Meet Our Team

Althea is a native of the Pacific Northwest but spent many years in Mesa Arizona before moving back to her hometown of Portland Oregon in 2014. This is where she stayed until she relocated to Boise in 2022.

Althea comes to Boise with many years of in-home care experience having started as a caregiver and CNA in 1994. Over the years she has worn many hats, held many titles, and worked in all aspects of the in-home care industry. She found her true knack was in compliance, regulation and finance. Her passion is and always will be providing solutions for families while taking care of the Care Professionals who make it all possible. Althea takes pride in her ability to effectively lead her team and truly stands by the mission, vision and values that Home Instead is built on.

Althea boasts a beautiful, blended family with 3 of her own children and 3 bonus children, all of whom are now adults and beginning their careers. As empty nesters, Althea and her husband Andre decided that Boise was the perfect place for the next chapter of their lives. Althea is excited for the opportunity to continue her mission of helping all people, especially seniors.

Daphne has worked for Home Instead since mid- June of 2022 which was her first in-home care experience. She has lived all over the Treasure Valley my whole life and now I currently live in Nampa. She really enjoyed doing the variety of tasks that is caregiving and the clients with whom she served. Daphne works as the new “Rapid Response” and splits her time between assisting clients and helping in the office. She is an emergency fill-in and is a part of the office. She has met many wonderful seniors and getting to know some of my fellow Care Pros. Her passion is being a helpful hand, one who can bring someone a smile, maybe even develop a new friend!

What I enjoy most is being with family and friends and I love any excuse to be outdoors.
I have a fondness for indoor plants of all types, especially flowers. When it’s warm I like spending the day outside paddle boarding or walking. When it’s cold you can find me in a bowling alley! I love to learn new things! I recently earned my phlebotomy certification. I
enjoyed the challenges it brought.
In a nutshell, I will be helping wherever I am needed for the day. I will help with many of the day-to-day tasks in the office with this hybrid role. Most importantly I get to support all of you, our wonderful Care Pros!

Denise was born and raised in the New England area and has called Boise home, along with her husband Steve, for the past seven years. Denise and Steve are empty nesters and together have a blended family of four grown children. Denise’s comes to Home Instead with many years’ experiences in ministry work, owning her own businesses, and in home care.

Denise’s passion for serving our senior community began right within her own family with providing care for both of her grandparents while running a business and raising her two children. Experiencing firsthand the challenges families experience when caring for loved ones, Denise fully understands the importance of providing solutions that included consistent, high-quality care to our clients. Denise’s journey with Home Instead actually started in northern California working in the beautiful Sierra Mountains region, just east of the Sacramento area before coming to Boise. Building relationships with both our clients and the professionals who serve them is what Denise’s enjoys most.

Disa has been a caregiver and CNA for most of her adult life. She grew up in the in-home care business due to her mother’s profession. As such her love of seniors was a natural outcome. Disa has worked in care facilities as well and recognizes how seniors thrive in their own homes. Disa grew up in Mesa, Arizona before caregiving in Spokane, Vancouver and Portland. Disa was drawn back to the warm climate of Arizona and now works remotely.

In her free time, Disa loves to keep track of fashion trends, enjoys listening to music and shopping. She also loves spending time with her friends and family. 

Coming from a large family, Evelyn fell in love with the stories she heard from elderly relatives and eventually became a CNA. She worked in skilled nursing facilities while earning a graduate certificate in gerontology. Evelyn worked 12 years for the Housing Authority, serving low income residents. For the next two decades she lived in the tiny Oregon town of Sisters, operating a Waldorf-based early childhood center. Evelyn wanted a new direction and worked several years in church ministry. She transitioned to Home Instead and has worked in franchises located in Portland and Boise, serving in several different positions. 

In her free time she likes to volunteer, including church activities, library book sales, community events - anywhere there are people. She also loves to learn and is a voracious audiobook 'reader'. 

Karen G. grew up in Kansas and spent her early years in various retail jobs. She started nursing school at aged 42 and has been an RN for over 20 years. Karen has worked in long-term care, as a hospital nurse in oncology, pulmonology, and medical surgery and a subacute rehab facility. She has also worked in three different prisons as a Correctional nurse, hospice, and home health nurse. Karen moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2018.

She is proud of her 2 grown sons, one is a high school science teacher, and one an attorney. She recently married and inherited 8 teenaged grandsons! Karen loves to cook and makes exercise a priority. Her favorites are swimming laps and water aerobics and recently started a Silver Sneaker class at the YMCA. Karen is also active in her church.

Shelly has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. She is a native Idahoan who grew up in Middleton. She has a deep dedication to the welfare of others, especially the elderly. She has been a CNA for many years and has worked at the VA hospital as well as care facilities. Home is in Mountain Home with her husband and teenaged daughter.

Shelly loves to learn! She has a bachelor’s degree in business and is working on a dual masters in healthcare administration and business. She has used her business degree and started her own side hustle making bath luxury items. Her company is called LuvBug Bath Bombs. When not working, creating or studying, Shelly enjoys anything to do with outdoor water recreation, fishing and camping.

Originally from Wisconsin, Shonda moved to Virginia in 2009. Her passion for helping seniors started when working as a caregiver in 2014. By 2015, she became the Staffing Coordinator for Senior Independence Homecare. She has worked with them in multiple roles. While being our Evening Scheduling Coordinator, she continues to work remotely as their Referral Coordinator and Medical Coder. Shonda graduated from Liberty University with an AA in Interdisciplinary Studies. She and her husband moved to Idaho in 2021 and join Home Instead a year later. Shonda enjoys golfing and country music. She also loves fishing, hiking and camping with her husband and two dogs. They purchased a house in 2022 and are enjoying life in the small town of Mountain Home. They love all that Idaho has to offer! Shonda is excited to be part of the Home Instead team and is passionate about supporting our Care Professionals.

Susan was an LPN nurse for 17 years and has worked in health care for over 26 years. She spent much of her married life moving around the country due to her husband's profession. When her son was born, she focused more time on her family. When it was time to return to the workplace, she chose to be a caregiver for Home Instead in Bend, Oregon. After several months working with clients, she became a key player in the office as a Weekend Supervisor/Receptionist and Scheduler.

In 2017, Susan and her family moved once again, this time to Boise. She joined Home Instead as a Client Care Coordinator and then moved to the Service Coordinator position in 2021. She is responsible for coordinating services between clients and Care Professionals. Being “Home Instead” is very near and dear to her heart. Susan feels honored to work towards this goal with our Care Pros on behalf of our clients. Susan enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, biking, and exploring new areas. She loves music of all types, movies and dance.

Wendy has lived in Eagle ID for nearly 30 years. After a few years of college at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, she began working in the technology sector including robotics and software. She was an instrumental partner in a software company in Boise for many years. In 2014 she wanted a change and became a caregiver for Home Instead. She enjoyed her clients and knowing that she had a positive influence in helping them stay independent in their own home. In 2020 Wendy became a key player and supports all office functions administratively. 

In her free time, Wendy loves to read and take walks. She also loves spending time with her daughter and other family members. She looks forward coming to work and helping Care Pros and clients alike. She is often the first voice you hear when calling the office.

Our team of Care Professionals, referred to as Care Pros, are the best ever! They range in age from 19-79, some having been with us for nearly ten years. Their care and compassion for our clients is exceptional. They are dedicated to professional development and furthering their skills to meet the needs of every client. They Build Trust; Take the Lead; and Share their Hearts.