Meet Our Team

Drawing from his own family experiences, Duane has a passion for working with the elderly and allowing them to remain in their comfort zone. He understands the importance of living in one's home and believes all seniors should be given this opportunity. Since joining the company, Duane has helped raise awareness for seniors and the risks of living alone.

Home Instead's CAREGivers are near and dear to Duane's heart. "The service level our CAREGivers provide allows our clients and their families to feel secure in selecting Home Instead," Duane states. "We truly have an amazing group of dedicated CAREGivers who are changing the lives of our clients every day by providing the assistance they need."

Chanel is the first point of contact for families wishing to receive or looking to inquire about services. She works directly with clients and their families to assure the highest level of care is received. She meets clients in their homes to assist them in putting together the best care plan tailored to their needs. Chanel leads with compassion, knowledge, and empathy. She personally understands the importance of remaining in the comfort of one's own home, while continuing to receive excellent care.

Chanel graduated from Purdue University and brings years of experience in sales operations. She also worked for a non-profit where she gained her passion for helping others while building relationships. Chanel is now able to fulfill her desire of assisting clients on a more personal level, coaching them, and standing by their side through their entire journey of remaining in the home.

Kathy manages the recruitment of CAREGivers, coordinates orientation, and handles many of the daily office functions. "The thing I love the most about my job is knowing that I am helping the seniors in my community be able to stay in their homes."

Kathy has worked in healthcare for the past 16 years in management and marketing. She has always enjoyed spending time with seniors and has personal care-giving experience by caring for her grandmother and live-in mother-in-law for years. The Home Instead CAREGiver she had for her family member also gave her the support she needed and a peace of mind that her loved one was in good hands. This is when she decided she wanted to work in home care because it makes such a difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Kathy enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, crafts and reading. Her favorite sayings are "Do what you love" and "Make the most of every day."

Leah joined Home Instead in 2022 as a Marketing Specialist. She has always hoped to work in a profession where she could help improve the quality of life for people in need. “One thing I love about my job is creating a personal relationship with our CarePro’s and our client’s. I love to talk about their passions, interests and just getting to know them outside of work. It makes me feel fulfilled each day knowing we are sending the best CarePro’s to help so many families!” At Home Instead, Leah makes sure the marketing plan is executed, posts on social media, and leads the WellSky App campaign.

In her spare time, Leah enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling to new places.

Natalie started her professional career working as a STNA after high school. She soon after became a physical therapist assistant working in nursing homes and providing care in homes. She has a passion for helping others and making sure that people feel loved and cared for. Natalie especially loves home health care because it allows people to stay in the comfort of their own home. She enjoys spending time with aging adults and learning about stories they have to share after many years of life experiences. 

In her spare time, Natalie enjoys being outdoors, going on mission trips, and spending time with her family. 

Adona has 15+ years of experience and knowledge within HR Operations and Senior care. Adona’s main focuses are delivering optimal talent acquisition strategies, employee retention and creating a robust culture that promotes business growth for the organization. Adona’s goal is to develop employee’s loyalty by empowering and motivating them to realize their full potential. She encourages and trains them to bring the best care they can possibly provide to our client base. Adona realized senior care was of the upmost importance after caring for her own mother daily for years.  She has a combination of strengths consisting of developing and implementing innovative strategies to help support our workforce engagement; along with being a certified CPR Instructor through the American Red Cross. In her spare time, Adona loves spending time with her family.

(Adona’s Mantra)- “Remember”- We are all one team with the same vision, all working together for the same purpose.

Kim Kelly came to Home Instead as a Home Care Consultant after years of caring for family and realizing the significant need for senior care at home.  She has a great passion for helping seniors live their best lives.

Kim has experience as a Home Care Giver, CNA and QMA.  She has also worked with a plastic surgeon in Marketing.  She worked in the Real Estate Industry for 23 years gaining experience in Residential Sales, Relocation and Property Management where she excelled in assisting clients in finding dream homes.  Kim now takes great pleasure in helping seniors stay in their dream homes.

Kim Kelly is a graduate of Indiana University where she majored in Business Communications and Marketing.

Breia joined the Home Instead Team in 2023 as a Quality Assurance Specialist. With 11 years experience as a CNA and earning a Bachelor’s Degree at Indianapolis University Purdue University in Criminal Justice, she decided to focus on helping improve the quality of peoples lives. She has a passion for helping and being a advocate for others.

In her spare time, Breia enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and doing nails.

Cheryl recently joined the Home Instead team in 2023 as a Human Resource Generalist. Cheryl is responsible for the Orientation process and the execution of training for newly hired Care Pros to service our clients. She focuses on ensuring that our Care Pros are compliant with our policy, while also working to get the perfect Care Pro for both clients and Home Instead!

In her spare time, she loves to travel, read books and party planning!

Knicole joined the Home Instead team in 2024 as a Client Care Coordinator. She joined the team with a degree in Psychology where she will effectively manage Care Pro schedules and client scheduling. Drawing from a background as a Customer Service Representative, she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for providing exceptional care to every interaction.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, and husband and reading English Fiction novels.

Allison joined Home Instead in February of 2024. She comes from a Direct Care background that started in college where she studied at Northern Michigan University. Allison has over 6 years of experience in the Health Care Field and is passionate about caring for others. At Home Instead, her focus is making sure that the clients and their loved ones feel supported and experience exceptional care.

During her free time, Allison enjoys long walks with her dog and visiting her family’s lake house in SW Michigan.

Kynn joined the Home Instead in 2024, taking on the role of Client Care Coordinator. Armed with a degree in Management Accounting, he effectively oversees Care Pro schedules and client appointments. With his 3 years of experience in Healthcare Recruitment, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to delivering exceptional care to all employees. 

In his free time, Kynn enjoys exploring cafe pop-ups, honing his barista skills, and organizing K-pop events, showcasing his diverse interests and passion for community engagement.

I have been in home care as a general manager for over 20 years and moved to Indiana to be an integral part of my granddaughters life. I am a passionate advocate and foster for dogs in need of a stable home. I have a gift for connecting with families and have a deep understanding of caregiving and what it entails. My empathy runs deep, and I love to bring a smile or laugh to anyone I speak with. Dementia training and advocacy is a huge part of my passion for older adults. Training caregivers and families to interpret nonverbal communication with dementia brings great satisfaction to my life. Supporting those who strive to maintain their independence through dementia enrichment and safety awareness. This helps families have peace of mind and relief in the most stressful of situations and remind them they are not alone. It is so fulfilling to work with a group of remarkably competent people who do their jobs and work as a cohesive team. It is my honor to be part of the Home Instead Family.