Community Leadership

As Executive Director, Yannick oversees every aspect of the community, which includes the quality of service, amenities, care and programming for each and every Vi at Grayhawk resident. Yannick has 15 years of progressive business experience focusing on environmental quality, healthcare administration, and senior living. He came to Vi in 2013 as Vi at Palo Alto’s Care Center Administrator and was promoted to Associate Executive Director in 2015. Yannick began his role as Executive Director at Vi at Grayhawk in 2022.

Amy directs all of our sales efforts at Vi at Grayhawk. She also manages each sales team member and represents Vi to the larger Scottsdale community. She has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the senior living industry. Prior to this position, Amy served as Sales Director at Vi at Aventura. Amy joined Vi at Grayhawk as Sales Director in 2024.

Melanie oversees the Care Center including Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Support. Along with a team of caring professionals, she ensures a quality experience for each of our residents and personalized approach for every person in the Care Center. Melanie has over 10 years of long-term care experience and joined Vi at Grayhawk’s care team in 2018.

Kristin assists independent living residents and their family members should they need support during a change in a resident's health. She also works to ensure residents receive the appropriate level of care and service while in independent living. Additionally, Kristin oversees wellness amenities and manages our concierge services. Kristin has 10 years of experience in care coordination, nonprofit operations, and senior healthcare. She began her career in behavioral health, later working as a case manager with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and leading programs at a nonprofit. She holds a BA in Psychology from California State University San Marcos. Kristin joined Vi in 2025.

Autumn is at the center of everything social at Vi at Grayhawk. She creates, discovers, and arranges outings and events for residents, including educational lectures, travel clubs, fitness classes, day trips to unique places in Arizona, and much more. She also helps manage the numerous resident-led clubs and events that keep Vi at Grayhawk members engaged and active. Autumn joined Vi in 2015 and began her role as Lifestyle Director in 2025.

Amanda helps to manage the quality of care and services provided to residents of Vi at Grayhawk's care center, which includes assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing accommodations. She also oversees the care center nursing staff and works directly with the care center administrator to provide care for each resident. Amanda has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and an Assisted Living Manager Certificate. She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Amanda joined Vi in 2015.

Willow works to enhance both resident and employee satisfaction through oversight and management of human resources at Vi at Grayhawk. Willow has more than 20 years of experience in human resources and 10 years of operations experience in the Hotel Industry. She joined Vi in 2020.

Executive Chef Ray Anderson oversees the culinary program for Vi at Grayhawk, including menu creation and food preparation. Ray was previously the Executive Chef of the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch and has over 30 years of experience in the food service industry. Ray joined Vi in 2024.

Greg creates an exceptional dining experience for our residents, providing personalized service from table reservations and plate settings to purveyor selection and vendor coordination. He has more than 20 years of management experience in the hospitality industry. Greg joined Vi in 2012.

Monique oversees the housekeeping function for the community, with a focus on providing a comfortable living environment for every resident. She has more than 30 years of experience in housekeeping management. Monique joined Vi in 2002.

Ramiro is responsible for maintenance of the community’s physical plant, and the numerous buildings on our 33-acre campus. He brings more than 20 years of experience in engineering and facilities leadership, with a background in multifamily residential, hospitality, commercial, and large-scale facilities operations. Ramiro joined Vi in 2026.

Michelle is responsible for all accounting operations for Vi at Grayhawk. Michelle, a certified public accountant (CPA), has a diverse background which includes more than 25 years in public accounting. Michelle joined Vi in 2011.

Jennifer works to generate awareness of the Vi at Grayhawk Care Center and build relationships within the local community. In this role, she develops and maintains relationships with surrounding hospitals and healthcare providers, manages community outreach, and coordinates marketing events. She has twenty-four years of experience working in continuing care communities. Jennifer joined Vi in 2016.