Meet Our Lacey Team
Stacie Torres
FOUNDER
Stacie Torres had no idea as a little girl watching her mom take care of clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities that she would grow up to someday be co-owner of a supported living company. At 18 she started working as a Direct Support Professional and moved up the ladder of responsibility until she became a General Manager. Stacie loved working with the clients, helping them develop new skills and being involved in the community. When the opportunity presented itself in April of 2020, Stacie joined with her peer of many years, Vickie Haase, in opening Northwest Supported Living. Stacie loves the business side of the company as well as finding a great deal that will benefit employees and clients.
In her free time, Stacie enjoys spending time with her son and always stylishly dressed French Bulldog Scarlett, collecting rocks and crystals, decorating, and starting a million art projects that she never finishes.
Vickie Haase
FOUNDER
Vickie Haase launched into her career as a caregiver right after high school. From her first job in nursing homes to adult foster care working with elders she finally found her niche in supported living. Starting as a Direct Support Professional, Vickie continued to grow as a Supervisor, Manager, Program Director and finally, General Manager. In April of 2020 she along with Stacie Torres decided to grab that golden ring off the carousel of life and start their own Supported Living company, Northwest Supported Living.
With a growing business and in an everchanging world, Vickie gets satisfaction from helping her staff grow in their skills and watching them be successful. She has an open door philosophy, loves problem solving with staff and has never met a karaoke song she doesn’t know. In her free time Vickie can be found playing games with the grandkids, traveling and visiting with family and friends, checking out a new Escape room, reading, and trying new recipes.
Susan Bueno
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Susan started off her caregiving career working for the ARC of Kauai then with Easter Seals of Hawaii. While working as a Program Assistant for their adult day program, she also took classes for nursing. After completing those courses, she realized her heart was still with Easter Seals and also Special Olympics where she continued to be involved for a number of years. One of her favorite thing was doing hair and makeup for individuals attending the Night to Shine ball. Once she moved to Washington, she coordinated respite care/supported living and also worked for the state of Washington before becoming the Program Director for NWSL. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, puzzles, hiking, spending time with family, road trips, and traveling.
Tim Sandiford
MANAGER
Tim got started in healthcare after high school working as an Activity Director in eldercare communities. Tim went on to complete his Degree in Management and Computer Information Systems. After a short stint as a nursing home administrator, Tim returned to being an Activity Director only to be laid off. On a fluke, Tim applied for a House Manager position and also worked in HR.
In his free time Tim enjoys growing his business Almost Home Candles, doing things with his kids, and taking care of his ever growing menagerie of chickens, cats, dogs, a hamster, and a bird.
Gertrude Togiola-Tuffi
MANAGER
Bio coming soon!
Mere Elisara-Galoia
MANAGER
Bio coming soon!