Meet Our Team

Why Home Instead: Patricia chose Home Instead because of what it stands for. Her grandmother, who was more like a mother to her, was a nurse and taught Patricia what it meant to care for someone. Not to just put a band-aid on a problem and hope that it goes away, but to really diagnose what is going on and prepare a treatment plan for that person. This, to her, is what Home Instead does. By Building Trust, Taking the Lead, and Sharing their Heart, Home Instead staff can help clients with their 8 care needs. (Safe environment, gait, transfer, medications, personal care, nutrition, cognition, and social.) Utilizing her Bachelor’s in Health Care Administration, Patricia is excited to lead the team helping the aging population in the East Valley.

In My Free Time: Patricia enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, and two dogs. When she has some time to herself, she enjoys cooking/baking, reading, and doing a wide variety of puzzle books.

Why Home Instead: After working 25 years for a major hospital in Pennsylvania Amy and her family relocated to Arizona.  After getting settled in Amy was looking for a career change from the busy hospital atmosphere she was accustom to.  She wanted something more personal and to be part of a team that helps make a difference in the lives of the people they assist.

In My Free Time: Amy likes to spend time with her husband, family, and friends along with her 3 dogs.  She enjoys working on home projects, reading a good book, spending time by the pool, road trips and traveling to see new places and things.

Why Home Instead: Cierra began at Home Instead six years ago as a Care Professional/CNA while also pursuing a degree in Gerontology. She ended up falling in love with the company and felt fulfilled with the work being done to make the process of aging easier on our seniors and their families.

In My Free Time: Cierra enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her husband and cat.

Why Home Instead: Samantha has had her LNA for about 5 years now and during that time she used her license off depending on her school schedule. She came to the point where she was ready to find her career and she was in search of something different where she could use her skillset to help others. Samantha found Home Instead and never imagined the possibilities waiting for her. From the beginning she felt very welcomed to the team. She started with the company as a Care Professional and grew herself from there.

In my free time: Samantha enjoys going on adventures with friends and family and spending time with her dog Luna, taking her kayaking with her.

Why Home Instead: Elder care seemed like a natural next step for Lisa after her fulfilling career as a teacher. Working as a member of a team seeking to meet the needs of a particular community is an endeavor that Lisa has long participated in. She was naturally drawn to Home Instead, a leader in this enterprise.

In My Free Time: Lisa is happiest at home with a book in her hands and a dog in her lap.

Why Home Instead: I chose Home Instead because I wanted to be able to brighten peoples days in some way and I truly just love the morals of the company and what it stands for. I love how Home Instead really prioritizes the needs of each client and clients' families to ensure the best experience for each individual. 

In my free time: In my free time I like spending time with my friends, family, and my pets. I also really enjoy going fishing and going on hikes. 

Why Home Instead: When it came time for Amanda to look for her new venture, she knew that caring for people was what she wanted to do. She quickly found and fell in love with Home Instead and the clients that she was working with. Amanda learned everything she could while developing her existing skillset to grow within the company. Knowing that she is making a difference in so many lives keeps her going.

In My Free Time: Amanda enjoys the company of family and friends in her free time. She is also quite crafty and enjoys making things with her hands to share with those she holds dear.

Why Home Instead: Erin was found by Home Instead while life was changing. As soon as she began her career she felt right at home caring for others who needed help. Erin loves meeting new people and learning about their stories. She feels as though it is her calling to serve others. Every person that she has met through Home Instead is kind and she is thrilled to ensure they get the help that they need.

In My Free Time: When she is not working, Erin enjoys her time serving on the Mesa Tempe Christmas Light committee. She also enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles, family history research, and spending as much time with her children and grandchildren.

Why Home Instead: Brenda chose Home Instead to embark on a new career path. She knew that after all of her years of ‘other jobs,’ she wanted to get back to her passion, helping people. Helping people stay safe in their homes for as long as possible is why Brenda wakes up every day. “Even if I only get to help one person during the day, then it was a day worth living.”

In My Free Time: In Brenda’s free time, she enjoys travelling to new and exciting places, learning more about the world around her while relaxing with family and friends.

Why Home Instead: After retiring from her 22-year career with hospice, Maud quickly began to miss her interactions with her clients and patients. Coming to Home Instead, she was able to jump in and get back to meeting with people and doing what she loves most, helping our seniors.

In My Free Time: Maud enjoys spending time with family and friends when she is not at work. She also enjoys chocolate! It does not matter how it is served, as long as it is chocolate.

Why Home Instead: Cindy has been a nurse for several years and has found herself gravitating towards geriatrics. Spreading the information on what Home Instead has to offer has been a way to fulfill her days and help those she cares for. 

In My Free Time: Cindy enjoys being on the golf course with family and friends.

Why Home Instead: With over 14 years at Home Instead, Amy has both experience and a deep understanding of the various roles within the company as well as the needs of the local senior community. Growing up she saw family members caring for senior loved ones and sees how beneficial care from Home Instead services would have been.  She wants to ensure that others have the opportunity to experience the care and support that we offer.

In My Free Time: Amy enjoys cooking and baking for her family, as well as spending time with them and watching them all grow. Between work, children, and grandchildren, Amy’s life is quite full of love, and she lets that through in her work here.

Why Home Instead: Joni has enjoyed bookkeeping and payroll for many years. Joni wanted to share the support, care, and insightfulness this can be for the family, experiencing it first-hand with her own family.  Home Instead’s mission in caring, sharing, compassion, and support with the opportunity to use her skills in a great atmosphere, every day, is a great way to enjoy life in the great state of Arizona.

In My Free Time: I love to travel, refinish furniture, spend time with family and volunteering at pet shelters and horse rescues.

Why Home Instead: Nikki joined the Home Instead team as she saw an opportunity to make a personal difference for her local seniors. She decided that retail management was not where her heart lied and knew that her talents could be used elsewhere.

In My Free Time: Nikki enjoys spending time with her son and husband, playing video games, and catching up on all the latest movies. Nothing satisfies her more than a cold Dr. Pepper on a hot Arizona day.

Why Home Instead: After recently graduating from college with a bachelor’s in psychology, Michelle knew that she understood individuals in a special way and felt called to utilize her unique understanding of compassion, empathy, and kindness in a meaningful way. She chose Home Instead because there has always been a special place in her heart for helping people, especially those who are faced with some of life’s most difficult challenges. Home Instead felt like the perfect opportunity to feel a sense of fulfillment for herself while helping others during their most vulnerable time.

In My Free Time: In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching her learn, and playing with her cat and dog.

Why Home Instead: Megan spent over 20 years in the hospitality industry and wanted to take her love of people and turn it into something fulfilling. After watching what a difference Care Professionals made with her own grandmother, Home Instead was an easy choice. She now spends her days connecting with people and going home at night knowing that what she does makes a difference in people’s lives.

In My Free Time: Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and 2 Goddaughters, as well as visiting new places.

Why Home Instead: Savannah loves people! Making connections through her background in retail management, and aesthetician work has been so special to jer, and she knew Home Instead would help her better the world even more!

In My Free Time: Savannah loves playing video games, watching her favorite movie Trolls, and trying new pickle flavored snacks!

Why Home Instead: Ladonna chose Home Instead because working with the aging population has been a passion of hers. Those that need help with ADLs and IADLs have a special place in her heart. She has seen first hand the improvement that having a Care Professional in the home can have on a person watching her mother going through the changes. Volunteering her time to help the aging population for over ten years in Illinois before moving to Arizona Ladonna understands the power that comes from thos who are older.

In My Free Time: In her free time, Ladonna enjoys spending time with her family, working out, and volunteering at Adobe Mountain School for troubled youth.

Why Home Instead: Witnessing first-hand what is like when a loved one does not have the support they need, she vowed to do all she could to ensure that others were not left without care. Leaving a career of customer service and scheduling, Melissa came to Home Instead to find her place with the elderly. She works through the weekends to ensure our clients and Care Professionals' scheduling needs are met as best as possible, giving clients the care, they deserve.

In My Free Time: Melissa enjoys spending time with her children and eating her favorite candy, Smarties.