Our Team

Casey Meza

Director of Operations, Owner

Casey Meza is married to Dr. Michael Meza.  Together they own and operate Meza Post Acute and Long Term Care.  Before opening their practice in August 2020, Casey had an extensive career in hospital administration.  Casey was the Chief Executive Officer of the critical access hospitals in Cottonwood and Orofino, Idaho for over 25 years and was named the top Rural Hospital Administrator by the American Hospital Association during her tenure.    Casey was recruited by Kootenai Health in 2012 to be the Executive Director of Regional Services and also served as the Director of Operations for Kootenai Care Network.  Casey and Dr. Meza opened MezaCare in order to develop a team of providers that will exclusively care for geriatric residents and patient with the same passion to serve as Dr. Meza and Casey have always shared.   Together Casey and Dr. Meza have 4 grown children and they enjoy boating and skiing.

Taryn Steinberg

Clinic Director

Taryn moved to Coeur d Alene in 2016 and found her passion serving the geriatric population in 2017 when she began working with Dr. Meza and team.  Taryn spends her days with MezaCare making sure that residents and patients are being seen in a timely manner.  She is the friendly face that greets patients and families in our independent clinic offices and she manages all daily operations for the practice.  Taryn enjoys road trips, spending time with her boyfriend and dog and crafting.

Caelyn Kresch

Patient Access and Outreach Manager

Caelyn was raised in Rathdrum Idaho and became a CNA in 2008. Over the course of working skilled nursing, home health, and in-home care, she found to have a heart for the geriatric population when she started working in the Assisted Living/Memory care world. She then continued her education to become a Residential Care Administrator. She was the Executive Director of a local Memory Care Community for 6 years. She worked closely with MezaCare from the beginning and loved how they operated their business.

She joined our team in 2023 as the Patient Access and Outreach Manager to assist with difficult patient situations and assist families with the crucial conversations as their loved ones change.

When she isn’t working, she spends her time with her boyfriend and her three amazing children. Between sporting events and basketball tournaments, they spend their time outdoors, camping, taking drives up the mountains, gardening, and exploring our wonderful area we live in.

Anita Anderson

Certified Medical Assistant

Anita grew up in Arkansas on a large family farm with 12 siblings scattered in southern states.  She has worked in a variety of fields, before settling on the medical field. After working as a surgical tech for years she made a crazy move to Spokane, Washington in 2006. She attended Spokane Community College for her Associates in Medical Assisting.  Anita has worked in a variety of medical offices throughout her career as Certified Medical Assistant.

In her spare time she likes to garden and do projects on her home.  She likes to play and enjoy time with my friends and church family. Anita has five rescue dogs, and love them like children.   Anita works primary at Advanced Healthcare working closely with the team to provide excellent medical care.

Jessica Dekelaita

Certified Medical Assistant

Jess has been in healthcare since she was 18 years old when she started her career as a certified nursing assistant. Since that time, she secured her Certified Medical Assistant license and has worked with Dr. Meza and his team for 5 years. Jess is on track to complete her BS degree in Healthcare Administration within the next year. Jess loves to work and considers herself a “workaholic”. She loves taking care of her geriatric patients and spends her spare time with her husband chasing their toddler and 3 dogs. Jess spends most of her work days taking care of the residents at Mountain Valley of Cascadia and Good Samaritan Nursing Centers in the Silver Valley and Valley Vista in St. Maries Idaho.

Karleigh Martin

Certified Medical Assistant

Karleigh started her career in the medical field when she was 14 becoming Idaho’s youngest certified CNA. She graduated from North Idaho College with her Associates in Medical Sciences. She has been an Idaho resident her entire life and was raised in Shoshone County. Karleigh married her high school sweet heart Brandon , and together they have one girl and two boys.  Karleigh has been involved with the geriatric community in Shoshone county for approximately 8 years and she is passionate about the community and people she serves.

Vicki Klawitter

Certified Medical Assistant

Vicki was born in California but raised in Idaho. She has 2 teenage boys, 3 step kids and three grandchildren. Vicki and her family enjoy outdoor activities including 4 wheeling, kayaking, and fishing. She has been in healthcare for 22 years, starting her career as a Certified Nursing assistant at age 19 and then going to school for Medical assisting. Vicki’s passion is patient care. She has worked in many different types of healthcare including pain management, gastrointestinal, ophthalmology and family practice. Vicki has a special interest in the geriatric community and strives to help make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Haylee Hodgson

Certified Medical Assistant

Haylee was born and raised in Post Falls, Idaho. She has worked in a variety of fields before answering her true calling in healthcare. Haylee received her Certified Nursing Assistant in 2010. She graduated from Carrington College with her Certified Medical Assistant in 2021. She comes to MezaCare from a background in orthopedics and wound care with a passion for geriatrics. Haylee loves to help in all ways that she can and will drop anything to help someone in need. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, 2 kids and 2 dogs. Together they enjoy camping, hiking, biking, painting and movie nights with popcorn. Haylee spends most of her time with the residents and staff of Life Care Center of Post Falls, Idaho

Madelyn Radley

Certified Medical Assistant

Madelyn was born in Northern California but moved to Rathdrum, Idaho when she and her twin brother were 5 years old. She began her journey in the medical field when she was 18 years old and has been a phlebotomist for 3 years.  Madelyn is currently in school to become a Certified Medical Assistant and plans to graduate in June of 2022. She enjoys anything outdoors but most importantly anything that involves being in a Jeep. She loves to hike and to spend time with her boyfriend and family. Madelyn loves being able to help people, it is her passion, and she is determined to impact anyone that she comes across in a positive way.

Luna Hardisty

Certified Medical Assistant

Luna was born in Alabama but raised on the West side of Washington. She has been in the medical field for 4 years. Luna attended Phlebotomy school in 2021. Luna plans to go back to school to expand her knowledge in the medical field. She enjoys working in healthcare as helping and caring for others is her passion. Luna enjoys spending time with her 2 baby boys and husband, taking family trips and making important family memories.

Carla Spurlock

Certified Medical Assistant

Carla grew up in Pomeroy and moved to the L/C valley in 2012. She has been working in the medical field in various departments from CNA, radiology, materials management, billing, med tech and finally as a CCMA for over 18 years. When Carla is not at work, she likes to spend time with family and friends. She also enjoys trying out new recipes and traveling to new places.

Doreen Johnson

Medical Assistant
Doreen was born in Portland, Oregon. She moved to CDA at 3 years of age. She has worked in the CDA and Spokane area as a caregiver, CNA in ID, NAR in WA, Med Tech in ID and WA, Assisted Living Facility Manager and Medical Transport Driver over the last 25 years.

Much of her career has been in Assisted Living specializing in Demetia Care. Doreen graduated from Alpine College in 2007 with her, Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA). She came to Meza Care in 2023. She is married and celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary, in Hawaii in 2024. She has 6 grown children and 8 grandchildren. In her free time, she likes boating, fishing, gardening, photography, biking, hiking, family vacations and travel both the US and Internationally.

Jennifer Duce

Medical Assistant

Jennifer Duce was raised in Kellogg, ID. She moved to Pocatello,ID and lived there for 15 years while her husband attended school. They moved to Page, AZ but moved back to our area 8 years ago.

Jennifer graduated high school with her CNA and worked as a CNA for over 20 years.  She LOVEs working with geriatrics!   Jennifer will be attending CMA school, and will graduate January 2025. Jennifer is very compassionate about healthcare, and providing the residents with the best care possible.  Jennifer is a mother of 5 and has been married  for 28 years.  When not working, Jennifer loves spending time with family, gardening ( I grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs)  and spending time outdoors, biking, hiking, paddleboarding.  She loves live theatre and supporting local talent.

Ryleigh Bacon

Medical Assistant

Ryleigh was born and raised in the Lewis Clark Valley, starting in the medical field at 16 years old as a nursing aide. Shes married to her love Gavin and together they share 5 beautiful children, 3 girls and 2 boys; ages 11 to 1 years old. They enjoy camping, traveling, fostering dogs and spending time with friends and family. Ryleigh is currently doing her pre-reqs to get into the nursing program and is passionate about helping others.

Jessica Hendren

Medical Assistant

Jessica was raised in Orofino Idaho and moved to the Lewis/Clark valley 9 years ago. Jessica started her healthcare career working in home health. In 2021 she graduated out of LCSC with her Certified Nursing Assistant and MedTech cetification. When Jessica is not working she is spending time with her husband and children. Her family loves the outdoors and they spend a lot of time camping through out the summer.

Levi Knopes

Certified Medical Assistant

Levi grew up in Washington on a small farm living with his grandparents. He has worked in the medical field as Certified Nursing Assistant since 2017. Levi comes with background in rehabilitation and Geriatrics. Levi started at Meza Care as an experiment and has grown to love what Meza Care does.

When Levi is not at work, he’s out with animals or spending time with family.  He also enjoys road trips, camping and riding horses.

Jenny Silva

Business Office Associate

Jenny was born & raised in California. She has lived in CDA area since 2005. She has 3 beautiful girls & 1 amazing boy. She enjoys camping, boating, sledding, 4 wheeling & spending time with her children. Jenny started her career off with medical billing & transcribing. She is a strong advocate for SIDS awareness and Rett Syndrome awareness.

Chase Markham

Office Assistant

Chase was born and raised in the Twin Lakes area and started working in healthcare at 18 after graduating KTEC with his CNA. Chase worked as a CNA for many years while also exploring Behavior Rehabilitation for youth in the Seattle area. Chase settled back into the geriatric population after moving back to the CDA area and has worked in various office and leadership roles for assisted livings ever since. Chase has always loved Meza Care, working with Meza Care for multiple pts over the years, and was very excited to join the Meza Care team! When Chase is not at work, he is typically out camping, jet skiing, or spending time with his family.