Our People
You can stop any one of our residents and ask them about the dedication of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg’s staff. Every employee who works for Presbyterian Senior Living has made a commitment to care and to serve. Whether it’s a simple smile or fulfilling a more complex service, our people are here to support you with the full resources of our community behind them.
Debra Larkin
Executive Director
dlarkin@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4000
Debra has been the Executive Director of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg since 2007, following her tenure as Administrator of St. Andrew’s Village, a Presbyterian Senior Living community in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she worked as a Nursing Home Administrator in Ohio and Kentucky. A graduate of Ithaca College in New York, Debra is enthusiastic about continuing to move Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg towards the future.
Nancy Boring
Director of Rehabilitation
nboring@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4016
Nancy joined Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg in 2009. A graduate of St. Frances University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, she has eight years of experience in the health care field as a licensed occupational therapist, including three as a Director of Rehabilitation.
Morgan Wiser
Personal Care Administrator
mwiser@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4001
Morgan joined Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg in September 2011 as the Personal Care Administrator. She received her training as an LPN from the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center and began her career in the long term care setting over 9 years ago. She advanced her knowledge of long term care by obtaining her Personal Care Home Administrator certification through the Penn State Beaver Campus 6 years ago and has been working in that capacity since then. Morgan is focused on meeting our resident’s needs through individualized care plans by utilizing our facility’s services as well as services from outside agencies to insure our residents maintain their independence and dignity in the personal care setting.
Jennifer Hilyer
Admissions Director & Personal Care Sales Director
jhilyer@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4047
Jennifer joined Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg in 2010. She is a graduate of St. Francis University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and has been employed in the social services field for 8 years, most recently as a social worker in an acute care hospital setting. Her experience with discharge planning has allowed her to assist families during times of need and she understands the entire process that families face when their loved ones require more care than can be provided at home. As Sales Director for Personal Care and our Health Center, Jennifer conducts tours, manages applications, & educates healthcare staff, families, & numerous communities on the different levels of care & services Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg has to offer.
Laurie Miles
Director of Nursing
lmiles@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4003
Laurie’s interest in nursing began early as a member of the Future Nurse’s Club and a Candy Striper at Philipsburg Hospital while in high school. She then attended LPN school in Clearfield County then later returned for her RN at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania. The last seven years she has worked in long-term care and finds great satisfaction and enjoyment working with the elderly. She joined the Presbyterian Senior Living team in 2009 and strives to fulfill our mission statement daily.
Ellen Smith
Sales Director, Independent Living
esmith@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4046
Ellen has been with the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg for more than 29 years, serving previously in various nursing positions. In her current position Ellen has a dual role. As Sales Director Ellen is responsible for the marketing of the Independent Living apartments and cottages, which includes conducting tours, application management and serving as a community liaison. As the Residential Care Manager Ellen provides for a smooth transition upon move in and promotes the general health and wellness of all the Independent Living residents.
Jamie Svitana
Social Services
jsvitana@presbyterianseniorliving.org
(814) 693-4019
For the past 17 years, Jamie has provided the caring assistance of social services to the residents and families of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. A graduate of Shippensburg University with a degree in social work, Jamie strives to foster a highly individualized approach to meeting the psychosocial and emotional needs of each resident.
