The Village at Northrise - Morningside

Leah Kight

My name is Leah Kight and I am the Administrator at The Village at Northrise. I grew up in the healthcare industry, specifically long term care and skilled nursing care, but have also worked in the assisted living realm. I am a blessed mother of two amazing daughters that bring so much joy and happiness to my life! They keep me busy when I am not at work.  I have obtained a Bachelors Degree in Government and Law as well as a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration. I am so excited to be joining the Genesis Family here at The Village!

Bonnie Zeiler

Bonnie has been an LPN for 23 years. She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She has been with Genesis HealthCare as the Program Director and Resident Care Director of our Homestead program since 2010. She has won National, State, and Local awards for her work with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In 2012 she received Nurse Manager of the Year from New Mexico Healthcare Association. In 2015 she was voted National Nurse of the Year by National Centers for Assisted Living. In 2019 she received the “Touch a Life Award” by New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence. This award is unique in that she was nominated by family members to receive this award. She serves as the Assisted Living State Leader for National Centers for Assisted Living, serves on a national workforce committee for American Healthcare Association, and has served as the Las Cruces Walk to END Alzheimer’s Chair since 2010. She personally teaches each of her staff members and other caregivers throughout the state of New Mexico and beyond by partnering with other organizations so that family and professional caregivers can understand the dynamics of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. She and her Walk to END Alzheimer’s team have raised over $120,000 since 2010 to help eradicate the disease. She partners closely with families and providers in order to provide the highest level of dignity and quality care to the residents that she has the privilege to serve.

Marcus Royo

Marcus Royo is the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hallmark Independent Living, Morningside Assisted Living, and Desert Willows II Enhanced Memory Care. A Las Cruces native, Marcus is a graduate of Mayfield High School, and New Mexico State University, where he earned degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications and Communication Sciences.

Marcus worked in public media development for several years before beginning work in Senior Living in the areas of resource development and marketing. He quickly learned many aspects of Senior Living, working directly with the residents and staff in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing.

In his spare time, Marcus enjoys photography, a passion of his for over 10 years. He enjoys taking landscapes, portraits, and capturing the beauty of the Mesilla Valley. Marcus is also a mariachi trumpet player, performing professionally for over 27 years. He proudly serves as president of the board of directors for the New Mexico Advocates for the Arts, a local non-profit with several programs under its umbrella.

Justin White, PTA, BSHCA

Justin completed his AAS in Physical Therapy at Pima Medical Institute in 2016. He continued his education completing his BS in Health Care Administration. Justin is striving to complete his MBA in the near future. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, he embraces each and every patient's goals, and makes it his personal mission in helping them achieve their goals. Justin has found himself a home as the Director of Rehabilitation, creating a fun therapeutic environment that allows patients to thrive and enjoy their healing process.

Amber Rascon

Amber Rascon is the Recreation Director for Morningside Assisted Living center at The Village at Northrise. She entered the field of long term care working with Veterans in Truth or Consequences NM. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant that has achieved the Care Specialist 2 designation within our company. She started working at The Village at Northrise in the Spring of 2018. She became a Qualified Activity Director through the New Mexico Healthcare Association in 2021. Throughout the pandemic, Amber served as a stabilizing force for residents and their families. She coordinated Zoom sessions when the risks of transmission were so high that the Governor prohibited most in-person visits between family members and the residents of assisted living facilities. Amber also coordinated the routine Zoom sessions whereby center leaders maintained an open line of communication with family members that are spread throughout the country.

Saul Montenegro

Saul is a Native of Las Cruces, NM "Born & Raised" graduating from Mayfield High School.  He is currently the Senior Director of Dining Services with Healthcare Services and manages all three kitchens at The Village at Northrise.  He began working with Genesis Healthcare - The Village at Northrise as Kitchen Manager eight years ago before his promotion to Senior Director of Dining Services four years ago. He is passion driven to provide healthy meals to our residents and their loved ones who visit. Saul enjoys creating different meals for our menu and seeing the smiles on our residents' faces.