Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Freehold

Kelley is very proud of the services provided by her team and the work that is done every day – truly making a difference for people. Kelley feels that the most important part of patient care is “treating your patients as family… always giving them the same respect, time and care that you would expect for your own loved ones.” Having lived in New Jersey for over 22 years. Kelley understands the needs of the local community and is proud to provide the finest healthcare services available, wherever and whenever you need them. Kelley is also very appreciative of ALL our BrightStar Care team. Providing quality homecare services is a team effort – dedication, hardwork, compassion and true love for caring. In her spare time, Kelley enjoys watching movies, traveling, volunteering, and most- importantly spending quality time with her family. You can reach Kelley anytime at kelley.bailen@brightstarcare.com. 

Andy has over 30 years of experience as a senior executive in consumer-facing businesses. His career includes roles as President & CEO of KB Toys, Head of Specialty Retail at Toys "R" Us, EVP of Merchandising & Marketing at Party City, and EVP at Alex Brands (a private equity rollup). With significant experience in P&L management, strategic planning, business development, team building, marketing, and finance, Andy's skills complement Kelley's perfectly.  Andy believes that providing our clients with truly superb care is a must and is thrilled that he and Kelley are very fortunate to work with an outstanding team of caregivers and business leaders who are equally committed to offering a higher quality of care. He hopes to continue to grow the business so we can serve many more families throughout central New Jersey. In addition to his role at Brightstar Care, Andy serves on the advisory boards of Doughnuttery and the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business at Adelphi University. You can reach Andy anytime at Andy.Bailen@BrightstarCare.com.

Linda has been an LPN for 48 years. She began her professional career at a local hospital. on a very challenging adult med-surg floor. She cared for patients who were dependent on being trach/vent or extensive rehabilitation along with hospice care.

After 8 years of hospital floor care, Linda decided to fine tune her love and passion  for providing care beyond a hospital setting and took a leap of faith into the world of Home Health Care. This is where Linda has spent the last 40 years, dedicating her time and skills to families and patients. Her goal has always been adding to her client’s quality of life, by keeping families together. This meant (and means) ensuring patients remain in their own homes, while working for a speedy recovery or for the peace of mind of passing on, surrounded by loved ones.  Linda has been a superb leader for the Brightstar Care family since 2015.  

Linda truly enjoys spending time with her own family, and is proud to be a mother, Grandmother and oh yes, a Great Grandmother.

She reminds us often to “Always follow your passion and enjoy Life!!!!”.

You can reach Linda anytime at Linda.Hill@brightstarcare.com.

Kerry been a team member since January 2012. Ms. Campbell was a Certified Home Health Aide for two years, which began her career in healthcare – she has now been in healthcare for over 11 years now. Kerry’s major strengths include her compassion towards others in need, multitasking capability, being easy-going and not letting the stress impact her tone or demeanor. Kerry has excellent customer service skills, and is truly a great listener. She loves helping the Elderly population, especially knowing that in homecare we are assisting seniors live independently in the comfort of their home. On her spare time, Kerry enjoys doing arts and crafts with her children, sewing, reading, and cooking. Ms. Campbell has participated in numerous bike rides, runs, and walks for charity, including doing the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease” for over five years! You can reach Kerry at kerry.campbell@brightstarcare.com.

Kristen started working for Brightstar Care of Northern Middlesex County in March of 2023. Kristen began working in the medical field in 2012 as a Pediatric Medical Assistant. After finding her passion for being able to help those in need, she pursued her dreams of becoming a Registered Nurse in 2019. Her resiliency was tested beginning her nursing career during the Covid pandemic as she gave every patient the utmost care and attention. Kristen is extremely personable, compassionate, and a great asset to our team. In her free time, Kristen loves spending time with her friends and family, traveling and hiking. Kristen decided to join the Brightstar Care Family to be able to mentor and share her knowledge with each caregiver and continue to provide compassionate care to every client. She truly believes in treating others the way she would want her own loved ones to be treated. You can reach Kristen at Kristen.Atkinson@brightstarcare.com 

Holly began working in the medical field in 2010 as Certified Medical Assistant and Office Manager for an adult primary care practice. It was during that time, Holly realized her lifelong goal was to obtain her nursing degree and to further help those in need. She accomplished that goal in 2019 and began working in the hospital during the Covid-19 Pandemic. During her time working as an RN in the hospital, Holly obtained her board certification in her specialty and went on to become a DAISY award honoree, which is an award given to nurses for the extraordinary compassionate, skillful care they provide patients and families.

Holly has worked in a variety of healthcare settings , including hospitals, primary care, and currently home health care. She is passionate about providing quality care while remaining mindful of her patients' individual preferences and needs. In addition to her career in nursing, Holly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and gardening. You can reach Holly at Holly.Tarwacki@brightstarcare.com

Tanya joined Brightstar Care of North Middlesex in October 2022. She brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry to the team. Tanya’s specialties include Medical Billing and Coding, administration, as well as caregiver and client relations. Tanya has great customer service skills and loves providing a listening ear and superb support to ensure Brightstar Care provides the BEST quality of service. Tanya is also a mother of two amazing daughters, enjoys playing bingo in her spare time, and has her own aromatherapy candle business. You can reach Tanya at tanya.hutcheson@brightstarcare.com. 

Gaby joined the Bright Star team in December, 2023. Gaby has over 8 years' experience in the medical field. She began her career as an ER Registration Representative and moved her way up to become a Pediatric Medical Secretary. In this role, Gaby specialized in outpatient scheduling and customer service. This experience has allowed her to perfect her multitasking skills and resilience while working under pressure. 

When she’s not helping clients and caregivers, Gaby loves to spend time with her family, and close friends. She loves traveling, cooking, and going to the movies. You can reach Gaby anytime at Gaby.chaca@brightstarcare.com

Juliana, aka Jules, joined the BrightStar team Sept 2023. She is often described as a very bubbly, loving, empathetic and positive person! 

"In life, I hope to continue to grow and soak up as much knowledge and experience I can. I hope to make a difference, and to live out my purpose. I'm an old soul, a kid at heart and I'm lucky to possess what you cannot teach or buy - patience, compassion, manners, and common sense! I truly enjoy serving others. When you can, be kind and pay it forward." Juliana has over nine years of experience working in a fast-paced Urgent Care business and has developed great skills in administrative and managerial skills, sales, customer service and communication. Juliana is a photographer and a foodie! She loves going to concerts, traveling, writing, playing video games, or watching a good movie/TV show. She is blessed with a big wonderful crazy family! You can reach her at Juliana.Kochowski@BrightStarCare.com.

Stacy joined Brightstar Care of Greater Monmouth & Middlesex Counties in December of 2023.

Stacy has over 25 years of experience in multiple medical and educational settings. As a licensed speech-language pathologist, she has taken pleasure in helping patients of all ages maximize their confidence and independence.  Stacy has a background in pharmaceutical sales and clinical supervision, which has afforded her a unique perspective on all aspects of the healthcare industry. Stacy is a true "people-person" who welcomes the opportunity to enrich the lives of her clients.  Stacy enjoys travelling, concerts, sports, and spending time with her husband and 4 sons.  You can reach Stacy anytime at Stacy.Izzo@brightstarcare.com.

Katerina joined BrightStar Care® of Northern Middlesex in 2023. She has Human Resources Recruitment and Development experience as well as  experience in the healthcare industry . Katerina is an expert in all aspects of HR recruitment, including screening, interviewing, and selection. She has a proven track record of success in helping companies identify, attract, and retain top talent. Katerina strives to promote and support a variety of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives at workplace. She has great organizational skills, social awareness, and compassion for people. She speaks 4 languages : English, Russian, French, and Bengali. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, cooking and enjoying outdoor activities. You can reach Katerina at ekaterina.mu@brightstarcare.com.

Kelly joined the BrightStar team in Aug 2023. She is a dedicated, determined, resilient and hard-working woman with a big heart and a wicked sense of humor. She is married to her forever Johnny, and together they have a beautiful family of four - Sophia, William, Aubrey and Jon. Kelly has a number of years of experience in healthcare - working as a Scheduler for Oncology, Vascular, Bariatric, Colorectal, Gastro; as a Unit Sec Tech for Trauma and Med Surge Step Down at Morristown Hospital, and as a Patient Rep and Registrar in Urgent Care. Kelly also studied nursing in college. She is a great leader, as well as a supportive team player! Kelly loves to spend time with her family and friends, is an amazing cook, enjoys helping those in need, and leaving her mark in life. She is a nurturer at heart, can make anything happen when she puts her mind to it, works hard and plays hard. 

You can reach her at Kelly.Gleeson@BrightStarCare.com.

Lillian has been working for BrightStar Care® of Northern Middlesex since November 2015. She has had past experiences in healthcare, being a Dietician Aide and a Phlebotomist. Lillian enjoys making her clients smile, going the extra mile to make them feel comfortable, and “helping them with anything I can do for them.” Lillian’s organizational skills, her attention to detail and her love for the BrightStar Care team has made Lillian an invaluable asset in the office. In her spare time, Lillian loves to shop and also to spend quality time with her grandson. Lillian is fluent in Spanish and English. You can reach her at lillian.harris@brightstarcare.com