Dana Newquist

Owner & Administrator

Dana is a Chicago native who studied business at Riverside City College in California and Northeastern University in Boston. Dana also served  U.S. Army Medical Corps. 

Dana dedicated his first dementia facility The Alzheimer's Four Seasons, in homage to President Reagan in 1996. Dana serves on a the boards of the Alzheimers's Association, and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute.

Lisa Gerr

Executive Director

Lisa, a local Santa Barbara business owner for over 10 years, has recently became passionate about senior and dementia care when her mother was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. She was driven to facilitate the pursuit of optimal health and cultural engagement for seniors.

Andrea Newquist

Co-owner & Administrator

Andrea is compassionate by nature and her passion in the wellness field has attracted her to becoming involved with Mission Villa. 

Andrea has a background in broker, contractor, builder, and accomplished ballroom dancer. 

She assists in many different areas in caring for our facility and our patients at Mission Villa.