Nancy has her Masters of Education in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University. Expressive Therapy utilizes dance, music and art to stimulate the senses. Her first position upon graduation was as a Recreational Therapist at Pilgrim House nursing home in Peabody, MA. She has been actively involved in the geriatric field for over 25 years. For over 10 years she was Community Outreach and Marketing Director for Orchard Cove, Continuing Care Retirement Community, a property of Hebrew Senior Life in Canton, MA. Most recently she was the Marketing Director at Boylston Place Assisted Living in Chestnut Hill, MA. Ms. Burakoff resides in Andover, MA and currently enjoys taking care of her 96 year old mother-in-law in her own home.