Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Delray Beach

Amy Adaniel may have been born and raised in Staten Island, New York, but she is no stranger to the South Florida community. A graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Cardiorespiratory Sciences, Amy brought her medical propensity and professionalism down to South Florida and has been serving the communities of Broward and Palm Beach Counties since 1997.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Amy worked at [now] Boca Regional Hospital before deciding to leave practice to pursue ownership of a Delray Beach Home Care Agency franchise, BrightStar Care, with her husband, Jesus, of almost 32 years. Since purchasing 17+ years ago, and opening BrightStar Care of Delray Beach since February 2008, Amy has gone above the call of duty to serve her clients in the best ways she can; becoming a Certified Senior Advisor, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner, taking an involved role in the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Chapter, and becoming an active Board Member for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) Florida Chapter, are just a few of the most prominent examples.

As the 2015 and 2016 Chair of the West Palm Beach Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Amy was a crucial component in the West Palm Beach Walk to End Alzheimer’s ability to become some of the most successful events in their time. Since the end of her Chair role, Amy has maintained a presence on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee. Also, she has become an Alzheimer’s educator and support group facilitator, and an active Alzheimer’s Advocate on both the State and Federal levels. In 2024, Amy once again stepped up and took on the role as Co-Chair for the Boca Raton Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

At the age of 52, in February 2023, Amy received a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment with Frontotemporal Dysfunction. While she hadn’t recognized the signs herself, her family, colleagues, and employees had noticed changes. Now, Amy is learning to navigate life from the perspective of a patient while continuing her advocacy work and managing her role as the full-time Owner & Operator of BrightStar Care Delray Beach.

In addition to her professional and married life, Amy resides in Lake Worth, Florida. Amy is most proud to be a mother to Shayna, 30, a neuro ICU Nurse (now studying to be a Nurse Practitioner) and fellow Alzheimer’s advocate and volunteer, to Matthew, 28, and mother-in-law to Jared. Amy is dog-mom to Cooper and Lamby, and Mimi to grand pups Stella, Luna, and Moxie. Amy also enjoys traveling to all her bucket list destinations, and spending time with her family.

Elizabeth was born in Connecticut and made Florida her home in 2004. With more than 35 years of experience in sales, promotions, and marketing, Elizabeth has built a career dedicated to connecting people and creating meaningful solutions.

Her passion for serving others led her to found Hope for Seniors, an organization focused on raising awareness and supporting charities that serve seniors and their caregivers. Through this work, Elizabeth has become a trusted advocate for the senior community, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and care.

Today, Elizabeth has transitioned into her role as a Family Home Care Consultant, helping seniors and their families navigate care options and find the best possible solutions for their unique circumstances. Her mission is simple: to provide guidance, resources, and peace of mind during life’s most important decisions.

Outside of her professional life, Elizabeth is a proud mother of two teenage boys, ages 17 and 19. She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and is an active member of her Jewish community, observing Shabbat and embracing traditions that bring connection and meaning.

Maria was born in Marion, North Carolina. She moved to Florida as a young child with her family and has made WPB her home. Maria became an RN in 1984 specializing in ICU, ER, and Pediatric ICU. Maria has over 30 years of managerial experience, the last 14 years being in Home Health and Infusion therapy. Maria is dedicated to ensuring the clients receive quality and compassionate care. Maria spends her off time with her grandchildren and her fur-babies.

My personal quotes:

“Treat patients like they are your family.”

“You learn a lot about a patient by just taking the time to listen and observe.”

Marsha Fritz was born and raised in South Florida. She is the youngest of two children. She has worked in the medical field for many years and enjoys working with patients and caregivers. Marsha has been the first point of contact in several medical offices during her career assisting with referrals, authorizations and scheduling of visits and procedures. She has been working in the Home Health field for three years now and loves it. She enjoys the outdoors, loves art and craft shows, boating and snorkeling. The love of her life is her 1-year-old Shih Tzu, Oliver.

Kerline is a proud South Florida native, raised by her Haitian parents. She has spent the past 10 years building a career in the medical field, with 7 of those years dedicated to homecare. Her passion lies in making a difference in people’s lives and supporting them in meaningful ways. Outside of work, Kerline enjoys listening to music, getting lost in a good book, and staying active at the gym. She is excited to bring her skills and experience to the BrightStar team and looks forward to contributing to its mission.

Jackeline Quintanilla is so happy to be serving as the RN Case Manager for Brightstar Care Delray Beach office as she really enjoys the experience of working in the home health industry. She loves helping people in their recovery process and helping when they just need care. Jackeline graduated from South University in 2020 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and in 2023, she also earned her Master’s in Public Health degree from Southern New Hampshire University.