Welcome Teena and Lindsey

We’re thrilled to welcome two team members to the home office, Teena Tarabochia and Lindsey Bakker.

Teena Tarabochia

Teena is the Director of Talent Acquisition & Onboarding, joining Arete Living on June 13, 2022. Teena has served with Avamere HR since December 2019, and we’re excited to have her continue to serve us on Arete Living’s team.

Fun fact: Teena's last name is Yugoslavian.

She grew up in the small Goonies town of Astoria, Oregon and moved to California in her early 20s to start her career in hospitality. Teena is certified as a Professional in Human Resources with over 20 years of HR experience in various fields. Her passion resides in healthcare.

Teena's experience encompasses employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, compensation, conflict management, and training. She holds a proven track record of coaching in the areas of transformational leadership, communication, team building, and managing change.

Teena has two daughters in college at Oregon State and New York University and one small Goldendoodle named Noodle. In addition to HR, Teena enjoys people, solving mysteries, sports, family, friends, and of course, Goonies.

Lindsey Bakker

Lindsey is our Corporate Controller. Lindsey joined Avamere in April 2021 and transitioned to Arete Living on June 16, 2022. We’re excited to have her continue to enhance lives with us!

Based in Portland, Oregon, Lindsey leads the general ledger, accounts payable, and cash teams within the organization. Through her rich accounting career, Lindsey has served various industries, including hospitality, dealership, technology, and global environments. Lindsey earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance from Gonzaga University, graduating with highest honors.

She is a native Oregonian with two children. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters outdoors.