Our Team
We have a great team at HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care – guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. Contact us anytime, we would love to meet you!
Leon Dehnke
Administrator
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Leon Dehnke joined the HeatherWood community as Administrator in 2025, bringing over two decades of varied healthcare experiences as well as a genuine passion for helping improve the quality of life of others.
Having been raised in Eau Claire County on a dairy farm, one of Leon’s earliest childhood memories is being around elders in his community. Leon earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and a Master of Science from the University of Idaho. Leon lived in Minnesota for the past two decades before deciding to return closer to home. He finds this career to be fulfilling, meaningful, and significant and can’t imagine working in anything other than a helping profession.
In his spare time, Leon loves sports, music, and travel. He also enjoys being outside and is active in his church community.
Sara Kins
Community Relations Director
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Sara joined the team in January 2026 as our Life Enrichment Director and, through her dedication to serving residents and building meaningful relationships, has transitioned into the role of Community Relations Director. She is passionate about helping seniors and their families navigate the senior living journey while connecting them with a welcoming community they can call home. Sara attended UW–Stout from 1999 to 2003 and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Outside of work, Sara loves spending time in nature, especially fishing with her son, and is an avid reader. Music is one of her greatest passions—whether it’s singing karaoke, playing the piano or clarinet, attending opera and orchestra performances, or simply listening to the radio, she enjoys every moment of it.
Sara has always had a heart for helping others and finds joy in empowering people to live their best lives. Family is especially important to her, and she treasures the strong roots they have given her. She enjoys gathering regularly with loved ones to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and life’s special moments together.
Amanda Wagner
Wellness Director
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Amanda Wagner was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She is an experienced health care worker who began her career in 2007 and has since dedicated herself to the field. Throughout her career, Amanda has worked in many diverse settings, providing compassionate support and skilled care to patients with a variety of needs. Her background reflects strong clinical knowledge, adaptability, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for those she serves.