ABOUT
— OUR STORY —
Mt. Hood Adult Day Center is a family owned business that has been operating since 2010. We strive to always provide life-enriching care to our senior community, those affected with memory loss, and individuals with special needs while offering much needed respite to dedicated caregivers. Schedule a free trial day, tour our center and meet our friendly staff.
Judith O'Connell
Founder and Owner
At the young age of 21, Judith began working with seniors as a CNA, which further fueled her passion for working with this population. While raising her children, Judith worked to obtain her Bachelor’s in Science from the University of Portland- moving on to complete Master’s level coursework. When the opportunity arose to serve East Multnomah County’s senior population, Judith seized it. Mt. Hood Adult Day Center, operating since 2010, has been a catalyst for Judith’s true passion of serving her community by always providing “Life Enriching Care”. Judith’s main goal has always been to allow seniors to stay in their homes as long as possible, while providing respite and peace of mind to caregivers.
Judith serves on the board of Mt. Hood Community College’s Mental Health and Human Services program and the Alzheimer’s Association (Oregon Chapter). She is a proud mother and grandmother.
— OUR TEAM —
Mt. Hood Adult Day Center’s dedicated team can help guide you no matter where you are in the process.
Nerissa Donlon
Director
A native of East Multnomah County, Nerissa attended both Franklin High School and Mt. Hood Community College. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in the medical and caregiving fields, including more than 7 with MHADC’s sister programs, ‘Eastside Explorers’, and ‘The Courts’, where she was a Care Coordinator. Her focus over the years on building interpersonal relationships and person-centered care makes her uniquely qualified for the reins of leadership at MHADC!
In what spare time she has, you can find Nerissa with her family, traveling, hiking, going to the beach, and doing just about any outdoor activities that strike her fancy!
Neakie Dozier
Case Manager
Neakie is truly a California girl. Raised throughout the Bay Area by way of Berkeley, California. Starting right out of high school, she went into caregiving – working as a CNA for 10 years in skilled nursing facilities, hospice services, private caregiving, and caregiving for family. Neakie’s big heart, sense of kindness, love of this community, and wanting to help others make her a great addition to MHADC. You can find Neakie laughing, dancing, and DJ’ing music for the participants at every chance she gets!
Taylor DeMott
Care Coordinator
From San Diego, California, Taylor leverages a rich background in both sociology and dance, combined with extensive experience in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) community, to provide exceptional care coordination for older adults. A highlight of Taylor’s childhood was her involvement in coaching the Special Olympics. This experience not only allowed her to contribute to a cause she deeply cared about but also brought immense joy and fulfillment to her life.Taylor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon, where she also pursued studies in dance, underscoring a commitment to understanding diverse human experiences and the importance of person-centered care. In addition to working with the I/DD community, she has also furthered her education in math, sciences and medical terminology through her experience in veterinary nursing. Taylor excels in creating tailored care plans connecting seniors with essential services, and advocating for their needs with both empathy and effectiveness.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, you can find Taylor going on hikes with her dog, kayaking or swimming with her husband and most recently spending every moment she can with her curious, energetic and a ton of fun toddler.