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.

Fred Prosper

Executive Chef

Chef Fred is responsible for the overall operation of the Culinary Services Department. He is very passionate about food and joins us with over fifteen years of experience in the culinary field! He has held various roles as a Sous Chef and Executive Chef in hotels, restaurants and senior living settings. Chef Fred is originally from the Caribbean Island of Dominica and moved to the United States when he was 15. Outside of work, Chef Fred enjoys cooking, playing soccer, watching sports and spending time with his family.

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.

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.

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.