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OUR TEAM

The Faces Behind Our Community

Behind every Amira community is a team of dedicated professionals committed to enriching the lives of seniors. Meet our team members who are passionate about making every individual feel supported, connected and at home.

Alees Gleason

Executive Director

Alees started her career as a nursing assistant and has worked in the senior living industry for nearly 20 years. Alees has a Bachelor of Science in Family, Life and Child Development, a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and is a Licensed Assisted Living Director in Minnesota. She was born and raised on a dairy farm in southeastern Minnesota and is a huge fan of the Twins and the Vikings. Alees lives in Eden Prairie with her husband and two young sons.

Dean Miller

Director of Sales and Outreach

Dean has worked in senior housing for more than 7 years.  His career started in the US Navy working in accounting prior to moving into sales of a variety of products including night vision products, homecare, health insurance, employment advertising and floral arrangements.  Dean grew up in Ohio before being stationed in San Diego with the US Navy.  Dean and his husband love traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ernestine Levala

Director of Nursing

Levala began her journey in healthcare more than 12 years ago as a Clinical Assistant to the National HIV/AIDS Coordinator with the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon. After relocating to the United States in 2017, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Trained Medication Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) from Ohio Medical Career College in 2019. She lives in Lakeville, Minnesota, with her husband and young daughter and is deeply involved in community and cultural organizations.

5501 American Blvd W
Bloomington, MN 55437

952-835-1014

Management Partner

Across all our Amira communities, we selectively and strategically partner with trustworthy local management partners who share our values and commitments. At Amira Choice Bloomington, we are proud to partner with Great Lakes Management. Great Lakes Management seeks to preserve the dignity and to enrich the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life of the people entrusted in their care.