Gregory J. Garrett brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in senior living and health care, including nearly two decades in executive roles within continuing care retirement communities. He is known for his thoughtful, collaborative approach and his commitment to fostering environments where residents and team members feel supported, engaged, and connected.

Prior to joining The Forest, Greg served as Chief Operating Officer at Peconic Landing in Greenport, New York, where he oversaw a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and home care services. During his tenure, he led a major expansion of the community’s services and played a key role in advancing innovative wellness initiatives that earned national recognition. His leadership contributed to consistently strong performance across quality measures, including top-tier ratings and industry recognition.

Greg holds a Master of Health Service Administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. He is actively involved in LeadingAge and has contributed to the field through various leadership roles and professional engagement. At The Forest at Duke, he is focused on building on the community’s strong foundation while continuing to support exceptional care, meaningful connections, and a high quality of life for residents.

Sharon M. Pitt joined The Forest at Duke in January 2020, bringing more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit healthcare and senior services. A seasoned registered nurse, she has extensive leadership and operational experience in both acute and long-term care settings.

Prior to joining The Forest, Ms. Pitt served in several senior and executive leadership roles with the American Red Cross, including Director of Operations and Chief Executive Officer of the Carolinas and South Carolina Blood Services Region. As CEO, she led a team of more than 1,000 employees, oversaw more than 400,000 annual blood collections, managed an operating budget of up to $100 million, and cultivated strong partnerships with hospitals and communities throughout the region. During her tenure, the region achieved the highest employee engagement scores in the American Red Cross Eastern Division while consistently exceeding blood collection goals.

Ms. Pitt earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Columbia College and a Master of Science in Gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is also a 2023 graduate of the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy.

Karen E. Henry joined The Forest in June 2005.  She is responsible for the accounting and financial administration of The Forest, as well as assisting the CEO with budgeting and strategic planning. She began her career as an audit professional with KPMG LLP, Harrisburg, PA and continued in internal audit with Hershey Foods Corporation in Hershey, PA. She then spent five years in the clinical research industry at Quintiles Transnational Corporation in increasing roles of responsibility (Financial Analyst, Senior Manager, Associate Director) in the Consolidation / SEC / Financial Reporting Department and most recently as Senior Manager / Controller at Constella Group.

Ms. Henry has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She is also a member of the North Carolina Association of CPAs.

Dr. Milta Oyola Little has served as the Medical Director at The Forest since July 2019. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham. Her primary scholarly interests are inter-professional health education, health systems innovations, and non-pharmacologic management of geriatric syndromes to improve outcomes of older adults across healthcare settings. She has served both the American Geriatrics Society and American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine on a variety of committees and spent seven years on the Board of Directors for AMDA.

Dr. Little earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency and Geriatrics Fellowship at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center.

Lee Ann Bailey-Clayton’s 30-year career has been firmly planted in the medical field of acute care and long-term care, with more than 20 of those years being tenured at The Forest. Her professional interests include dementia care and communication, human behavior, and team member morale and development.

Ms. Bailey-Clayton holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University. In 2016, she achieved her license as a North Carolina Nursing Home Administrator. The same year, she became a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. As an accomplished leader and mentor, Ms. Bailey-Clayton was awarded the North Carolina Emerging Leader Award from LeadingAge NC in 2018.

Christina Davis brings extensive Human Resources leadership experience to The Forest at Duke, with a background in talent strategy, employee engagement, compliance, organizational development, workforce planning, and HR operations. She has led HR initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, biotech, and high-growth environments, with a focus on aligning people strategies with organizational goals, strengthening workplace culture, improving retention, and supporting leaders and team members through thoughtful, people-centered practices.

Prior to joining The Forest, Christina served as Director of Human Resources at K-FLEX USA and previously held HR and operations leadership roles with The Wooten Company and Ribometrix, Inc. She holds an MBA from North Carolina State University, a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and is a SHRM-Certified Professional. Her earlier experience in healthcare, in-home care, and wellness also reflects her long-standing interest in serving others, including older adults, in caring and supportive environments.

Nathan Summers joined The Forest at Duke in April 2016 and has spent over 23 years in service to seniors. Throughout his career, Mr. Summers has led teams in all service areas, including maintenance, security, housekeeping, dining, arts and leisure, wellness, landscaping, and administration. He was recognized in 2015 by LeadingAge NC for “Excellence in Customer Service.”

A Certified Aging Services Professional, Mr. Summers has worked with various project development teams and with post-construction implementations; this includes major renovations to the historic Pinehurst Country Club in preparation for the 1999 Men’s US Open Golf Championship and the renovation of the 100-year-old, five-story Pine Needles Hotel for senior living apartments. He was also influential in assisting two communities achieve accreditation from CARF International.

Mr. Summers’ extensive history of food and beverage experience began at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in Pinehurst, NC, where he worked for 15 years; there, holding a number of food service positions from Dishwasher to Resort Club Food & Beverage Manager, Nathan grew vast knowledge in all aspects of dining – fine, casual, and catering.

Outside of his work on campus, Mr. Summers is an active part of the greater Durham community. He serves as Finance Chair on the Board of Directors for the Durham Center for Senior Life and volunteers his time to raise funds for the Exchange Family Center.

April Ravelli has served as Director of Sales & Marketing since September 2018. She brings a depth of more than 15 years of experience as an accomplished leader in digital marketing, advertising, and branding. In addition to directing the sales and marketing for independent living at The Forest, she provides oversight and branding control of all marketing materials, advertising, and media placement.

Ms. Ravelli holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Certificate in Digital Marketing from North Carolina State University. Prior to The Forest, she served as the Executive Director of One World Market—now Bull City Fair Trade—a 30-year-old Durham nonprofit organization whose sales have provided a sustainable source of fair pay for thousands of people in developing areas.

Sarah Haney joined The Forest at Duke in 2020 as a Project Manager, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement the Early Acceptance Program and The Forest at Home. She subsequently served as Director of Community Life, where she re-envisioned and expanded resident engagement and Community Life initiatives. Sarah currently serves as Director of Strategy and Special Project Implementation, leading cross-functional initiatives that advance the organization’s long-term vision, growth, and operational excellence. She oversees strategic planning efforts, complex special projects, and collaborates with senior leadership to enhance resident experience, financial sustainability, and organizational effectiveness.

Sarah brings 25 years of experience in cultivating community and leading initiatives that enhance organizational culture. She is a graduate of the LeadingAge North Carolina Leadership Academy and a member of the 2026 class of LeadingAge National’s Leadership Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Exercise Sport Science from the University of North Carolina.

A familiar face around our community, Rashad Wilson joined The Forest at Duke in May 2010 and since that time has also served as Information Technology Support, Network Administrator, and Manager of Information Systems.

As Director of Information Technology, Mr. Wilson strives to maintain safe and reliable network environments for the entire organization, recognizing that the protection of individual and company data is the most important aspect of his role. Well versed in data backup and retention, he has extensive knowledge of network configuration and preemptive safety protocols.

Mr. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science from ECPI University and has acquired the necessary system security certifications. He has also completed advanced coursework in computer science and computer analytics, further strengthening his expertise in technology systems and data-informed solutions.

Emma Quick joined The Forest at Duke in April 2024 as Community Program Manager in the Community Life department. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a concentration in Health Services Administration from Clemson University. Ms. Quick began her career in hospice and end-of-life care, where she developed a strong passion for senior living and the aging industry as a whole.

In her role as Director of Community Life, she is responsible for resident engagement initiatives, including on-campus and Triangle-area programming and events, fostering community culture, and overseeing wellness programs. Her approach centers on listening to residents and creating opportunities that support engagement, purpose, and fostering connections.