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Meet Our Staff
Bert Pelletier, Executive Director
With more than 20 years of Food and Beverage experience in addition to Assisted Living experience, Bert Pelletier has built a career rooted in passion for culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.
His journey began as a young Cook Supervisor in a long-term care facility while attending high school, where he discovered the joy of creating meals that brought comfort and care to residents. Attending the Atlantic Culinary Academy in Dover, NH for college whilst working at an Assisted Living facility in Andover further honed his skills.
After graduating Culinary School in 2003, Bert took hotel positions at the Embassy Suites Boston, first as a Breakfast Cook and Sous Chef. Later he joined Hilton as an Executive Chef and Marriott as Food and Beverage Director, where he developed strong leadership, operational, and team-building skills. He expanded his expertise with Virgin Atlantic.
In time, Bert returned to the healthcare side of the food industry, joining SLR. He gained valuable knowledge about dementia care and applied his culinary expertise to support residents battling Alzheimer’s, using innovative cooking techniques to bring comfort and fight cognitive decline. He looks forward to fostering environments where care, creativity, and connection thrive.
Ylli Gjino, Food Service Director
Ylli Gjino came to the United States from Albania with his wife and one-year old daughter in 2003. Having a love for food preparation, Ylli worked in various breakfast diners and restaurants, serving Irish, Greek, and American cuisine, which refined his taste and appreciation for food variety.
After many years working in private businesses and institutions, including The Learning Center for the Deaf, Ylli joined Brigham House as a cook in 2009. With hard work and dedication, he worked his way up to the Food Service Director position. Ylli loves his job and calls Brigham House his second home. His first home is also in Watertown, where he lives with his wife, daughter (who is now a Penn State graduate), and a second daughter who was born in the U.S. Ylli feels lucky for where life’s journey has taken him and his family.
Silva Rosa, Maintenance Director
Silvestre (Silva) Rosa was born and grew up in the Cabo Verde islands, went to school and worked in Portugal for many years before moving to the U.S. This interaction with different cultures provided him an opportunity to broaden his views about diversity and inclusion from different perspectives.
Growing up at his parents’ farm, he developed vital survival and resilience skills that have guided his career and social engagements. As a teenager, he began working at the family’s carpentry shop while attending high school. In Lisbon, he worked on some landmark projects including the 1998 Universal Expo and Colombo Shopping Centre. With a career spanning 20+ years in construction between Boston and Providence, Silva brings vast experience in different trades including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, property management and real estate. He holds certification in Construction Supervision and HVAC by the EPA, a BA in Criminology and a MA in International Relations and Conflict Resolution. He is also a former Transportation Security Officer with the TSA/DHS.
An enthusiast of music, Silva sings and plays piano, having recorded 3 CDs and participated in many festivals. He also enjoys religion and politics, watching sports and other events with the family.
Hayli Throckmorton, Engagement Director
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