Our days are filled with important duties and routines. Yet human connection takes precedence over the necessities of our job descriptions every time. You are why we're here.
We bring varied backgrounds and skills to our roles, but we are all here to love and support you.
With more than a decade of experience in home care, skilled rehabilitation, and senior living, including Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care, Nate Milligan brings a deep, well-rounded understanding of senior care to his role at Traditions at North Willow.
Before joining Traditions, Nate spent years supporting older adults in the home care industry, where he consistently noticed something special. “I worked with several patients who lived in Traditions communities, and they were always happy and thriving,” he says. That impression stayed with him. When he was ready for the next step in his career, the strong sense of teamwork and genuine compassion he saw at Traditions made the decision easy.
For Nate, Traditions represents the perfect blend of his senior care background and his desire to build long-term relationships with residents and families. He is passionate about creating a community where people feel supported, understood, and truly at home.
Outside of work, Nate is all about family and fun. He and his wife, Lindsey, stay busy with their two daughters and two energetic dogs. He never misses a Colts home game, enjoys riding dirt bikes, and counts the Bahamas as his favorite getaway.
Meet Mary Evans, Community Relations Director at Traditions at North Willow!
"I love making people smile and laugh," said Mary. "It's just one of the things I love about my job at North Willow. I particularly remember the smile on one resident's face when I took him to the Art Museum, where he used to volunteer. He was so thrilled to see the Van Gogh exhibit and visit with old friends. Another thing I love about Traditions is the way we honor and respect our military veterans."
Mary was born and raised in Marion, Indiana. When she's not working, she loves spending time with her husband, Jim, and their four children.
"Mary is nothing less than amazing," exclaimed Libby Mellinger, Traditions Area Vice President of Operations. "The passion and commitment she shows every day is just simply incredible. Mary continuously thinks outside the box to ensure every North Willow resident benefits from our social model. Our residents rave about her and are beside themselves when she is out of the office. She is an integral part of our management team and keeps us all on our toes. Her energy level, smile, enthusiasm, and love are contagious. She makes Traditions at North Willow an amazing place to be every day!"
Shilpa Denny celebrates her one‑year anniversary with our community on July 2, 2026! Known affectionately as “Sunshine,” she brings joy, warmth, and positivity to our residents every day. Shilpa feels privileged to spend her time with seniors and loves creating fun, meaningful moments with them.
"I am so privileged to spend time with my sweet seniors, and we have fun every day!"
Outside of work, Shilpa enjoys baking, relaxing on her porch, and spending time with her husband, three children, and their sweet cat.
Chanel Rushin brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to her role at Traditions. She began her career as a CNA in 1999 and spent many years growing her skills in skilled nursing before joining Traditions in 2019. Since then, she has continued to develop as a nurse and leader while serving residents and families with compassion and dedication.
Chanel's passion for senior living comes from a deeply personal experience. When her mother became ill with complications from sickle cell anemia, she found herself facing the same fears and uncertainties that many families experience when seeking care for a loved one. That journey forever changed her perspective on caregiving.
"After my mother's passing, I stayed in healthcare so I could help ease that kind of fear for the families of anyone I cared for."
For Chanel, nursing is about more than meeting physical needs. It's about building trust, offering reassurance, and helping residents and families feel supported every step of the way. She is grateful for the mentors, nurses, aides, and caregivers who have helped shape her career and inspire her leadership today.
Outside of work, Chanel has a special love for butterflies, which she considers her spirit animal and a symbol of hope, growth, and transformation.
This version should fit much more naturally alongside the Nate, Kesha, and Shilpa bios on the Traditions page, with a stronger focus on her personal connection to senior living and a short employee quote.
Kesha Suggs began her career in senior living at just sixteen years old, working as an Activity Assistant for more than three years. That early experience shaped her understanding of the impact meaningful engagement can have on older adults and planted the seed for a lifelong passion.
Kesha is driven by the relationships she builds with residents, the conversations, the shared stories, and the chance to learn from their lives.
"I enjoy the interaction of getting to know residents and learning their life stories"
Known for her bright personality, Kesha loves to laugh and make others laugh. She brings that same energy into her work each day, helping create an environment where residents feel seen, valued, and uplifted.
