Our Staff at BrightStar Care® West Ventura 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. 

At four years old during summer of 1984 in Rupert, Idaho, I joined my mother at her work at a nursing home. I can still remember the faces of those who smiled down at me, and was amazed that my presence alone brought them such joy. This is my first memory of the path my life would take as a career. I am a giver and people pleaser by nature, which has been the key to my role in the home health field.

I originally worked at various schools with special needs children and loved it. However, during the pandemic schools shut down and a growing need for caregivers emerged. I applied at BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara and eventually moved back to Oxnard and joined BrightStar Care of West Ventura County.

I love spending time with my family. I am a mother of three handsome boys and also a grandma to my first and only two-year-old granddaughter! I enjoy crafting, crocheting, and baking. I am so glad to be part of the BrightStar Care team!

I have over twenty years of experience in the medical industry. As I have collectively developed my expertise in this industry, I have increasingly developed a passion in assisting others. This has given me a great sense of fulfilment, and has led me to BrightStar Care!

In addition to my profession, I have raised three children and I have a Shih Tzu dog named Tobias. They are all of the great joys of my life. I take great delight in exercising, cooking, interior decorating, and creating unique floral arrangements and wreaths. I savor vacationing with my family and aspire to join the Peace Corps someday. I was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and went to college at the University of Colorado in Boulder.

I was born in Ventura and raised in Oxnard. I started my healthcare career in 2011 as a medical assistant. I knew then that I wanted more, and that helping people was my calling. I became a nurse in 2017 and have gathered a lot of experience over the years years -- hospital settings, school nursing, mental health, and orthopedics. I love what I do and cannot wait to grow further with BrightStar Care!

I have two kids of my own and was blessed with a bonus child along the way! I am very energetic, enthusiastic, and loving. My heart is filled by helping my own family as well as others. As a hobby, I love to craft for and with my kids, and I love to play volleyball. I also love to travel! I have been to many countries and cannot wait to explore more of the world.

I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant working in Facilities and in homes for the past decade. As the Community Engagement Manager, my role is twofold: I work with the sales team to interact with our third-party partners, and I conduct supervisory visits on existing Home Care clients. Both of these roles have the ultimate goal of ensuring a higher standard of care.

I am very passionate about what I do and thankful to have been a part of BrightStar Care from its inception. I do have a third role - 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, 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!

I am Martha Marquez, but for the most part I like to be called Lucy or Lucia! I got into the healthcare industry about 25 years ago. I enjoy helping people and being organized! I have also worked as a caregiver, and I enjoy working with the elderly. I am a single mother of two children aged 10 and 7. I was born in Mexico and came to the United states with my parents when I was 8 years old. We live with my mother in Santa Paula where I grew up and attended school. My daughter and son are attending the same schools that I did! I am so glad to be part of the BrightStar Care family.

I am originally from Oxnard but have spent the last 10 years living in different parts of the world such as Washington State, South Korea, and Virginia. It is wonderful to be back in my home state of California!

My professional career has been spent working in management, project coordination, human resources, and marketing. Working in a healthcare agency is extremely rewarding and I'm thankful to be part of such a wonderful company BrightStar Care. I am so glad to be part of a company that values others and growth.

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, exploring new coffee shops, taking my Dobermans to the beach, and spending time with my husband and kids. I'm interested in learning how to kite surf and make pottery as well

My passion for helping people drives what I do at BrightStar Care. 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.

I grew up between Merida, Mexico and Oxnard, California. I had an aunt who was a nurse, and I really looked up to her -- she inspired me to go into the healthcare field. I am therefore thrilled to join BrightStar! I am passionate about helping others. I have 20 years of experience in caregiving and four years in scheduling. I am truly excited to become part of such an incredible team.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, hiking, going to the gym, hitting the beach...and I love a really good taco! I love to travel, too. My favorite place (so far) is Spain, and I would love to go to Greece someday!

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 be part of the BrightStar Care team!

I was born and raised in Brawley, CA and moved to Santa Barbara 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 is to process weekly payroll/billing and oversee accounts receivables / account payables and financial reporting. 

I am originally from Thailand. My first encounter with the United States was during a student exchange program while pursuing my undergraduate studies in Bangkok. This experience fostered a deep appreciation for this country.

I hold a master's degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from Southern Cross University in Australia and have prior experience with Marriott International. I relocated to the United States in early 2020, coinciding with the onset of the pandemic. During this time, I discovered a passion for healthcare and pursued a career as a phlebotomist technician.

In my free time, I enjoy cultivatnig my garden, spending time with my dogs, and exploring the oudoors through hiking. I look forward to working with the BrightStar Care family, both in the field and in the office.

I specialize in administration and communications. I have worked various jobs from child care to social media management to office administration. Throughout my work experience, I have discovered that my greatest passion is to help and serve others. I have contributed my hard work to ensure that my clients receive top-tier excellence in care and service. I am thrilled to be part of the BrightStar Care team!

I love coffee, thrifting, and spending time with my husband. We have been in the Ventura area for the last couple of years and have loved every second of it.

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.