Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Hartford

Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to caring for your loved one as if they were family. Get to know our team.

  • Marcia Graham

    Caregiver of the Month - April 2024
    Marcia always brings a big smile and a sense of warmth to her client's home.
    Marcia Graham and Dan McCoy
  • Daniel McCoy

    President of Brightstar Care Hartford
    Dan recently stepped up to be President of BrightStar Care of Hartford, February 2022.  As the leader of the Hartford territory, Dan is passionate about giving his client a higher level of care. 
    Dan's career has spanned across the business / healthcare field to include Anthem, Amedisys, and Beacon. Most recently, the McCoy family established the McCoy Foundation that supports families and children in Tanzania and Rwanda.

    Dan has been living in Suffield for the last 10 years with his wife Megan, 4 children and 2 dogs (Guinness and Harp).  

    In his spare time Dan enjoys traveling, going to theater, and is an avid sports enthusiast.  Has biked across America and hiked Kilimanjaro.
    Daniel McCoy
  • Ali Thorogood

    Director of Client Services
    Ali has been with BrightStar Care of Hartford since April 2016 as Director of Client Services.
    Ali has been living in Suffield since 2018 with her husband of 23 years.  Ali has been a nurse since 1992 and has experience in acute care, facility care, private care and now homecare.

    As Director of Client Services she oversees the care of our clients and training of all caregivers. Ali handles evaluations, supervision of employees, orientations, establishing goals, creating plans of care for BrightStar clients and so much more!

     In her free time, Ali likes to travel with her husband Paul and friends, golfing, walking, reading, workouts and gardening and most of all playing with her granddaughter Lily ☺
    Ali Thorogood
  • Dennise Berrios

    Branch Manager
    Dennise is an experienced CNA, scheduler, and mom. Thankfully she has over 20 years of experience scheduling because she splits her time between working, spending time with her three children, cooking delicious meals, and relaxing with her husband. 

    As the branch manager and main scheduler, Dennise handles communication, engagement, and satisfaction of our employees. 
    Dennise Berrios
  • Evannise "Eva" Negron

    Director of Operations
    Eva is a young professional who runs the operations of the branch.
    When she isn't crunching numbers she is watching football or basketball with her brother and her giant rabbit Max. 
    Eva Negron
  • Shemelle Thompson

    Administrative Assistant
    An avid traveler who's lived in Mexico and Jamaica. Shemelle is a mommy of a beautiful girl & 3 cats.She loves WWE, live music/reading, and community work. She brings 7 years CNA experience to our administrative team.
    Shemelle Thompson
  • Jason White

    Operations Assistant
    Jason assists the team with their operational goals and in-office IT. 
    When he isn't working, Jason likes to play boardgames, work with his 3D printer, and spend time with friends. 
    Jason White

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Our team of care professionals thoroughly screened and trained to provide the highest quality care to your family or your patients. Learn more about our compassionate and trustworthy caregivers.


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