Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Gilbert / Mesa

I am Megan Lorenz and I have worked in the home care field for 25 years supporting both the elderly population as well as people with developmental disabilities. My passion is providing the best care to all people and assisting them to thrive in their own homes.

i, I'm Katie Cordaro, serving as the Regional Clinical Director. With a robust background spanning 13 years in acute care nursing and home health, I possess a unique blend of expertise. My extensive experience equips me to effectively address the chronic health requirements of our patients while remaining attentive to emergent acute situations and adeptly managing them. Though my journey began in hospital settings, I found my true passion in home health. My goal is to uphold safe patient practices and deliver care that exceeds expectations, ensuring optimal well-being for those under our care.

A Director of Operations with a combined 20 years' experience in the Behavioral and Healthcare fields. My goal is to make sure everyone who seeks out BrightStar Care receives compassionate, reliable care. Having used Home Health to take care of my disabled brother while I work has given me the unique experience of not only being the one who provides services but understands what it feels like to need them as well.

My name is Christopher Johnson, I've been in the health care industry for 15 years and I absolutely love it! I have worked in different aspects of clinical settings which has given me the ability to understand various clients’ needs and allows me to be comfortable when serving my clients. Whether we are young or old, there are various hardships we can experience in life and being able to provide solutions truly means the world to me.

I'm Eva Dear, a Customer Care Manager with 8 years of customer service experience and 6 years of healthcare experience. Previously, I worked at a primary care as a scheduling lead and an activities coordinator at an assisted living where I found my passion for life enrichment. I bring leadership, problem-solving, and positivity to the table. I love what I do! My goal is to coordinate high quality, compassionate homecare for our clients.

My name is Courtney Meier, and I am the Business Development Manager for Brightstar Care. Healthcare has been my passion for the last 15 years of my career and a majority of those 15 years 8 of them have been with Brightstar. I enjoy helping people, hearing their stories and being able to see progress in real time. My degree is in business management and hope to use those skills to enhance our development and show that we as a company can provide the best care in the valley.

My name is Angelina Quinonez, and I am the Administrative Assistant for BrightStar Care. I am new to the medical field and am excited for this new journey. After spending the last 14 years in an education or legal profession I made the choice to pursue a new and rewarding career. Currently I am in the process of completing my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration which I know will be a great benefit in this field. During my free time I love to hike with friends, read, and travel with my husband.

I'm Staci Munoz, an LPN and skilled scheduler. With 22 years as an LPN and 6 months as a scheduler, I bring patience and nursing experience to the table. My goal is to be the best scheduler for my nurses and therapists while I continue to learn about the growing arena of home health.

Hello, my name is Mary Reese, I am the HR Recruiter at Brightstar Care. I have over 18 years of experience in healthcare and 16 years of experience in recruiting. My goal is to grow extremely strong within my role and hopefully advance within the company one day.

Stephanie Ebhodaghe is a dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in managing family practices and urgent care facilities, bringing compassion and efficiency to every aspect of patient care.

Specializing in intensive care units with a focus on neurological disorders and trauma patients, Stephanie has honed her skills in providing critical medical attention and emotional support during challenging times. Her commitment to healing extends beyond the clinical setting, as she harbors a deep passion for spreading human kindness in every interaction.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Stephanie finds joy in spending quality time with her school-aged daughter, exploring new destinations through travel, and engaging in outdoor activities that promote an active lifestyle. Whether she's working in the healthcare setting, with her family, or exploring the great outdoors, Stephanie embodies the spirit of compassion and dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

I'm Cathy Brice, A Client Care Manager. I have 26 years of Health Care experience, I have been a CNA, LPN, Scheduler and CCM. I started in 1990 as a CNA and worked my way up. Then taking 8 years off to build and run a Limo company but gaining extensive knowledge of the valley and the time and distance to get from place to place. All these skills help me to understand and be able to see the needs of both clients and caregivers. I hope to continue to support the clients of Brightstar Care with the care and support of the caregivers so we as a team can continue to provide the best care possible for our clients.