping make Sungarden Terrace a place our residents are proud to call home. In his free time, Daniel enjoys fishing and spending time at the beach with his family.

Our experienced team is here to help answer your questions about assisted living and memory care. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a tour.