TRIBUTE HOME CARE - Key Persons
Abasi is a certified Home Health Aide. He has been caregiving since 2015. He has worked for both other home care agencies and for clients privately.
Abby obtained her CNA through a program in high school. She says she really likes one on one care because of the bonds she can create with her clients.
Abimbola worked as a caregiver for over 16 years in her home country of Nigeria. She was a caregiver for several years in Illinois before moving to Baltimore, getting her CNA, and joining us at Tribute.
Abosede brings four years of caregiving experience to Tribute. She also holds a PhD in education administration and works in the writing center at Morgan State University.
Ade joins Tribute with over 7 years of experience as a caregiver in private care and group home settings. Her driving goal is to extend familial-like care to those that are in need.
Albertha joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 12 years of experience as a caregiver. In her spare time, she loves watching lifetime movies, listening to country music, and spending time with her kids.
Alice joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with over ten years of experience in private duty home care. She recently moved to Baltimore, MD from California to be closer to her son and his family. She is originally from Kenya and would like to return one day to build a Nursing Home for elderly people in Nairobi.
Alicia had been working as a caregiver for several years in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago. She takes pride in caring for clients and she is a creative and proactive problem solver.
Allan has been a certified Home Health Aide since 2008. Prior to joining the Tribute team, Allan gained experience as a caregiver in both home care and assisted living communities in addition to the care he has provided for his own family members.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Client Solutions Manager
- Executive Director / RN Client Solutions Manager
Prior to joining Tribute, Allie worked for Medstar Georgetown University Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. She also has experience working as an Infusion RN for Tunnell Cancer Center with Beebe Healthcare at the beach in Lewes, Delaware. Allie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aspen University.
As a dual role Executive Director and Registered Nurse Client Solutions Manager at Tribute Home Care, I have the opportunity to grow our care over the Anne Arundel County region, as well as complete client assessments and maintain frequent home visits with our clients and caregivers alike. I am passionate about what we do and look forward to learning more about how we could be of most help to your loved one.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Ameyo is a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. She brings her background in a long-term care facility and in private caregiving to her work at Tribute.
Job Titles:
- Scheduling Partner and After Hours Support Manager
Prior to joining the Tribute team, Andrew worked for over 10 years in human services. He holds a Bachelors in Psychology from UMASS Boston and a Masters in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University.
Angie joins the Tribute team with 15 years of caregiving experience and 7 years as a CNA in both hospitals and Assisted Living communities. Angie cares for her clients as if they were in her own home, listening to their needs and putting herself if their shoes to best care for them.
Prior to joining Tribute, Angie worked as a Medical Assistant. She just completed the great accomplishment of finishing nursing school and she is committed to providing compassionate care.
Before joining Tribute, Anita worked as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in private duty home care for over 14 years. She loves going on road trips and taking long drives to relax.
Anita has been caring for the aging population since 2009, and prior to that was working in the health care field in her home country. She is currently a nursing student with experience in mental health, pediatrics, maternity, and geriatric care.
Ann Marie has been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2018 and is a graduate of the nursing assistant training program at JVS. In addition to her clinical experience at a skilled nursing facility, she also has over 10 years of experience as a teacher and guidance counselor.
Prior to joining the Tribute team, Ann Marie worked as a Caregiver in private duty home care for over five years. She loves to watch stand up comedy both on TV and at live shows.
Anne Grace joins Tribute with two years of experience working in assisted living facilities. She enjoys traveling around the country and has visited 6 states in just a few years of living here.
Annette comes to Tribute with experience in both the hands-on and the administrative side of caregiving. She is motivated to returning to hands-on care so that she can help to remind clients that they are important and they are taken care of.
Antonio comes to Tribute with many years of experience caring for his loved ones. Antonio takes a great deal of pride in working with others and making their day better than they expected it to be.
Job Titles:
- After Hours Support Manager
Ashley joins Tribute with over ten years of outpatient oncology experience, and most recently worked in Palliative Care and Psychosocial Oncology. Ashley earned her Bachelor's in Healthcare Management from Northeastern University and her Master of Health Administration from Boston College.
Audra has worked for Tribute Home Care since 2015. She has worked in both public and private accounting throughout her career. Audra is a graduate with a BS degree in Accounting from Clarkson University.
Barbara has a long history of caring for family and friends in her home country. Since coming to the US, she has become a Certified Nursing Assistant and has worked in home care for the duration of her career.
Bashira was a caregiver in her home country for four years before moving to the US. She completed her home health aide training in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Beatrice has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30+ years and spent nearly 20 of those years in home care. She has also dedicated her time and knowledge to Assisted Living communities.
Belinda is originally from Haiti, where the younger generations are responsible for taking care of the older generations. She always knew caregiving would be the right path for her and recently completed her home health aide training.
Bella is a certified Home Health Aide who recently completed a local nursing assistant training program. In addition to her clinical training, she also has a background in private caregiving for both children and elderly individuals. She plans on pursuing a degree in nursing.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Bernadine is a Certified Nursing Assistant who brings twenty years of experience caring for the elderly. Additionally, she worked for eighteen years as a Residential Staff Supervisor at a nonprofit for teenage women to coach them with problem solving, school, and responsibilities.
Betty has over ten years of experience as a caregiver, providing care in both private homes and senior living communities. Betty enjoys working as part of a team and with caregivers who take pride in helping people.
Betty has been a caregiver for over 20 years. She has worked primarily in home care, but also has experience working in an assisted living setting.
Bev joins the Tribute Annapolis team with over twenty years of caregiving experience in a variety of settings. She is passionate about supporting her clients to reach their full potential and live as independently as possible.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Four - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Beverly joined Tribute with over 30 years of experience in caregiving. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant and has cared for a wide range of clients in private homes and facilities. She has a Master of Science in Adult Education and teaches part time at the Community College of Baltimore County.
Bianka completed her Certified Nursing Assistant class in 2018 and immediately thereafter joined the Tribute team. She continues her studies at Jewish Vocational Services.
Bonita joins our Team at Tribute with a deep love for care giving. Her experience having cared for her loved ones turned into a passion for helping others and building connections.
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Marketing
Brian joins Tribute with a background in digital media and growth marketing, most recently in the health and home division of a consumer products company. Brian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Providence College.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute, Brianna worked as a Victim Witness Advocate at the Hudson County Prosecutors Office in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences from Montclair State University. She continued her education and earned her Master of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences majoring in Child Advocacy and Policy.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Brittani is a Certified Nursing Assistant and graduate of the nursing assistant training program at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Before joining Tribute, Brittani also gained experience working in a hospital setting. She is currently pursuing her nursing degree at Bunker Hill Community College.
Before joining Tribute, Brittany worked in private duty home care as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over five years. She enjoys crafting and has recently started making her own quilts and blankets.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Medication Technician
Camille is a Certified Medication Technician who has been in the health care field for over 15 years. Her experience includes working in hospital settings and with disabled individuals in group homes.
Carine joined the Tribute team as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant. Prior to caregiving, she was a fashion model in her home county of Congo and speaks three languages: French, English, and Portuguese.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Four - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
- Nurse Support Technician
Carlita has been a Nurse Support Technician on the psychiatric unit of a local hospital since 2001.She also has home care experience as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant.
Carol joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with several years of experience providing care to those with developmental disabilities and to the elderly. She has cared for clients with Alzheimer's disease in both private homes and skilled nursing facilities.
Carolyn joins Tribute with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field. She loves working in home care because of the close relationships she gets to build with different people and their families.
Prior to joining Tribute, Carrie worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Psychology from Texas Christian University, and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Science from Eastern Illinois University.
Chantal has been a certified Home Health Aide since 2015. Prior to joining Tribute, she provided care both privately and through other home care agencies.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Charlotte graduated in 2015 with a Bachelors degree in the History of Art from Johns Hopkins University. She then joined Teach for America and taught elementary school in Texas for four years. She returned to work for Tribute in 2020 after having held a summer position with the Baltimore office in 2014.
Prior to joining Tribute, Chelsea worked as a School Counselor in the Boston Public Schools. Chelsea earned her Bachelor's of Science in Social Work at Bridgewater State University and graduated from Boston College with her Master's of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Chelsea found her passion for elder care while working as a home care case manager at a local non-profit after graduating college.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Associate
- Administrative Associate and Caregiver Associate
Chenelle is a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant who joined Tribute with over eight years of experience working at a local skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
Prior to joining Tribute, Cheryl had several years of experience working with the aging population in their homes. Her primary focus has been caring for people at the end of life and for people living with dementia.
Chinelo joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in private duty home care. She loves trying out new recipes and cooking for her friends and family.
Before joining the Tribute team, Chioma worked in private duty home care supporting individuals with dementia. She loves to sing, especially gospel music, and enjoys writing stories and comics.
Job Titles:
- Relationship Development Manager
Colin joins Tribute with 6 years of Physical Therapy and Clinic Management experience, as well as 2 years in Medical Device Sales. He has his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College and B.S. in Kinesiology from UMass Amherst.
After many years teaching in her home country and a year of teaching through Americorps, Comfort found her passion in caring for others. She is now a Certified Nursing Assistant and has been working in a long term care facility for 5 years.
Comfort joins us at Tribute as an experienced CNA. She is passionate about buildings connections with others and help to improve others' lives.
Connie has wanted to help people since she was a young girl. She has experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a local hospital, but her passion is one on one care.
Crystal joined Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Prior to joining the team, she worked in the Sales industry. In her free time, Crystal enjoys gardening and planting her own vegetable garden to use in her family kitchen.
Danielle joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long term care facilities. She has three daughters who she loves singing and dancing with. In the future Danielle plans on pursuing a degree in nursing.
Daphine is currently a pre-med student and a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant. She has previous experience working in both home care and hospice.
Job Titles:
- Director of Scheduling Operations
Dave arrived at Tribute after 16 years functioning as a Mental Health Clinician, Neuropsychological Consultant, and Manager of Workforce and Business Development. He earned his Master's in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Operations via Babson College and Goldman Sachs, and his Bachelor's in Education and Pre-Health professions at the University of Rhode Island.
Dorine has over 7 years of experience in the health care field. She has worked with the aging population in residential service centers and private home care. Dorine has plans to pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Dorothy Mensah took care of her family from a young age and developed a love of caregiving. She has been working in the field since 2004.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Dova joins Tribute with experience working in home care, specifically scheduling, caregiver engagement and training. Dova earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from University of Illinois - Chicago and her Masters of Arts in Judaic Studies from Concordia University in Montreal.
Dysheena has over 15 years of experience as a caregiver in private duty home care. She has a variety of interests including reading, cooking, gardening, bird watching, hiking, yoga, and arts and crafts.
Ebere joins Tribute as Certified Nursing Assistant with experience working in private duty home care and assisted living facilities. She is pursuing a degree in nursing at Baltimore City Community College and in her free time she enjoys cooking and gardening with her two daughters.
Job Titles:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Prior to joining Tribute, Edna worked for several years as a caregiver in Guam. Edna has extensive experience in this field and has provided care in private homes and in senior living communities.
Ed Fred has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for more than 20 years with the majority of his experience being in home care. In his home country of Uganda, he was a professional in banking and finance.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Two - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Before joining Tribute, Elaine worked in private home care for three years. She has completed a practical nursing program and has plans to pursue her Registered Nursing degree.
Liz is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience in healthcare. She worked for many years in local assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care.
Elsie has been a caregiver for over 20 years. Throughout her career she has cared for individuals in a variety of settings but home care is by far her favorite.
Chuks recently received his Certified Nursing Assistant certification. He brings this certification, along with over four years of caregiving experience, to the Tribute team.
Joining us with over 5 years of experience as a caregiver, Erica is deeply committed to compassion and care. She is passionate about making a difference and dedicated to her clients.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Esther is a Certified Nursing Assistant whose experience includes working in private homes and skilled nursing facilities. She enjoys reading the bible and singing gospel music.
Evonne has been a certified Home Health Aide since 2016. Prior to joining the Tribute team, she gained multiple years of experience as a caregiver in a home care setting, both privately and as part of a home care agency.
Fania was inspired to become a caregiver after taking care of her grandmother. She became a home health aide in 2020.
Fatiha is a certified Home Health Aide. She graduated from the JVS nursing assistant training program. She was inspired to become a caregiver after taking care of her grandmother.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Fatmatta is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She has been a caregiver since 2011. She has experience working with elderly individuals and with children with disabilities.
Sade joins Tribute with 3 years of caregiving experience, working in both private homes and senior living communities. Sade has a warm heart and cares for her clients as if they were her own family.
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Planning and Project Management
Galip has experience in various sectors, including over 15 years in strategic planning and change management. Galip has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and received his MBA from Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.
Prior to joining the Tribute team, Genevieve gained much of her experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in elder care communities. She has over ten years of experience as a caregiver.
Gigi joins Tribute with over 10 years of experience as a CNA. Working mostly in Memory Care units, Gigi. decided to make the move to 1:1 care and looks forward to creating positive connections with her clients.
Gloria has over 15 years of experience in the health care field. She has a Bachelors of Science in Health Administration and has worked in hospital settings and private home care. Gloria is a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Before joining the Tribute team, Grace gained her experience working at assisted livings and hospitals. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant and is also pursuing a degree in nursing. She enjoys crafting, reading fantasy books, and playing board games.
Before joining Tribute Grace working as a private duty caregiver for over three years. She is currently pursuing a nursing degree at Anne Arundel Community College and loves hiking and traveling in her free time.
Haimanot Bekele has been a caregiver for many years and worked in a physical therapy clinic in her home country. Her dream is to one day become a nurse.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Talent Acquisition
Haley joins Tribute with a background in recruiting, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Tribute, Haley supported sales for an event management company and the legal recruiting efforts for a global staffing firm. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology from Roger Williams University.
Harriet completed her training course and became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2016. Since then, she has been providing care for clients in a home care setting and will continue to provide exceptional care as part of the Tribute team.
Helen joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long term care facilities and private duty care. She has a passion for cooking and music and used to work as a journalist in her home country of Nigeria.
Helen discovered her love for caregiving when she cared for her own grandfather. After moving to the U.S., she began working in private duty home care. She now has several years of experience and her certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Prior to joining Tribute, Holly worked for a human services agency as a career counselor. She also worked as a Bereavement Coordinator in Home Care and Hospice. She earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oakland University.
Inez has been in elder care for over thirty years, and spent the past eleven years as a recreational therapist in an elder care community. She loves engaging clients in activities, and is also skilled in personal care. Inez is passionate about history, and particularly loves learning from her clients about their past experiences in Baltimore.
Jacky joined Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Before coming to Maryland, she was a Registered Nurse in Kenya, where she gained the majority of her experience working with the elderly population.
Jacqueline has been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in assisted living, memory care, and private home care. She has been working with the aging population since 2007.
Jada is a Certified Nursing Assistant who believes connection is an important part of care. She truly loves providing support and being a part of healthcare community.
Jada has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland and, prior to joining Tribute, worked for four years at Shepard Pratt's Psychogeriatric Unit. Prior to Shepard Pratt, she worked in telemetry for seven years.
Jalia is a Certified Home Health Aide. She has been a caregiver since 2015. She has experience giving care to clients both privately and through other home care agencies, prior to joining the Tribute team.
Prior to joining Tribute, Jamelia worked in both hospital and private duty settings. She is pursuing her Criminal Justice degree and one day, would like to work with the at-risk youth population.
Prior to joining Tribute, Jamie worked at a national non-profit helping children with emotional and behavioral problems. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Human Development from Virginia Tech and graduated from Villanova University with her Master's of Science in Human Resources Development.
Jane-Frances has been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2001, and prior to that she was working as a nurse in her home country. She has experience not only in the home care setting but also in assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities.
Before joining Tribute, Janet was employed as a Home Health Aide for a private home care agency. She has worked for a number of years focusing her efforts on the aging population.
Job Titles:
- Director of Caregiver Talent Acquisition
Jeanine joins Tribute with 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the fashion industry. Jeanine earned a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design from the University of Rhode Island.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Jemimah is a Certified Nursing Assistant who has experience working in private duty home care. She has a degree in Fashion and Design and loves to style people's hair.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Executive Director of Tribute Boston and MetroWest
I am profoundly aware that the connection between a caregiver and their client can have a truly incredible impact that goes well beyond a "job" or a list of tasks that need to be completed. Every day, our team in Massachusetts is focused on delivering warm, thoughtful, "go above and beyond" caregivers to our clients.
Jen has worked in home care operations and client care since 2006. Most recently, she worked at a large care management practice. Jen has a Bachelors degree in psychology from Wheaton College.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Benefits and Compensation
Jenna joins Tribute with several years of HR experience within the medical device and financial services sectors. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
Jennifer has been a certified Home Health Aide since 2008. Before joining the Tribute team, Jennifer had been primarily working in a home care setting, but she also has experience in assisted living communities.
Prior to joining Tribute, Jennifer was a Caregiver for over three years working in assisted living facilities and in private duty home care. Jennifer won the Tribute Award in 2019 and became a Scheduling Partner in 2021.
Job Titles:
- After - Hours Support Manager
Jennifer joins the team with 15 years of home care experience. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her Master's Degree from Wilmington University. Prior to working in home care, she worked in food and beverage, catering small and large events in Philadelphia.
Jennifer has worked primarily as a project engineer and project manager in various manufacturing environments, and also has office manager experience with a medical device start up company. She has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University.
Jessie joined Tribute as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician. He has over five years of experience providing care to individuals in residential treatment facilities and in private home settings.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Jillian joins Tribute with a wealth of elder services knowledge, and has worked in the human services industry for over 10 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, as well as her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Bridgewater State University.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute Home Care, John worked as a Medical Case Manager at an LGBTQ+ centered community health center in Boston. He graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Science with a minor in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University and is passionate about cultivating a warm work environment that is both welcoming and empowering.
John has worked in elder care since the age of 16. Prior to founding Tribute, he founded Deerfield Senior Day Centers, and was Partner and COO of a large private home care agency for 10 years. John received a Bachelors degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Dartmouth.
Jojo has been a CNA since 2014. She recently transferred from our Boston office to Maryland.
Juan joins Tribute with ten years of experience working in private duty home care. He taught his daughters martial arts and enjoys spending time joking around with his family.
Judith has worked as a Caregiver for 4 years and takes immense pleasure in seeing her clients happy and well taken care of.
Judy joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience working in rehabilitation centers. Judy has plans to pursue her degree in nursing and loves traveling the county.
Julia has been in the health care field since 1984. She is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant who brings a wealth of experience to the team, especially in working with individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
My role is to make sure everyone at Tribute has a great experience - clients, caregivers, families and professionals. I am involved with clients throughout onboarding, the development of care plans, and their ongoing care management. My goal is to make sure each client and family member is happy, with their needs fully met. I am involved with caregivers in providing the education, support, and time needed in order to fully equip them to provide remarkable service. I love the compassionate, reliable, and experienced team we have at Tribute Chicago, and would love for the opportunity to care for you and yours.
Julianne came to Tribute with a background in Nursing and Medical Sales. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Marquette University.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Three - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Juliet is a Certified Nursing Assistant who joined Tribute with over 20 years of experience in elder care. She has worked in a variety of health care settings, and has spent the majority her career working with private duty clients.
Before joining Tribute Tina worked as a Caregiver in private duty home care. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant who can always be found with a smile on her face and enjoys making other people smile.
Before joining the Tribute team, Kadian gained her experience working at assisted living facilities and in home care. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Certified Medication Technician. Kadian is a self-proclaimed "workaholic" and loves to stay busy with her job.
Karen is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and has been in the health care field for over a decade. She has worked in both private duty and assisted living settings. When Karen isn't working, she enjoys styling and braiding hair.
Prior to joining Tribute, Karen worked in group homes and private duty home care for over 11 years. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking her grandkids to the park.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Kathleen is a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician who brings over 20 years of experience to the Tribute team. She has worked in a variety of environments including private homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities.
Kehinde is a Ceritified Nursing Assistant and Medication Technician with several years of elder care experience, specifically in private duty settings. Kehinde is experienced with clients with dementia and takes joy in lifting others' spirits!
Kelly comes to Tribute after 5 years scheduling real estate photo sessions in Boston, 10 years as a Paralegal in Chicago, and 4 years in Healthcare in St Louis. Kelly earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas.
Ketteline has been a caregiver in a group home setting for over 8 years. Prior to joining Tribute, she gained her certification as a Home Health Aide and completed the nursing assistant training class at JVS.
Khailiah is a dedicated caregiver who is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She is committed to providing compassion and warmth to all those that she meets.
Kiki is an experienced caregiver of 11 years. She believes it is important to make her clients feel important and provide companionship to remind them that they are not alone.
Krystal has 12 years of experience as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant working in private home care and senior living facilities. She enjoys writing and sharing poetry with her friends and family.
Tonya is an innate caregiver, with over 25 years of personal and professional experience. She takes the time and attention she gives to her clients very seriously and she offers a diverse background of skills.
Prior to joining Tribute, Laura was a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years and became the Residential Care Director at an assisted living facility in Maine. She is currently getting her business degree at Salem State.
Linda is a Certified Nursing Assistant who has been providing care for over 36 years. In addition to her many years of private caregiving, she also has extensive experience in both skilled nursing and hospital settings.
Loise is dedicated to becoming a pillar within the caregiving community. She is motivated to learn and demonstrate her enthusiasm for helping others. She has plans to one day become an RN.
Lucy is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician whose experience comes from working in long term care facilities. She has three sons and likes to play pranks and games with them.
Prior to joining Tribute, Luis worked as a Service Manager for a home heating oil company. He has amassed 7 years of scheduling, routing, and direct client interaction experience.
Lula is a certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant who brings over 25 years of elder care experience to Tribute. She also holds a Home Health Aide certification in New York, where she lived for a long time before moving to Maryland to be closer to family. Lula has a wealth of experience in long term care and rehab facilities, as well as in private homes and as a live-in caregiver.
Belle has been in the healthcare field for over 15 years. Most recently she was providing respite care and working in a hospital.
Mabel is an experienced CNA with over 15 years in the healthcare field. Mabel's patience and gentle touch brings her clients to ease and allows for a great connection.
Mabel has over four years of experience working as a caregiver. Prior to joining Tribute, Mabel worked as a Certified Medication Technician for an assisted living community.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Two - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Madina has eight years of experience in the health care field, including working with people with disabilities and home care. She has a Bachelors of Business Administration from Strayer University and has plans to pursue a Master of Public Health degree.
Marci has been working in elder care since 2009 and became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2011. She has spent the majority of her time working in private homes, and also has experience working in assisted living communities.
Marcelle joins our team at Tribute with a background in providing care to others in several different countries over several years. She is dedicated to helping those in need of care and acting as a familiar face and comfort.
Marcia joins tribute with a dedicated heart to providing comfort to her clients. She loves caring for others and she has a diverse background of leading others and acting a pillar of support and guidance.
Margaret has five years of experience in private duty home care as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant. She is very clean and organized and loves fashion and design.
Marie has been working for a caregiver for over year. Marie's experience in caring for a loved one motivates her to provide care herself, as she appreciated so deeply those that could step in for her loved one when needed.
Marie has been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2005. Before joining Tribute, she gained a wide range of caregiving experience in both hospital and home care settings, with a specialization in providing live-in care.
Marie started her career as a caregiver in 2010. She was inspired to become a caregiver after taking care of her grandmother.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Marie Joseph is a Certified Nursing Assistant and graduate of the nursing assistant training program at JVS. Prior to joining Tribute Home Care, Marie worked for over ten years as a teacher in her home country, and she has an additional seven years of experiences as a private caregiver.
Marilyn is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant who brings over twelve years of assisted living experience to the Tribute team. Marilyn was a member of her local choir in Liberia and now enjoys singing with her clients.
Martha joins Tribute as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant with over seven years of experience in long term care facilities. She has three children and loves taking them to the park to play.
Marwu is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant with experience in nursing homes and in private duty home care. She enjoys traveling to Minnesota and Liberia to visit her family.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary is a Certified Nursing Assistant who has been a caregiver since 2002. Most of her experience has been in the hospital setting as a midwife.
Maryann brings over nine years of one-on-one caregiving experience to Tribute. Before moving to the U.S., she worked for several years in Guam. Maryann prides herself on building strong, lasting relationships with her clients and their families.
Marymagdalene became a caregiver in 2019 .She really loves the work and feels very rewarded by lifting the spirits of her clients.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Recruiting Manager
Prior to joining Tribute, Maya worked in higher education and has experience in recruiting, employee training, and financial services. She earned a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology from Clark University and is currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Human Resources Development.
Mel joined Tribute with three years of caregiving experience and a background in Mental Health Counseling. Mel enjoys the connections she makes with each and every client.
Job Titles:
- After Hours Support Manager
Melissa joins Tribute with over 5 years of experience in human service work, including as a case manager and a program manager for adults with disabilities. She earned a Bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Lowell in Psychology and Education.
Merline joins Tribute with over 15 years of experience as a caregiver in private duty home care. she has always loved to sew in her spare time and has always made her children's clothes. Her latest project is sewing masks.
Before joining Tribute, Michelle worked in Assisted Living facilities for almost ten years. She is currently in school to become a Registered Nurse and has an identical twin sister.
Michelle previously worked in administration at a nursing home. She is recent CNA graduate and hopes to become a nurse.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Millicent is Certified Nursing Assistant. She has been a caregiver since 2006. Before the Tribute team, she gained experience working in an independent living community, another home care agency, and also with a private client.
Miquelle Louis has been a Home Health Aide since 2012 and has been committed to providing exceptional care in a home care setting for the entirety of her caregiving career.
Miriam has been a caregiver since 2015. She has experience caring for clients privately before joining the Tribute team.
Mimi is a HHA and has been working as a caregiver for over 6 years. She gives love and patience to all of her clients and she is grateful for the opportunity to provide care, especially to the elderly.
Before joining Tribute, Modou worked in assisted living facilities and with refugee aid in Italy. He enjoys playing and watching sports, especially soccer.
Monica is a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant with a bachelors degree in psychology. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients.
Nadege is a certified Home Health Aide and graduated from the JVS nursing assistant training program. Prior to joining Tribute, she had experience working in the hospitality field.
Nana has over 20 years of experience as a Community Nurse in her home country. She has spent the past several years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an assisted living community in the Boston area.
Nancy is a Certiified Medication Technician with over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. In addition to working with Tribute, Nancy is a shift supervisor at a local senior living community.
Nancy joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in private duty home care and assisted living facilities. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis.
Naomi was a nurse of 9 years in Kenya before she moved to the United States. She is certified as a Home Health Aide, and she has completed the nursing assistant training program through Catholic Charities.
Before joining Tribute, Nedtria worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years in private duty home care. She likes to spend time with her family and children going roller skating!
Becca has several years of experience working with adults with mental disabilities and is looking forward to expanding her experience to senior care. Becca is currently in school for Pre-Med/Biological Sciences.
Nuhu has been a caregiver since 2018. Prior to moving to the Unites States, he volunteered at an orphanage and was also a private caregiver for his family.
Ayo has several years of experience providing one on one elder care. She began as a caregiver in New York, where she earned her Home Health Aide certification and gained valuable dementia care experience. Ayo's goal is to go to nursing school!
Olakeji has been caring for family and friends for most of her life, and with clients in their homes for the last 6 years. Olakeji is looking forward to continuing to continuing her education and growing in this important field.
Ola is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and a Medicine Technician. She has worked as a caregiver for several years and is experienced with dementia care.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate / Nike
Nike is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant who has over three years of caregiving experience in a variety of settings. Before moving to the United States, Nike was a high school teacher in Nigeria for fifteen years.
Ola brings over two years of caregiving experience to Tribute. She has worked in facilities as well as private homes, and she has taken courses in assisted living management to further her knowledge in the health care field.
Bukky gained experience in elder care while living in her home country. Upon moving to the US, she earned her certificate as a Medication Technician and gained several years of experience in private duty home care.
Funmi joins the Tribute team with 6 years of caregiving and CNA experience. Funmi matches the bright colors of Tribute with her own personality and is committed to being with clients for the full circle of life.
Lola has over 20 years of caregiving experience, both in England and the US. Lola has an infectious smile and is able to quickly connect with her clients and their families.
Bim is a dedicated caregiver with a background in providing care in diverse settings and communities. She has also worked as a manager of other caregivers.
Before joining Tribute, Omotayo worked in private duty home care as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician. She is currently pursuing a degree in Nursing and loves learning about the health care industry.
Orana was a supervisor of over 60 schools in her home country, and helped care for aging individuals after hours. She formalized her caregiving experience by receiving her Home Health Aide certification in early 2017.
In 2018, Pamela began her career as a caregiver in the United States and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Prior to this, Pamela worked as a nursing assistant in her home country, Cameroon.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Two - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Pamela, a Certified Geriatric Nursing assistant, brings 16 years of experience to Tribute. She has diverse caregiving experience and specializes in end of life care.
Patricia brings eight years of experience as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant to Tribute. Before moving to the U.S., Patricia had a long career in food service. At the same time, she volunteered in an elder care facility for over twenty years. Upon relocation, she decided to turn that passion into a career.
Peggy is a certified Home Health Aid and graduated from the JVS Nursing Assistant Training Program. In addition to her clinical experience at a skilled nursing facility, Peggy also worked as a private caregiver in her home country.
Phillip has worked as a caregiver for over nine years in assisted living and private home care settings. He is currently attending school to become a nurse. He loves to sing, especially soul music, and enjoys playing games with his family and traveling the world.
Phillipa has been involved in caregiving since 2016, and she obtained her degree in nursing in 2017. Prior to joining the Tribute team, she gained three years of experience providing care in both a group home and assisted living setting.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Client Solutions Manager
Rachel attended Catonsville Community College where she earned her RN degree in 2012. Prior to joining Tribute, Rachel worked in long-term care and home health care.
As an RN Client Solutions Manager, I make sure the service we promise to our clients and their families is exactly what they experience. I do this by making sure our caregivers have the information and training they need to carry out their care plans and by fully supporting them throughout their time visiting our clients. I appreciate the opportunity to connect with so many people in my role, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Tribute provides services throughout Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and in many of the towns in Carroll, Harford, Howard, and Prince George's Counties.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Caregiver Excellence
Rachell has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from McDaniel College and 20 years of experience in human services. Prior to joining Tribute, Rachell worked as a Medical Case Manager, coordinating and overseeing services for older adults.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Two - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Before joining Tribute, Rafiat was a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician for a medical home health company as well as a private duty caregiver. She is currently pursuing her degree in Physical Therapy.
Regina has been a home health aide since 2014 but she has not lost her passion or spark for caregiving.
Job Titles:
- Director of People & Culture
Regina is an experienced leader in engaging, motivating, and developing employees. Before joining Tribute, she spent over a dozen years managing global HR and community involvement programs in the financial services sector. Regina has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The University of Maine at Farmington, and a Master's Degree in Human Resources from Suffolk University.
Regina brings a decade of elder care experience to Tribute. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, she has worked both in facilities and in private duty care. She is currently pursing a degree in Occupational Therapy!
Risi is extremely passionate about caring for the elderly. She is an experienced caregiver and has worked in multiple different settings. She believes part of caring for others is spreading love.
Rita is a certified nursing assistant with over six years of experience in the healthcare field. Prior to joining Tribute, Rita worked as lead supervisor for a senior living community.
Rose joins Tribute with over 10 years of experience as a Caregiver. Not only is she CNA, but she knows that caring for others is what she is meant to do.
Ruth has been a caregiver since 2017. She graduated from the JVS nursing assistant training program. Prior to joining the Tribute team, she worked at an Assisted Living Community. She also worked in an orphanage in her home country for 13 years.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Salamot is a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medicine technician. She worked in human resources in Nigeria before coming to the United States, where she discovered her passion for caregiving. She has worked primarily in home care as a caregiver as well as an office associate. She is currently pursuing her nursing degree.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Samantha is a certified nursing assistant with over four years of experience providing care for others. Prior to joining Tribute, Samantha worked as a nursing assistant for a rehabilitation hospital.
Sandra joins Tribute with over 20 years of caring for others, most recently as a DSP in a home for adults with mental disabilities. Sandra enjoys listening and learning from those she is helping.
Sandra joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant whose experience includes working in long term care facilities. She is pursuing a degree in biology with aspirations of becoming a Dermatologist.
Sara is a Certified Nursing Assistance and graduate of the nursing assistant training program at JVS. She has been a caregiver since 2011 and has experience in both home care and assisted living communities.
Seline has been a caregiver since 2010. She has also worked in the hospitality industry.
Serah is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant who brings over 18 years of experience to the team. When she's not working with the elderly, her passion is helping children in need. Two years ago, Serah opened an orphanage in Kenya called "Good Samaritan" where 10 children are currently being cared for.
Before joining Tribute, Seun worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant in assisted living facilities and private duty home care for over two years. Seun was a nurse in her home county of Nigeria for over 14 years and loves healthcare because of the meaningful relationships you can make.
Job Titles:
- Client Solutions Coordinator
Shaina has been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2015. She has experience working for another home care agency prior to joining the Tribute team.
The recent pandemic inspired Shaista to become a caregiver. She has a degree in homeopathic medical systems from her home country and previously worked as a pharmacy associate.
Shanaye brings over three years of personal care experience to Tribute. She is a Certified Medical Assistant and has worked in assisted living communities and private home care.
Shanazure is motivated by building relationships and providing care to her clients. She believes that clients need steady and reliable support in their lives and she knows that care stems beyond the client and out to their loved ones as well.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Nika is a Certified Nursing Assistant as well as a Certified Medication Technician who began her caregiving career caring for her mother. While she worked at a child care center for over 17 years, she always had private duty elderly clients part time. Upon joining Tribute, she decided to make elder care her full time work.
Shanise is an experienced Caregiver, with over 15 years of experience. She is observant and a quick thinker, and passionate about providing care to the elderly.
Before joining Tribute, Shanta worked in senior living communities as a residential aide. In her free time she loves playing with her kids and baking delicious cakes!
Sharlotte has been a Home Health Aide since 2009 and had formerly served as a nurse in her home country. She brings with her extensive caregiving experience, primarily in the home care setting.
Shila has volunteered as a caregiver for aging individuals for many years. In 2017, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant and turned her volunteer work into a career.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Medical Technician
Stacey is an experienced Medical Technician and she hopes to go to nursing school. She is passionate about caregiving and considers it her calling.
Stella joins Tribute with 6 years of experience as a Caregiver and is currently in school for her RN. Stella enjoys learning new things and making sure she is up to date on everything needed to best care for her clients.
Stella joins Tribute as a Certified Medication Technician with experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Stella loves reading and listening to inspirational speeches and music.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Stephanie is a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. She is dedicated to growing her skills as a caregiver and is a valuable teammate to her colleagues.
Before joining Tribute, Sylvia was providing care to clients in both private settings and assisted living communities in Michigan. She really enjoys driving and loves to go on road trips in her spare time.
Tara joins Tribute as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant with over 13 years of experience in long term care facilities and private duty home care. She loves listening to music and loves to dance when she is feeling stressed out!
Tee has been a caregiver since 2016. Prior to joining the Tribute team, she gained experience working in a hospital, an independent living community, and also another home care agency.
Thaina has been a caregiver since 2012 and particularly enjoys doing hair, nails, and fashion with her clients. She has experience in home care and assisted living settings.
Prior to joining our team at Tribute, Thandi was a teacher for many years. Her passion for caring for others lead her to change paths and become a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant. She believes all are deserving of time, care and love.
Before joining Tribute, Tiara spent a number of years working in assisted living communities and residential group homes, providing care to elderly clients and those who were intellectually challenged. Tiara is attending school to obtain her degree in early childhood education.
Tinu brings two years of home caregiving experience to Tribute. She has a passion for helping her clients feel pampered and well taken care of.
Tobi started working in home care when she moved to the United States about two years prior to joining Tribute. She has worked with clients of all ages and is experienced with behavioral redirection and dementia care. She is also a Certified Medicine Technician.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Recruiting Manager
Tom joined Tribute with 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Ithaca College.
Job Titles:
- Director of Caregiver Excellence
- Management
Tory joined the Tribute team in 2015, with a background in hiring and developing employees in a large retail establishment. Her undergraduate degree is from Roger Williams University, and her Masters degree in Elder Care Management is from Lasell College. Tory worked as a Manager of Caregiver Excellence, Client Solutions Manager, and Executive Director before becoming Director of Caregiver Excellence.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Two - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence
Towanda has more than 15 years experience working as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant for a skilled nursing facility. She has also worked as an Activities Coordinator and encouraged residents to participate in daily recreational activities.
Tyliyah joins Tribute as a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long term care facilities. In her free time, she loves playing with her cat Coco and cooking seafood dishes.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Una is a Certified Nursing Assistant who brings over 10 years experience to Tribute. She has spent most of those years caring for the aging population in private homes.
Valerie has over 14 years of experience in healthcare working primarily in assisted livings facilities and hospitals. Valerie used to be a nurse in her home country and enjoys developing meaningful relationships with her clients.
Viodelny became a Certified Nursing Assistant within the past year. She was studying to become a doctor in her home country and has a particular interest in urology.
Violny became a Certified Nursing Assistant within the past year. Before coming to the United States, she spent two years studying to be a primary care physician.
Vitha has been a certified Home Health Aide since 2021. She graduated from the JVS nursing assistant training program.
Viviane is a Geriatric Nursing Assistant with two years of experience providing care. She also has a bachelor's degree in HR from an institution in Cameroon, and her goal is to pursue a nursing degree.
Wendy came to Tribute after more than 20 years of experience working as a Finance Manager supporting Accounting and Finance functions in several markets for a large national company. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maine, Orono.
Weyatta has been a Geriatric Nursing Assistant since 2008. She has experience providing personal care to clients in private homes as well as in assisted living communities. Weyatta is currently pursuing her nursing degree.
Before joining Tribute, Winsome worked as an in-home, private duty caregiver. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant who brings over six years of experience to the Tribute team.
Yasmin recently completed the nursing assistant training program at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, and she is currently certified as a Home Health Aide. In addition to home care, Yasmin has clinical experience in an assisted living setting and is working towards a degree in nursing.
Before joining Tribute, Yei worked for three years as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in a local nursing home. She was also an R.N. in Liberia prior to moving to Maryland.
Job Titles:
- Caregiver Associate, Ten - Time Winner of Tribute Award for Caregiver Excellence and Two - Time Winner of the Remarkable Achievement Award
Before joining Tribute, Yvonne worked as a caregiver and pharmacy technician. Her experience includes thirteen years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Fort Meade. She is also nationally certified in therapeutic massage.
Zaharah has been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2015. Before joining the Tribute team, Zaharah provided care to a number of clients both through private care and through other home care agencies.
Zoe comes to Tribute with 5+ years of experience working with older adults, and almost 10 years of case management experience. Zoe received her Bachelor's of Science in Funeral Services and Bereavement Studies from the New England Institute at Mount Ida College, and went on the get her Master's of Social Work from the University of Buffalo where she focused on Geriatric studies.