Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Santa Barbara County

As far back as I can remember my family was in the business of helping people. I bring almost 40 years of experience and education. With a degree in Ultrasound, a degree in Hospital Administration, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Social Work, I feel I have combined my love for the physical, emotional, as well as psychological needs of the clients and families whom we are privileged to care for. I love the beach, the ocean, and doing anything together with my family.

Most of my career I have been in Sales, Marketing and Finance. I have started several businesses over the years, but never found one that had such a positive impact on people's lives.

Personally, I have experienced the difficulties of being a sole caregiver for a loved one with a terminal illness. During that difficult time, I felt that there was a great need for quality care to help provide rest for those who stay home and care for others. I served four years in the United States Navy, and am a proud veteran. 

I have been a nurse for 15 years in the Santa Barbara County area. I have received a Bachelors and Masters degrees in nursing. The experience that I bring to BrightStar Care includes Surgical Trauma Nursing, OR Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Home Care Nursing, Travel Immunization Nursing, advanced skills in IV Therapy, Care of open heart patients and Neuro Critical care patients, along with many other complex nursing skills. I am passionate about the impact I bring to my patients' lives. The reward in helping others is great.

My strengths include the ability to start an IV on any patient, my ability to teach fellow nurses, and my strength to adapt, learn, and handle stressful environments. I can critically think and problem solve in any situation.

I have always had a passion in helping others and being able to give anyone the best experience they can have. I have several years of management experience. Management has taught me to be able to work as a team! I was able to grow and develop myself from the bottom. I am excited to join the BrightStar Care team, working with a wonderful office staff to provide such a valuable service to my community.

Outside of work, I love being at the beach. I was born in Ventura and raised in Carpinteria. Living so close to the beach is the best experience anyone can have! I have a 2-year-old daughter Alina who loves to play with her big brother, a blue-nosed pittie named Cuda.

I bring over thirty years of nursing experience with me to BrightStar Care. I am a Santa Barbara native, born and raised. I live here locally with my husband Eddie, as our two boys are out in the world on their own now! We enjoy taking walks and attending concerts, so you might see us around town. If you see me, please stop and say hello.
 
I love our local farmers markets. I appreciate fresh produce and real ingredients. I love to cook, and my true passion is baking. The staff here at the office shouldn’t be surprised if I show up to work with cookies or muffins to share.

I am excited about this new chapter of my nursing career.  I look forward to getting to know you everyone and working as a team!

My role is to oversee the scheduling and caregiver assignments. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant working in Facilities and in homes for the past nine years. As the Customer Care Manager, I provide the communication between the scheduling team, the caregivers, and the clients, providing a higher standard of care always in mind. I am very passionate about what I do and thankful to be a part of BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County from its beginning.

I am the mother of Riley Mae, who often comes in to help Grandma (Sharon) at the office. Riley's official title is Chief Child Executive, and she always brings a smile to everyone at the office.

I was born and raised in Oxnard, California. I have been helping people in my community since I was in Elementary School.

Following my collegiate baseball career, I decided to pursue my passion for helping others, this chapter being in the medical field. Successfully aiding clinics and all levels of the medical staff throughout Ventura County, the past ten years of experience has led managing and running private medical practices. Now I have joined BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara, and I am truly excited to continue my journey as our Home Health Administrator.

Outside of work, I am an outdoors person, spending time with family at the beach, camping, and going on hikes. I also love to golf, as well as paint rocks as an artistic outlet!

My experience working in health care started when I was responsible for providing care for my mother who was terminally ill. This experience inspired me to go back to school to pursue a career in this field, and in 2006 I completed a Medical Assistant Program. In 2007, I decided to switch my focus and began working in Residential Facilities, and in homes specifically with clients who have Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease.  I bring this experience to my role at BrightStar where I oversee the Training Program for our caregivers and I am a certified CPR Instructor.

I have a Bachelor's degree from University of California in Santa Barbara, and an MBA from the University of Washington in Seattle. My most recent background was a 20-year career in the staffing industry, overseeing various departments within the corporate headquarters. 

As BrightStar’s Santa Barbara County operation continues to grow and diversify, I will lend my expertise in communications, logistics, and operations. Realizing how important this industry truly is, I am very pleased to be a part of BrightStar Care. I escorted my aging parents through their final years, learning what it means to provide care for others. BrightStar was one of the important tools in my eldercare journey! After seeing the level of care they provided,  I am excited to join this organization as an employee with passion and enthusiasm.

My passion for helping people drives what I do at BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County. I have over 30 years of professional experience working at various colleges, with 10 of those years in leadership positions. 

I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and a background in technical recruiting, public relations and social media management. Personally, I helped with hiring caregivers for my parents, and I know first-hand, the importance of finding great, trustworthy, quality caregivers for loved ones. This experience motivates me daily to ensure our clients and families are provided the same care and understanding that was provided to my family.

Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to help people. Taking care of patients and making a positive difference in their lives brings me a strong sense of fulfillment. It’s a passion that has made my time as a Certified Nursing Assistant and my years working for Brightstar Care are a very enjoyable experience.

Prior to being promoted to my new role as a Client Care Supervisor, I worked in the field for a year and a half with our clients. Now I focus on making sure our caregivers are providing the highest standard of care for our clients and providing the excellent service that they can expect from BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County. Additionally, I work closely with our nurses and communicate with them on any clinical needs. I’m thrilled to be part of this team and I believe that we will make a difference in countless people's lives.

My life has always been helping others, coming from a family in the health care field. I started with a father who owned an ambulance company, and my own children have followed the path as well. I have a daughter who is a phlebotomist leader / trainer, a daughter who is a CNA while taking MA courses, while my youngest wants to be a traveling nurse. Meanwhile, I teach Red Cross courses including Wilderness First Aid, Babysitting Fundamentals, Advanced CPR/First Aid/AED, and one of my favorites: Pet First Aid!  

I have a Bachelors degree in Technical Sales and bring 30 years of experience. One of my life’s missions is to help others and bring a positive and loving imprint on other people’s lives, not only our customers but to our awesome staff as well! After helping to take care of my aging parents, helping others through this important time has become even more important to me. I am so thankful and grateful to work with the Santa Barbara BrightStar Care team and continuing with my passion. 

I have a beautiful mini Husky and four amazing kids. I love going to concerts, being at the beach, going out boating, and most of all – spending time with family. Since the sea calls my soul, one day I hope to wake up every morning hearing the waves!

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a nurse and help people. I bring to BrightStar 15 years in healthcare, starting my career as a caregiver, a CNA, and a med tech. I worked mostly with Alzheimer's/Dementia patients in assisted living environments and memory care units. I then became EMT-certified and eventually achieved my Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Chamberlain University. 

I have been a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Nurse for 4 years. I was very proud to have been nominated for a prestigious DAISY award for exceptional patient care; my compassion and work ethic are things I am very proud of. I am currently less than a year away from completing my Master's Degree as a Nurse Executive.

I grew up in Valencia where I met and married my high school sweetheart. We have two amazing children - a little girl and a baby boy. In my free time, I love to be outdoors, to travel and explore new places, and to spend quality time with my family. On my 30th birthday, I went sky-diving over Lake Tahoe!

I bring compassion and empathy, positivity and optimism, and a "glass half full" kind of attitude. I believe it takes more energy to be mad than to be happy, and I am so excited to join the BrightStar Care team!

I am a marketing specialist and multimedia artist with a focus on graphic design. I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media. I have worked as an in-house as well as a freelance designer for companies primarily based in California and New York. I enjoy bringing creativity and unique experiences into my work, with an aim on helping others achieve their personal and professional goals.   

As a digital marketer for BrightStar Care, I am excited to use my skills to assist with the continued success and growth of the company – with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of even more people in our community!

Outside of work I enjoy surfing, hiking, and anything else outdoors. I also spend a lot of time working on my art and designs, with an effort to lead both an active and creative lifestyle. I am excited to make an impact on the Santa Barbara community and beyond while being part of the BrightStar Care team!

I was born and raised in Brawley, CA and moved to Santa Barbara County back in 2015 to pursue higher education. During this time, my primary job was as a Nursing Assistant providing in-home care for the elderly. Additionally, I worked remotely for a criminal law firm and held the position of legal secretary, assisting with clerical tasks, payroll, and scheduling.

My previous knowledge and experience as a caregiver allows me to understand the importance of our clients well-being and the hard work and dedication it takes for our employees to provide a “higher standard of care.”

My role as Finance Manager for BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County is to process weekly payroll/billing, oversee and assist the Owner/Director of Operations with account receivables/account payables and financial reporting for the business. 

From a young age, I knew that I had a gift of compassion and a desire to help others in need. I find joy and fulfillment to see the direct, positive effect I can have in the lives of others. I am thankful to continue to make an impact with BrightStar Care.

Prior to my promotion as a caregiver specialist/office assistant, I have worked as a caregiver since joining BrightStar. Prior to that, I had five years of experience working as a caregiver in different settings, such as the Veterans Affairs hospital, assisted living facilities, and in-home care. I also worked as a behavioral therapist for children under the autism spectrum for five years. I studied Psychology and Ministerial Leadership in college and continue to learn in both areas.

Outside of work, I am most passionate about being involved in the local church. I’m a singer and musician, specializing in worship music and jazz. I enjoy making pottery, and experiencing new places, especially in nature. I love spending time with children, especially those in my family, because I find their innocence to be refreshing and inspiring. I have a young dog named Otis, who is super smart and goofy

I grew up with a single mother who was constantly helping people, and this drove me to find a career where I could use the skills she helped me develop in helping others. I am a graduate of UCSB, where I triple majored in English, Sociology, and Black Studies.

I have thought of many pathways that I could go into to help people; but I found my way into the healthcare field and have since decided that this is the path that I would love to continue! I started working within the healthcare community at a drug addiction rehabilitation center and fell in love with the field of healthcare. I am excited to join such a caring, customer-driven team here at BrightStar Care to support people during all phases of life.

I am originally from Lodi, CA. I am the middle child of an older and younger brother. I love to read, go on hikes, listen to music, and play with my dog Sadie in my spare time

I was born and raised here in Santa Barbara. I got my RN license and have been working as a registered nurse for the past 5 years. So far I have specialized in allergy and immunology and pediatrics, though I have been in the medical field for the past 15 years – I started as a CNA during my senior year in high school. I have hands-on experience and understand the mental and physical effort from a caregiver's point of view as well as the emotional factor of clients. 
 
I got into the medical field so I could help people and make a positive difference in people's lives. I struggled with my own health problems as a young girl and saw many types of doctors and therapists over the years. This fact ignited my passion for nursing. I am very compassionate and truly feel happiest when I assist others.

I am so glad to be part of the BrightStar Care team, and sincerely care about my patients and the well-being of their families. In my spare time, I love to be with friends and family…and I absolutely love to sing!

Although I was born in Milwaukee, I grew up in Goleta. Growing up locally instilled a sense of community and camaraderie, values that I carry with me in both my personal and professional life. Throughout my professional career, I have managed and led Health & Wellness teams; for more than 30 years I have been committed to improving the lives of others. I am so glad to be a part of the BrightStar Care team, as it fits right into my experience and personal mission!

Outside my professional endeavors, I am passionate about giving back to the community by coaching kids, imparting valuable life skills, and encouraging teamwork and the resilient spirit in them. I’m the proud father of two sons and in my spare time, I enjoy playing softball and golf.