Meet Our Team

Angeline Hernandez

Executive Director

Angeline comes to Discovery with over 15 years of experience in senior living. She has worked in various capacities ranging from direct support to administration. Angeline is originally from Puerto Rico and lived in Massachusetts for 15 years before relocating to Florida. Angeline holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. In her spare time, Angeline enjoys going to the beach, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband Uriel and her cat Lulu.

Rhonda Lyke

Director of Health and Wellness

As the Director of Health and Wellness, Rhonda is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and well-being of residents within our community.  Rhonda was born in Indiana and grew up in a small farm where they had horses, chickens and cows. Rhonda discovered her passion for serving older adults in 2006 when she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for a Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility. She became a nurse in 2012 and has had a variety of roles in direct patient care as well as nursing administration. Rhonda has been married for 32 years and is a proud mother of two boys.

Dominique Sprenkle

Senior Lifestyle Counselor

Dominique comes to Discovery Village At Tampa Palms after working at our sister community for four years. After moving to Florida from her small hometown in Pennsylvania, she quickly found her passion for serving seniors and being a resource to those navigating senior living options for themselves or their loved one. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her cat, Jaxon.

Samantha Laufer

Senior Lifestyle Coordinator

As a Senior Lifestyle Coordinator Samantha plays a pivotal role in the sales and marketing’s efforts. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and her dogs Missy and Frankie. She is passionate about helping older adults find their forever home takes great pride in assisting them through the process.

Vivechka “ViVi” Otero

Director of SHINE® Memory Care

ViVi has been working in the senior living industry for over 10 years. Originally from Puerto Rico, She moved to the Tampa Bay area 12 years ago. Vivi’s passion to work with seniors came easy because her goal in life is to always help people and put a smile on their faces. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, cooking, and having a handful with three dogs. ViVi aspires to own her own caregiving company to continue her passion for working with seniors.

Rebeca Zuniga

Director of Celebrations

Rebeca has been serving older adults for the past 5 years. She takes pride in facilitating enriching opportunities for our residents on a daily basis. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Administration from Winthrop University. In her spare time, Rebeca enjoys sowing, traveling and spending time with her family.

Chef Curtis Brown

Director of Culinary Services

Chef Brown comes to Discovery with 15 years of experience in the culinary field. He is a U.S. Army Veteran with a diverse background as an Executive Chef for various restaurants. Chef Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management from the Art Institute in Houston, TX. He was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling and spending time with his family and dog Bruno.

Rafael Herrera

Director of Maintenance

Prior to joining Discovery Senior Living, Rafael worked as a Regional Supervisor for Volunteers of America where he oversaw the maintenance operations of 13 properties. Rafael holds an electrical engineer degree from Central University Jose Antonio Echevarria in Cuba and is also a certified plumber and HVAC. Rafael is married and has six children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Rafael enjoys playing golf, fishing, watching the sunset, and listening to classical music.