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The Expert Staff at Traditions of West Chester

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.

Executive Director : LaVel Matthers

LaVel Matthers is the Executive Director at Traditions of West Chester. Lavel began her career journey as an STNA then restorative aide. After 3 years she went to nursing school and did clinical nursing for 12 years. LaVel worked in corrections, med surg, and emergency nursing. She  found her niche shortly after in admissions and marketing on a regional level and transitioned into an executive director role for the past 4 years. "I did not choose healthcare, I asked for guidance from a higher power and healthcare chose me! There is nothing else I’d rather do!"
The most rewarding thing to LaVel is knowing that she's had a positive impact on someone’s day and more so in the life of others, whether that is residents, families, or staff. 
 
LaVel has four beautiful children, two of which are twins! She is a soccer mom and grandma and you will often find her running down the sideline needing oxygen! She loves to laugh and seeing other people smile makes everything worthwhile!
Leah Ali

Community Relations Director : Leah Ali

Leah had been working in Senior Living since 2013. She has advised countless seniors and their families by connecting them with the best quality of care to improve their quality of life.

She is passionate about senior living because she wants our aging population to know that they are valued and appreciated.

"I've been drawn to seniors for as long as I can remember,” Leah said. “From wearing pig tails on my grandmother's couch listening to her and her friends' chats, visiting with elderly family friends, to volunteering to support them when needed, learning from them all, realizing what a gift it is to connect."

Leah has experienced the journey of needing a senior living community for her family members, so she knows how challenging it can be. "I am here to offer understanding, genuine support, and guidance."

Leah is a foodie at heart and loves exploring new places - whether it's a cool brunch spot, Mexican food, or traveling to a new city!