Meet the Team of Professionals

Donzella Burton

Donzella Burton, widely recognized as “The Assisted Living Coach,” is a seasoned leader with over 14 years of experience in the assisted living industry. As the owner and operator of several thriving assisted living facilities in Maryland, she has built a reputation for combining business excellence with compassionate care for the elderly community.

Since 2017, Donzella has dedicated herself to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs through coaching, mentoring, and education. She has guided countless individuals in launching and managing their own residential assisted living facilities, offering both the practical tools and insider insights needed to succeed. Her passion for fostering growth in others is matched only by her commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors.

Drawing from her extensive hands-on experience, Donzella has developed a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance business leadership skills, operational knowledge, and industry expertise. As the program’s lead educator, she shares the exact systems, processes, and strategies that she uses in her own facilities. Her teaching style blends real-world examples, personal stories, and practical exercises from over a decade in the field—ensuring that students gain both the knowledge and confidence to excel.

Her seminars and masterclasses provide intensive, results-driven learning on critical topics such as industry research, licensing requirements, renting vs. owning, resident intake protocols, application procedures, compliance, and more. Each session is designed to equip participants with the actionable insights needed to not only start, but sustain, a successful assisted living business.

Beyond her business leadership, Donzella believes in promoting wellness and active living among seniors. She personally leads Pilates and yoga sessions for residents, ensuring they stay engaged, mobile, and energized—proving that care goes far beyond simply providing a chair.

Whether she’s guiding a new business owner, leading a workshop, or inspiring residents to stay active, Donzella Burton continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of assisted living—one person, one lesson, and one facility at a time.

Pilates Coach | Assisted Living Manager

Ashley

Ashley is a Registered Nurse, Delegating Nurse, and Case Manager who founded her assisted living and delegating nurse service out of a deeply personal commitment to improve the quality of care available to seniors. While searching for dependable, compassionate care for her grandfather, she witnessed firsthand the gap that exists between clinical expertise and genuine dedication to patient well-being.

With an extensive background in nursing and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Ashley has devoted her career to elevating care standards and supporting families as they navigate critical decisions. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree to become a Nurse Practitioner, further expanding her ability to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.

By combining professional expertise with personal experience, Ashley leads a service that prioritizes compassion, respect, and excellence. Her mission is to be a trusted partner to assisted living facilities and the individuals they serve, ensuring that every client receives the highest standard of support and advocacy.

Registered Nurse | Delegating Nurse | Case Manager

Cheryl L. Bridges

After working 31 years as a highly respected business leader with a successful career history of leading business and personal transformation, Cheryl decided to pursue her passion of helping others realize their full potential and began to exercise her gifts of coaching, mentoring and training by launching Bridges 2 Life, LLC, a faith-based life coaching organization.

As an ICF Credentialed Life Coach, Certified Mental Health Coach, Leadership Coach and Temperament Counselor, Cheryl offers support through coaching, mentoring and other strategies designed to uncover any unmet needs that often cause stress and conflict in professional and personal relationships. Cheryl leverages the Bridges 2 Life Pillars of Coaching (Be Curious; Be Confident; Be Committed) to challenge individuals to learn, love and lead while becoming exactly who they want to be. Cheryl is committed to coming alongside men and women to help them increase their self-esteem, clarify their vision and unlock their potential.

Cheryl is a high-integrity leader, coach and entrepreneur who is able to zero in on issues while providing targeted and genuine feedback. She has a proven track record of building relationships of trust and authenticity to promote positive change. Cheryl has mentored numerous individuals to achieve top performance and promotion to roles of greater scope and responsibility. Cheryl leverages exceptional presentation skills which enables her to influence perspectives and assist many in reaching their goals. Cheryl’s successful “I Still Love Me” Conference and her “Self-Esteem Masterclass” are testaments to her commitment to helping others achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally.

Cheryl was featured in the Voyage Baltimore Magazine and recognized by the Minority Christian Women’s Entrepreneur Network (MCWEN) as Outstanding Member-of-the-Month for the exceptional coaching services she offers. Cheryl is also a self-published author of a #1 New Release in Journal Writing, The Self-Love Journal. Additionally, Cheryl was named by the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) as Director of its EMERGE Academy – a 10 month leadership development program for mid to senior level black and brown female leaders in information technology

Founder – Bridges 2 Life, LLC

ICF Credentialed Life Coach |Leadership Coach | Speaker | Author

Jacqueline Robinson

My name is Jacqueline Robinson of Washington DC, and I have lived in Georgia for five years. I have a strong background in providing care and support at Azalea Assisted Living in Fayetteville, where I assisted residents with their daily needs, focusing on cleanliness, health, hygiene, and entertainment. Additionally, I worked for 12 years as the office manager for Dr. Henry Williams Jr., a cardiologist at Howard University Hospital. During that time, I gained extensive knowledge in managing diabetes and high blood pressure, further enhancing my commitment to quality healthcare.

Assisted Living & Patient Care Professional

Eunhee Mears

Eunhee Mears is a highly skilled and licensed massage practitioner with years of experience helping clients restore balance, relieve pain, and improve overall well-being. Holding an active Registered Massage Practitioner (RMP) license from the Maryland Department of Health, Eunhee combines expertise with a deep commitment to client care.

Through Happy Life Services, Eunhee offers a range of therapeutic treatments including pain management, therapeutic massage, lymphatic drainage, post-surgery care, and specialized modalities such as Thai herbal compression and integrated orthopedic massage. She takes a personalized approach to each session, ensuring treatments are tailored to meet individual needs, whether the goal is recovery, relaxation, or enhanced mobility.

Dedicated to excellence, Eunhee integrates advanced techniques, high-quality therapeutic products, and a welcoming environment to create a transformative experience for every client.