Meet Our Team

Monica Roman, LNHA

Administrator

Monica Roman had worked in Senior Care throughout her undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire. From an administrative internship through to an Administrator in Training program in 2019, Monica became licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in early 2020. Throughout her professional career, Monica has worked in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Livings and even spent some time working as the Lead Nursing Recruiter in New Hampshire. Through all of these experiences, Monica has come to find that her purpose is to help others feel valued at each point of their life, whether it be Residents or Staff. Outside of Aspen Hill, you would find Monica hiking trails and mountains or ice-fishing with her fiancé and dogs!

Xiomara Ortega

Admissions Director

Suzanne Salley

Assistant Director Of Nursing

Suzanne joined the team at Aspen in June 2023. Suzanne brings to Aspen an extensive work history in the long-term care and rehab area. She has her bachelor’s degrees in nursing and psychology, and she is certified in Infection Control. She has worked in all areas of long-term care to include Staff nurse, Unit Manager, SDC, IP, ADON and DON. Here at ASPEN her roles are ADON, SDC and IP. Suzanne does have a great work ethic and it is shown through her passion for her work with the residents and staff. Suzanne’s main goal is to help provide excellent care to all residents and to make sure the staff have all the tools to be successful in their roles in the facility. When not at work she is enjoying family time and adventures with her husband and two daughters.

Joyce Censullo

Life Enrichment Director for the Dementia Specialty Care Unit

Joyce Censullo is the Life Enrichment Director for the Dementia Specialty Care Unit at Aspen Hill Rehab. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Merrimack College. She has been working in long term care for 35 years. She holds certificates from the National Certification Council of Activities Directors and from the National Certification of Dementia Practitioners. She and her husband have two grown children, 3 grandsons, and reside in Haverhill.

Karissa Lopez

Respiratory Therapist

Karissa Lopez is a compassionate Respiratory Therapist. Her journey started in 2009 when she began as a certified nursing assistant. That is where Karissa found her passion for working in the healthcare field. Karissa wanted to expand her knowledge and make a difference in lives. In 2019, Karissa graduated from the Respiratory program at North Shore Community college and became licensed in Massachusetts. Since then, she had gained experience working in the hospital during the height of COVID, to working more closely with respiratory patients in a home care setting. When Karissa is not working, she enjoys spending family time with her kids and fiancé. Karissa has a passion for improving the lives of patients. She hopes to share her knowledge and make a difference.

Natalie Rivera

HR Scheduler

Natalie Rivera has been in Healthcare since the age of 16. She was influenced to help others as a young child watching her father take care of their grandfather. Natalie started working as a CNA in this facility formally known as Wingate at Haverhill. She has worked at Aspen Hill for the last nine years. Natalie’s experience in different aspects in the medical field have contributed to her success as an HR/Scheduling Manager. When Natalie is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts and reading books.