Meet Our Staff
Courtney A. Fisher, Executive Director
CFisher@hallkeen.com
Courtney is an accomplished and detail-oriented Executive Director with more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience in senior living management. She has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, maximizing occupancy, and leading high-performing teams. Throughout her career, Courtney has demonstrated deep expertise in state care regulations, staff development, fiscal oversight, and community relations.
Courtney is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and a licensed Assisted Living Residence Administrator. Her passion for senior care began during her college years, where she minored in Gerontology, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to serving older adults with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to quality care, dignity, and meaningful connection.
Jaime Girard Rochette, Regional Director of Operations
Jaime joined the HallKeen Assisted Living Communities regional leadership team the summer of 2025 and oversees The Highlands and four additional communities in this role.
Jaime first joined HallKeen in 2023 as the Executive Director at Brigham House in Watertown, MA, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in senior living. At the end of the year, she transitioned to lead River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls as Executive Director. Under her leadership, the community cultivated a cohesive, mission-driven culture and rapidly positioned itself as a premier provider of assisted living and memory care in a dynamic and evolving market. It was named HallKeen’s 2025 Community of the Year — a testament to Jaime and her team’s exceptional efforts.
Lisa Denton, Reflections Director
LDenton@hallkeen.com
Lisa is a dedicated and driven healthcare professional with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care to residents, families, staff, and the broader community. She specializes in memory care, with a deep focus on enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with cognitive impairments. Lisa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT).
Lisa has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, most of which has been in memory care in a director capacity. Most recently, she led Memory Care programs at two communities, where she supervised her team and collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all residents. Lisa also served as a trusted liaison for families, providing education, emotional support, and assistance in navigating the complexities of memory care for their loved ones. Previous experience included working as a CNA as well as an activity director.
Ann Marie Desrosier, Resident Care Director
ADesrosier@hallkeen.com
Ann Marie is a seasoned nurse leader with more than 25 years of experience in health care management and administration. Her expertise includes care coordination, regulatory compliance, data analysis, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. She holds active Registered Nurse licenses in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Early in her career, Ann Marie served as a Clinical Nurse Manager with the Visiting Nurse Association for more than 10 years. She then spent nearly a decade as a Senior Care Manager at Optum Care Complex. More recently, she worked with Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, where she successfully implemented a new diabetes management program, and later served as a Clinical Manager with Amedisys Home Health Care.
We welcome Ann Marie to The Highlands team and HallKeen family!
Dan D’Addato, Director of Community Relations
DDaddato@HallKeen.com
Dan D’Addato joined The Highlands team in September 2025, bringing a unique blend of professional experience and a deep passion for making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Originally from New Jersey, as Director of Community Relations, Dan’s focus will be on building strong connections and fostering a welcoming environment where residents feel respected, supported, and truly at home.
Dan’s career path has been anything but conventional, with each step adding valuable perspective. These diverse experiences helped shape his decision to pursue a role where he could make a real difference—supporting seniors and their families during an important chapter of life.
Ernie Parfitt, Director of Maintenance
EParfitt@HallKeen.com
Ernie was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. He was influenced at a very young age to respect his elders and admire their accomplishments. His beloved grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when he was eight, so Ernie feels especially close to the mission here at The Highlands.
He has fond memories of visiting his grandfather on weekends, first at home and, eventually, in a nursing home. Like his father and father before him, Ernie is a hands-on, can-do kind of man. Ernie can fix just about anything and enjoys doing so!
Ernie worked in the maintenance department for HallKeen Management for over four years when he jumped at the opportunity to transfer to The Highlands. His skills, knowledge and dedication to our residents are invaluable. If your television remote is not working, Ernie will fix it. If you need a picture hung, Ernie will hang it. In short, he can do it all and is happy to do it.
Darien Brady Moronta, Food Service Director
DMoronta@hallkeen.com
Darien brings over a decade of leadership experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, from Regional Sr. Kitchen Manager and Regional General Manager at two well-known restaurant chains to Regional Food Service Director at a skilled nursing facility.
Most recently, Darien served as Regional Director of Operations at Blackstone Herbs and Martini Bar, a foodie destination in Coventry, RI, where he spent nearly five years overseeing daily operations. In this role, he led and developed a team of 30+ employees through hands-on recruiting, training, and mentorship; ensured full compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations; and consistently delivered the highest quality of service to customers through attentive service and high operational standards. In Darien’s favorite words, “You’re only as good as your last meal.”
Brianna Lopes, Activity Coordinator
BLopes@hallkeen.com
Brianna Lopes is a creative marketing professional with over five years of experience in digital and social strategy, driven by a passion for building meaningful connections. With previous experience in healthcare (as a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA/CMT) and hands-on work in dementia and facility care, Brianna brings a well-rounded and compassionate approach to her role.
Her combined expertise in creative engagement and resident-centered care positions her to lead enriching activities that support connection, purpose, and quality of life for residents.