Welcome to Ana Mercado

It is with both gratitude and excitement that we share some staff updates with our Bella Trae community. After nearly a year of dedicated service, Bethany Smith, our Lifestyle Coordinator, will be leaving Bella Trae. Her last day with us will be Sunday, September 20th.

Since joining Bella Trae on October 31, 2025, Bethany has been instrumental in building and growing our Lifestyle Program. Through her creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment to our residents, she has helped establish a vibrant calendar of events and activities that have brought our community together. Her positive energy and genuine care for our residents will certainly be missed. Bethany has accepted a new opportunity as a Wedding Planner locally and is excited to begin this new chapter in her career. Please join us in thanking Bethany for her many contributions to Bella Trae and wishing her continued success and happiness in her future endeavors.

At the same time, we are pleased to introduce Ana Mercado as our new Lifestyle Coordinator. Ana joined the Bella Trae team today, Sept. 16th, and will be working alongside Bethany during the transition period. She comes to us from another local Castle community and brings royal service, enthusiasm, and a passion for resident engagement. We are excited to welcome Ana to Bella Trae and look forward to the many ways she will continue to enhance our Lifestyle Program.

Please join us in extending a warm Bella Trae welcome to Ana and in wishing Bethany all the best as she embarks on her new adventure.

BTCA Board of Directors