Our Team

Helping you live life to its fullest!

Our commitment to providing exemplary care and helping you live life to its fullest allows us to attract – and retain – some of BC’s best and brightest senior care professionals.

Though we each bring our unique strengths to the Weinberg Residence team, we’re united by our commitment to delivering excellent, professional service.

It is truly our honour and privilege to serve you.

The Weinberg Residence is led by a highly experienced management team with diverse expertise catering to the needs of Vancouver’s Jewish community:

David Keselman, CEO

David Keselman, CEO, Louis Brier Home for the Aged and Weinberg ResidenceDavid brings over 20 years leadership experience in executive roles held in Ontario and the Northwest Territories, most recently as the Vice President, Patient Services at Stanton Territorial Health Authority in Yellowknife and prior to that, as the Executive Director of the Toronto, York, Peel, and Barrie sites of the Victorian Order of Nurses.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Health Administration from the Central Michigan University, a Masters of Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) from the University of Toronto.

David has a broad background in innovation, leading clinical operations, and implementing quality initiatives. David is also a surveyor with Accreditation Canada and an Associate Instructor in both the Ryerson University School of Nursing, and the faculty of Health Studies at Athabasca University.

Vanessa Trester, Manager of the Weinberg Residence

Vanessa Trester, Manager of the Weinberg ResidenceVanessa has been managing the Weinberg Residence since its inception in 2003. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the Weinberg team, having 14+ years of management and leadership experience in Independent and Assisted Living. For several years, prior to entering the senior living sector, Vanessa worked with British Columbia’s Public Guardian and Trustee’s office.

Vanessa’s passion for the study of aging led her to complete a Masters degree in Gerontology from the acclaimed Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. Her expertise in the field is an invaluable skill when interacting with residents and their families.

Vanessa leads the Weinberg team with a strong focus on residents first, as well as ensuring quality of care and dedicated service. The Weinberg Residence has been noted for becoming an integral part of Vancouver’s Jewish community.

Just ask Vanessa and she will proudly tell you that when you step into the inviting atmosphere of the Weinberg Residence on any given day, you’ll feel the warmth, caring and friendship that prevails throughout.