Leadership Team

A caring, dedicated team is here to support your independence and wellness.

Meet the Leadership Team

Jessica Coleman, RN, Executive Director

Jessica Coleman is the executive director of the Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph. In her role as executive director, Jessica oversees all aspects of community operations, including maintenance, dining, fitness, administration, and resident services, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care. Jess is a registered nurse by training and has over a decade of experience in clinical leadership roles at various skilled nursing facilities.

Liz Carey, Director of Finance

Gerald Francois, Facilities Director

Kathy Labbe, Director of Community Life

Kathy Labbe is the director of community life at Simon C. Fireman Community. She is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the resident life team and provides supports to residents and their families, ensuring that supportive services are provided to all residents. She is also the liaison with community organizations and partners and ensures a vibrant schedule of programming and activities.

Kathy has extensive experience working with older adults. She has worked in home health, geriatric care management, as well as in assisted living management. She is a Registered Nurse, has a master’s degree in management, and is a Certified Dementia Care Partner.  

Eddy Lalanne, Executive Chef

Eddy Lalanne, the Simon C. Fireman Community's Executive Chef/Manager, is responsible for the daily operations of the culinary department. He leads the culinary and dining room teams, focusing on friendly service and well-prepared fresh, healthy, and nutritious kosher meals. Eddy has been in the food service industry for 30 years. After working eight years at the Hilltop Steakhouse in Braintree, Eddy joined the the Simon C. Fireman Community in 1997 as the assistant chef. Over the past 19 years he gained significant experience in efficiently running the kitchen and meeting the needs of our residents. He was promoted to executive chef in April 2016.

Sophia Smith, Director of Supportive Housing Compliance and Occupancy

Sophia Smith is responsible for the oversight of property management services across Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) housing sites. She creates, implements, and upholds administrative policies, procedures, and rules that conform to HUD and local housing authority guidelines and best practices. Sophia ensures the highest quality of services are provided to all residents. Sophia has over 19 years of experience in property management. Sophia is a Certified Property Manager CPM ® and has obtained this designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management-IREM.

What People are saying about Hebrew SeniorLife

  • "My late mother, her sister, and two sisters-in-law were all Fireman Community residents and my sister and I were amazed by the dedicated staff’s ability to make a good home and community for them."

    Child of a Resident

  • "Many of my family members benefited from your superb community, and the Harvard and Hebrew SeniorLife model of compassionate aging. You all set a high standard in senior care."

    Child of a Resident

  • "I truly appreciate everyone and I’m so appreciative of the fact that I am able to live here. It is my home!"

    Resident