Dining Options
- Chef-prepared meals with daily open dining
- High quality and nutritious ingredients
- Opportunity to collaborate with the culinary team on resident’s own recipes
BISTRO
- 24/7 snacks and drinks
- Various events hosted throughout the month including ice cream socials and wine tastings
herb garden
- Fresh herbs and vegetables for use in the kitchen
- Lovely area to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather
- Residents welcome to tend the garden throughout the season
community activities
- Large activity room dedicated to community events
- Full calendar of educational, social, and cultural activities
DOG PARK
- Medium sized dog park for our residents’ furry friends
- Staff is available to assist with pet care
REHAB CLINIC
- Easy for residents to schedule and attend physical therapy sessions
- Equipment is also available for exercising
Rob Beckman, NHA
Executive Director
Born and raised in Michigan, Rob Beckman graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Psychology. He has been in healthcare since 1994, serving in leadership roles including Director of Social Services, Nursing Home Administrator, Senior Administrator, Regional Vice President of Operations, and Executive Director within Assisted Living.
Rob is passionate about serving others and building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff. He is the proud father of three adult children – two daughters and a son – and his faith is an important part of his life. Outside of work, Rob enjoys riding motorcycles, golfing, working out, attending concerts and movies, reading, and serving as a flagman for professional SuperMotocross racing.
Melissa Corkish
Assistant Executive Director
Melissa began her career in the health care field over 20 years ago. She has a wide range of experience with behavioral health, mental health, medical fragile, as well as the senior population. Both of Melissa’s grandmothers had Alzheimer’s/Dementia, which has inspired her to re-focus back into working with seniors. Melissa has a genuine passion to care for others and is committed to enriching the lives of seniors. Melissa was born in Upstate New York and relocated to Florida in 2018, where she now calls home with her Fiancé and her dog, Hope. Melissa has her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at SUNY Brockport College in NY. Melissa enjoys sunflowers, chocolate and diet coke.
Natacha Thelamour
Health & Wellness Director
Natacha is a devoted servant clinical leader, with a laser focus on quality care delivery, team empowerment, and ability to transform challenges into opportunities. Natacha has nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with specialty in SNF, ALF, Hospitals, Hospice, and project management specific to RTH and LOS. Natacha has led Florida’s largest skilled chains centralized admission process to support over 9,000 LTC beds in Florida. She worked closely with Regional Operations, Clinical, and Business Development partners to build census while minimizing hospital stay. Natacha is not only a nurse with a passion to provide exceptional care, but also a Certified Dementia Practitioner who is Core trained and Certified. Natacha is committed to building a culture of trust, with passionate resilient team members to create meaning and lasting impact on those she gracefully serves. Natacha is a wife, mother of four, Sunday school teacher and worship leader in her church. She enjoys movie nights with her family, swimming, singing, and traveling to church fellowship meetings.
Wesley McEwen
Executive Chef
Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida, Chef Wesley McEwen brings more than 22 years of culinary experience to Strive Senior Living. Throughout his career, he has worked in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and is currently in the senior living industry, where his passion for food and hospitality comes together with his love for making people happy.
Chef Wesley holds a bachelor and master degrees in Hospitality Management. He believes that being a leader means giving back the knowledge he has gained and helping others grow, so they can be positioned for success.
A foodie at heart, Chef Wesley enjoys traveling, comedy shows, concerns and bowling. He is also a big sports fan, who cheers for the Orlando Magic, the Florida State Seminoles, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
At Strive at Fern Park, Chef Wesley brings his creativity, experience and genuine care to the table every day, ensuring our residents enjoy great food, warm service, and a dining experience that feels like home.
Since 2011, Joanne has worked in Activities, where she has used her creativity, organization, and heart for service to plan engaging programs and events that bring joy and connection to those she serves. She has a natural talent for event planning and takes pride in creating experiences that are both memorable and impactful.
Outside of her professional life, Joanne enjoys listening to Classical and Gospel music, traveling to new places, and expressing her creativity through crafting. She also has a strong passion for working with youth and investing in the next generation, reflecting her caring and community-focused spirit.
Joanne’s warm personality, dedication to service, and love for bringing people together make her a valued presence in both her professional and personal communities.
Joanne Michel
Activity Coordinator
Joanne is a proud South Florida native with a passion for bringing people together and creating meaningful experiences. A graduate of the University of Florida, she has dedicated much of her professional life to serving others and building strong community connections.
Since 2011, Joanne has worked in Activities, where she has used her creativity, organization, and heart for service to plan engaging programs and events that bring joy and connection to those she serves. She has a natural talent for event planning and takes pride in creating experiences that are both memorable and impactful.
Outside of her professional life, Joanne enjoys listening to Classical and Gospel music, traveling to new places, and expressing her creativity through crafting. She also has a strong passion for working with youth and investing in the next generation, reflecting her caring and community-focused spirit.
Joanne’s warm personality, dedication to service, and love for bringing people together make her a valued presence in both her professional and personal communities.
Kalub McPherson
Community Relations Director
Kalub is the Move-In Coordinator for Strive at Fern Park. He is originally from Texas but made his move to Florida at 17-years-old to be closer to his mother. He graduated high school in 2012 and thought he had figured out what he wanted to do for his career. He started studying to become an attorney at 18 years old and made it to becoming a certified paralegal and notary and was at the Gordon law firm for 5 years. He decided to change careers and moved into the sales field with retail and then moved on to the restaurant industry. He is a jack of all trades as many people would say, he is meticulously organized and is passionate about the work that he does no matter what position he is in. He is new to his senior living career but feels that the possibilities in this career path are endless. His main goal in life is to help people live the best life they can, and he has found that senior living is the best fit for what he wants to do. His hobbies include training horses, swimming, and cooking for big family parties. Family is the most important thing to Kalub it means everything to him, which is why he has chosen Strive, we are one big family.
Luis Rose
Maintenance Director
Luis Rose brings more than 25 years of experience in maintenance, along with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for helping others. Throughout his career, Luis has developed extensive knowledge in maintaining safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments. He takes great pride in his work and approaches every project with dedication, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
For Luis, maintenance is about more than keeping a building running—it is also about supporting the people who live and work there. He enjoys connecting with others, solving problems, and making a meaningful difference each day. His friendly personality and willingness to lend a helping hand make him a valued and dependable member of the team.
Outside of work, Luis enjoys fishing, following sports, traveling, and discovering new places. Whether he is completing an important project or assisting someone in need, Luis is committed to providing excellent service and creating a positive experience for everyone around him.
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