Meet Marjory Nazar – Site Manager
Marjory Nazar has been the Site Manager at Evanston Summit since 2022, bringing with her a passion for serving seniors and experience in senior living since 2016. She is dedicated to fostering a warm, welcoming, and vibrant community where residents feel valued, respected, and at home. With a commitment to compassionate leadership and exceptional service, Marjory takes pride in building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff while making a positive difference in their everyday lives.
Meet Chef Joao Colaco – Executive Chef
Chef Joao joined Evanston Summit in October 2025, bringing his culinary experience, creativity, and passion for scratch cooking to the community. Inspired by the joy of serving older adults and connecting with residents and their families, he takes pride in creating delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals that make every dining experience special.
Since joining the team, Chef Joao has helped make themed dinners, special menus, and family dining experiences memorable highlights at Evanston Summit. For him, the residents are more than guests they are family.
His philosophy is simple: “Love what you do, do what you love.” Through his dedication to quality, teamwork, and hospitality, Chef Joao strives to bring comfort, flavour, and enjoyment to every meal.
Meet Jenn Norva – Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Jenn welcomes prospective residents and their families to Evanston Summit, helping them explore the benefits of independent living and find a place to call home. Since joining Covenant Living in 2018 and transitioning to sales and marketing in 2024, she has built meaningful relationships through her passion for hospitality, community engagement, and senior living.
Meet Ivan Singson – Hospitality Coordinator
Ivan is proud to have been part of the Evanston Summit family since 2017! As Hospitality Coordinator, he leads the dedicated dining team in serving wonderful meals and creating meaningful moments. Over the years, his passion has been to create memorable dining experiences for residents, especially when celebrating life’s special milestones together.
Meet Cristina Llarenas – Life Enrichment & Volunteer Coordinator
Cristina joined Covenant Living at Evanston Summit in April 2017 as a part-time Concierge and discovered her passion for creating meaningful experiences for residents.
Today, she organizes activities such as gentle exercise, outings, picnics, arts and crafts, and educational programs that encourage residents to stay active, build friendships, and explore new interests.
For Cristina, the greatest reward is seeing residents smile, enjoy life, and feel connected to their community.
“Life is enriched when we share experiences, create memories, and make meaningful connections with one another.”
Meet Mark Colas – Maintenance Coordinator
Mark Colas has been part of the Evanston Summit team since November 2021, helping ensure the community remains safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for residents, staff, and visitors. Through his dedication and attention to detail, Mark takes pride in keeping the building and its facilities running smoothly.
As an important member of the team, Mark understands that maintaining a welcoming community goes beyond repairs and routine upkeep. It is about creating a comfortable place where residents can feel at home and enjoy peace of mind. His work reflects Evanston Summit’s commitment to providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment for everyone who calls the community home.