Heather Clark is the Executive Director here at The Blake at Charlottesville. Prior to making the move into the Senior Living Industry, she had an extensive career as the Territory Manager for WW of Central Virginia. She shifted her focus to senior care after realizing she truly has a passion for the Senior Population. She is excited to assist individuals with the process of transitioning to an assisted living community, which sometimes can feel very overwhelming for the family. Her and her husband, Lance, raised two talented, successful daughters, who continue to make them proud. Before moving to Zion Crossroads to enjoy more free time and downsize, Heather and her family lived in Crozet, Virginia. Heather loves to walk, hike in our beautiful mountains, read, sit on her patio, and cook. Fun fact – Heather was born in Burlington, Iowa, and has lived in 8 states, including Michigan and Virginia twice.






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Meet Our Team
The Blake at Charlottesville’s management team is made up of industry professionals with years of experience providing exceptional senior services and care. We are committed to raising the bar on quality living for seniors, and we’re proud of the work we do every day.

Allison Oswalt
Director of Sales
Allison Oswalt, Director of Sales, is new to Charlottesville but not new to senior living. She started her career as an Activities/ Life Enrichment Director at a community in Greenville, North Carolina where she fell in love with working with older adults. She has since served as a Memory Care Manager in Evesham, New Jersey, as well as a Sales Manager in Sumter, South Carolina. No matter where she lives, working with seniors feels like home. Allison is passionate about helping older adults and their families navigate senior living and she loves that she can make a difference daily. When not at work she and her husband, Davis, are having fun exploring and adventuring in Charlottesville with their daughter, Alina. Be it going on a hike or checking out a local winery, Allison can be found enjoying everything the Piedmont Region has to offer.

Amanda Vogt
Director of Wellness
Amanda Vogt, Director of Wellness, has been in the medical field for over 22 years. As a licensed Practical Nurse, Amanda has worked in various specialties from pediatrics to geriatrics. She holds certifications in Infection Prevention, ISP/UAI, NIH Stroke Scale, and Vohra Wound Care. Amanda is passionate about working with seniors and loves the knowledge and experiences they share with her. For her coming to work every day is fun because of the friendly and helpful people she gets to work with and care for. When not at work, Amanda loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, and gardening.

SHERI YORK
Director of Business Operations
Sheri York serves as the Director of Business Operations for The Blake at Charlottesville. Originally from New Hampshire, Sheri made her move to the Charlottesville area in August of 2018. She has fifteen years of experience as a Deputy Finance Officer in Municipal Government. She ventured on a new journey when her heart pulled her to senior living. Sheri loves getting to know the residents, hearing about their lives, and learning from their experiences. When asked about her favorite part of working for The Blake, she says, “I love working at The Blake. It is such a positive work environment. Everyone is respected and valued. We have the best employees and leaders.” As a mother of five and grandma to three granddaughters, Sheri enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

PATSY RAMOS, LPN
Assistant Director of Wellness
Patsy Ramos, LPN, is the Assistant Director of Wellness. Prior to this role, Patsy served as the Community Nurse here at the Blake for 3 years. Originally from Honolulu, Hawai'i, Patsy served as a proud member of the United States Air Force. She is UAI, ISP, and CDP certified here in Virginia and loves interacting with residents and their families. Her favorite part of working with seniors is sharing their day to day and learning about their past. When not working, Patsy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. She has been happily married to her very supportive husband who she met in the Air Force for 34 years. Together they have 3 wonderful children who have blessed them with a total of 7 grandchildren and 2 very spoiled fur babies. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys teaching it to the grandkids.

Carol Basich
Director of Activities
Carol is originally from Southern California, but she moved to Charlottesville in 2020 to live near family. Carol has worked in senior living for over 5 years and she is a nationally certified activity director. During her father’s own battle with Alzheimer’s, she decided she wanted a career in assisted living. Her father’s community had a birthday party for him, and that is when she knew she wanted to work in the activity department. Carol's goal is to bring that same joy to seniors in her community. The Blake residents are not just residents to Carol they are her father, her mother, her grandfather, and her grandmother. She believes it is her pleasure to serve The Blake and she thoroughly enjoys her work. When not working Carol is busy having fun and enjoying life with her 4 sons. She is still adjusting to having actual weather and sometimes longs for days of sunny and 75.

BRITTANY KLEIN
WALK WITH ME COORDINATOR
Brittany is from from Appomattox, Virginia. She previously worked as a direct service professional for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and it was at this position where she realized that she had a passion for healthcare. She started as an activity assistant at The Blake and worked her way up to the position of Walk With Me Coordinator. With a strong sense of compassion and joy fueling her to be the very best she can be, she is constantly putting a smile on the residents' faces. When she walks into the room, they already know that they're in for something fun! The way that the residents look out for her as if she was a part of their family reminds her of the great relationship she has with her own grandparents. When she isn't working, Brittany likes watching movies and going anywhere that has karaoke. She is a big fan of theatre, and she likes to go see musicals and plays every so often. She always strives to make people smile and laugh with silly jokes, and everyone at The Blake knows that she is "very punny!

CORDELL RICHARDSON
DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES
Born in Orange, Virginia, Cordell has a long line of chefs on both sides of the family, including the late American chef Edna Lewis, who is his late grandmother's first cousin. He is passionate about cooking and creating food. He also has a love for sports, mainly boxing. Cordell is a real people person, and he loves what he does for the residents in general.



