Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Des Moines

Shea has been in the healthcare field since 2014 when she graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a major in Therapeutic Recreation and minor in Family Studies. She started her career at a nursing home right after graduating as the Activity Director, where she planned activities and events for her residents, as well as events and social gatherings for staff. Shea enjoys getting to know the families and clients she is serving and creating a therapeutic environment for them to excel in. Shea moved to Des Moines in 2015 and worked in HR for a short period to time before she began working in a hospital setting as a Recreational Therapist for adolescents and adults on a psychiatric unit. Shea has been involved in the In-Home Care business since 2021 and has developed a great passion for delivering quality care for the clients she serves. Outside of work Shea enjoys spending time with my family and friends. She has a rescue dog who loves to go on walks and be outside! Shea loves to paint and refurbishing furniture, as well as traveling to new places. Shea is deeply passionate for every population she serves and wants to help in any way she can.

Hello, I am Ashleigh Huff and I am the Customer Care Manager at BrightStar Care of Des Moines. I received the opportunity to join this great team in February of 2024. I love that I have the opportunity to work for an amazing company with great core values that I can utilize in my everyday working environment with both clients and staff alike. My passion is making a positive influence in the lives of those around me and I get to do just that every day with my role. In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends.