OUR TEAM

Mary has decades of experience in healthcare. While physicians and nurses provide medical recommendations, Mary understands the other side of health care-the confusing maze of health care options and unknowns. She has extensive knowledge in acute care hospitalization, Gero-psychiatric issues, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, hospice, assisted living and other senior care options. A noted speaker and adviser, Mary has provided expert services to a wide variety of seniors in every economic category. Her ability to accurately pinpoint and guide families as they deal with emotional life changing events gives Mary unparalleled insights.

In 2023, Mary was appointed Commissioner for Older Adults by The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Nancy Othman is an accomplished behavioral health leader and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of experience in clinical practice, organizational leadership, and program development. With an extensive background in overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex clinical operations, Nancy brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to delivering exceptional, person-centered care.



Throughout her career, Nancy has held senior leadership positions, successfully directing multiple behavioral health programs, leading large multidisciplinary teams, and driving initiatives that strengthen clinical quality, operational effectiveness, and service delivery. Her experience includes developing and expanding clinical programs, implementing evidence-based practices, and establishing systems that promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Nancy’s clinical expertise spans complex mental health conditions, crisis intervention, family dynamics, and comprehensive care coordination. She is particularly skilled at navigating complex cases, supporting families through challenging circumstances, and guiding teams in developing individualized, effective care strategies.

As Director of Clinical Services, Nancy provides strategic and clinical leadership, focusing on elevating standards of care, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring services remain responsive to the evolving needs of clients and their families.

At the heart of Nancy’s leadership philosophy is the belief that exceptional care begins with compassion, clinical excellence, and meaningful human connection. She is dedicated to empowering both the professionals she leads and the individuals and families they serve.

Nancy holds a master’s degree in psychology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.

Denise Garcia brings a wealth of experience in business operations, client relations and caregiving to her role as Client Success Liaison. With an Associates degree in Business and Psychology, she spent 20 years of experience as an AR Manager, Tax Associate, PR and HR Manager.

In 2020 Denise stepped away from her career to become a full-time caregiver to her mother. During that time, she sought support from About Senior Solutions and experienced firsthand the importance of compassionate geriatric care. In 2024, she was honored to join the team, turning her personal experience into a professional commitment to helping families navigate aging with dignity and support.

Denise’s greatest joy in life is being a mother to her wonderful grown sons. She values time spent with them, her family, close friends and her cats. Denise also loves cooking, baking, walks in nature, gardening, reading and knitting. 

Amber Bolanos is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the Non-Profit and Home Care industry. With a deep commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures, she has successfully navigated the complexities of HR management, ensuring both employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Balancing a thriving career with a busy home life, Amber is also a dedicated parent to four children under the age of 13. She brings the same passion and leadership skills from the workplace into her family life, nurturing a dynamic and supportive environment for her kids.

In her free time, Amber enjoys listening to mystery podcasts, solving unsolved crimes from her couch, and finding fun activities to do with her kids. She is always seeking ways to blend personal interests with family fun. With a focus on growth both professionally and personally she is excited about the future and the opportunities it holds working with About Senior Solutions.

Analisa Nicholson is a dedicated Care Manager with extensive experience working with community service clients, ranging from individuals experiencing homelessness to those in need of additional support. She excels at navigating the complex healthcare system, ensuring her clients and their contacts remain informed throughout the process.

Analisa's savvy approach and compassionate nature make her an invaluable asset to our team. In her spare time, she enjoys participating in an active softball league and spending quality time with her family.

Cami Brown is thrilled to join the team as a Life Enhancement Coach and Assistant Care Manager. Cami completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Gerontology from The University of Southern California. Her passion for helping others started at a young age, and led to her supporting older adults as they age. She trained as an End-of-Life Doula with the International End of Life Doula Association, and has supervised day programs supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and dementia. Her love of helping others doesn’t stop at people- she is known to pull over to help a loose dog and may tear up when watching Planet Earth. Cami also enjoys reading and music in her free time, and used to perform in musical theatre. 

Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and a Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has worked with a diverse set of clients experiencing cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges, and across various settings, including education, hospital systems, and memory care. Jenna has learned to turn deep empathy and careful observation into meaningful action, and believes that understanding someone's experience is the first step in supporting them well. Her holistic approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each client's individual needs. 



Outside of work, Jenna can be found tending her garden with her partner, playing with her young pup Jelly, and hitting the volleyball court with friends.

Debra brings a wealth of experience to her role, including extensive work in both facility and in-home care settings. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Gerontology, demonstrating her commitment to the field of senior care. Debra is passionate about providing attentive and personalized support, and she has already made a wonderful impression on many of our clients.

Laura is a dedicated healthcare professional who loves to help seniors thrive. She received her Master's of Occupational Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills. Laura has experience working with people across the lifespan, from children to older adults. In addition to her degree, Laura is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and loves making spaces safer and more accessible for all. 

In her spare time, Laura enjoys hiking near the beach or baking up a storm. Most of the time, Laura can be found spoiling Bonnie, her pit bull and self-declared lapdog, who’s blissfully unaware of her actual size. 

Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC is a California based mobile concierge physician. She was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School, then remained local to attend UCLA. Go Bruins! She has been married to her husband, Javelin Guidry, for 29 years. They have three young adult children, one granddaughter, and a rescued Shih-Tzu named Bella. 

Dr. Guidry received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a minor in Education Studies in 1997. She then taught elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District until starting a family with her college sweetheart. They settled in Long Beach, California with pre-Dr. Guidry caring for her family as a stay-at-home mom. After spending 14 years taking care of her children and community through church, youth sports organizations, PTA, etc., she decided to pursue a career in Medicine. 

As an aptly termed “Non-traditional PreMed student” she attended Long Beach City College, where she worked as a Master Tutor of science courses, and student representative for the science professor hiring committee. She also took post-baccalaureate coursework at Cerritos College, where she served on the Dean’s Advisory Board and as President of the PreMed Club. Once accepted into medical school, she and her family moved to Texas for her matriculation to Texas A&M College of Medicine. There she served underserved patients at the student run clinic ‘Health for All.’ Dr. Guidry subsequently matched into the Loma Linda University Medical Center Categorical Internal Medicine Program, her family happily returned to California for her training. In residency she was selected by her peers to advocate for interns on the Program Improvement Committee. There she also enjoyed electives in palliative medicine, which sealed her trajectory towards providing end-of-life healthcare. 

Today she serves patients and families in their homes with her private mobile concierge practice Mourning Dove Medical. In 2021 her inaugural podcast was released: “At The Heart of Healthcare with Dr. G” Episode 1 “What is Hospice?” Her empowering voice continued helping everyday people navigate the broken US Healthcare system, when on National Healthcare Decisions Day NHDD 2023 she released a newly branded podcast, “Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare.” Dr. Guidry released her first book on Doctor’s Day 2023 entitled Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: The 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to be Ready for Work. It is being praised as a much needed educational tool for HPM fellows and also an amazing resource of introductory information for physicians serious about entering the field of hospice from other specialties. Her second book, The Real Deal About Hospice: Short Stories Highlighting the Advantages of Hospice Care for Patients and Families, was released on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2023. This book was written to educate and empower EVERYONE. 

Dr. Guidry is a strong Healthcare Advocate who is passionate about combating healthcare inequities across medical specialties and providing peace of mind in healthcare for those navigating the late stages of life. These values have been expressed on non-profit executive boards: FCI Caring, IDEAL for Healthcare, and The Association of Black Women Physicians ABWP. Outside of prioritizing family, her hobbies include: elite self-care, beach visits, fine dining, and football—Go LA Rams! 

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare and senior care, Laurel has dedicated her life to making a positive difference in the lives of older adults. From a young age, she knew she was meant to be a nurse. At just three years old, after receiving a nurse doll from her grandmother for Christmas, Laurel began "caring" for her childhood "patients" - a passion that would grow into a lifelong calling. Since earning her Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Evansville, IN., Laurel has become a trusted leader in senior care, diabetes management, and clinical operations. Laurel has earned certifications in the past in geriatric care management, diabetes care and education, and advanced illness care, showing her deep commitment to providing thoughtful and expert support tailored to individual needs.

Having held prominent leadership roles, including Chief Clinical Officer for elder care and diabetes organizations, CEO of a long-term acute care hospital, and Head of Clinical for medical technology companies, she has dedicated her career to transforming the way care is delivered. In these roles, she has introduced innovative solutions, high-quality care programs, and advanced technologies to improve the lives of individuals and their loved ones. In recognition of her work, she was honored as one of the 25 top women leaders in the medical technology field in 2021. She was also named the National Diabetes Educator of the Year early in her career. 

Now living in the beautiful Coachella Valley, Laurel finds joy in nature, creative projects, writing, and spending time with her daughter in San Diego. At home, she can often be found playing with her two beloved dogs, whose antics never fail to bring a smile to her face. Whether she’s working with seniors, supporting families, or collaborating with fellow healthcare professionals, her mission is to help others live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Dallian Carter is a graduate of University of La Verne where she earned her Masters of Science with a concentration in Gerontology with a concentration in Geriatric Care Management. Dallian has completed studies at California State University Dominguez Hills where she received a Bachelors of Behavioral Science, Sociology.

She has more than fifteen years of leadership experience in operating Multi-Purpose Centers (MPC’s) and building collaborative partnerships designed to garner community insight into health disparities and health access issues. She has been noted as a “ linchpin” between organizations in an effort to share resources and techniques to support the older adult’s ability to age in place. Dallian has focused primarily on the development of innovative programs coupled with the study of social connectivity and its impact across the life span of seniors in Los Angeles County.

Dallian was a member of the Department of Aging’s Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults (LACCOA) who’s role is to increase awareness of the Board of Supervisors regarding issues, conditions and needs that face senior persons of Los Angeles County.

She is a former board member of the Hillcrest Retirement Communities, Committees for Ethics and Health which governs the ethical and financial issues facing older adults residing in CCRC’s. 

Lisbeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, Master of Arts in Gerontology from the Leonard Davies School of Gerontology at USC, and is Care Manager Certified (CMC) with the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM).

Lisbeth has broad experience in helping older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging. She brings a compassionate, thoughtful, and highly personalized approach to care management with a focus on helping clients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Lisbeth enjoys building trusting relationships with clients and families connecting them with the resources, services, and support they need to make informed decisions with confidence. Lisbeth’s work history includes grant writing, providing comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, evacuation preparedness, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and home care.



Lisbeth is Care Manager in the beautiful Coachella Valley where She resides. In her spare time, she enjoys partner dancing, from West Coast Swing and Country-Two-Step to Ballroom. She loves spending time with her two adult sons, travelling, reading, hiking, and bonding with her 18-pound cat, Meadow, who is addicted to wet food. Lisbeth continues to be inspired by the adaptability and positive outlook of her own mother, who lived to be 101 years old.

Rebecca developed the only Activity Leader Seminar with a Therapeutic Paradigm in Southern California approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). It was at that time she coined her business motto, “Activities are Medicine!” Her passion and enthusiasm for educating the Activity and Life Enrichment profession have impacted hundreds of professionals in California.

Over the years she has provided countless training, workshops, and online classes in areas that span the following: Activity Leadership, Therapeutic Programs, Client-Centered Interventions, Team-Building, Effective group leadership and so much more

Since retiring from her career as a Sales Professional, Ann has been able to devote her time to pursuing her many interests, particularly her love for animals, the outdoors, and nature.

She spends her free time volunteering at the local nature center, hiking with her family and dog, and riding her horse on the local trails. Ann has also been actively involved in the community as a volunteer, providing animal-assisted therapy to children at local hospitals, where she has seen the healing power animals can offer.

As a Life Enhancement Coach, Ann is excited to share her enthusiasm and life experiences with clients on their journey to better health and wellness.

She is dedicated to being a positive support system for her clients and helping them achieve their goals.

“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” Margaret Mead

Shannon Burch brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and heartfelt compassion to her role as a Life Enhancement Coach. As a former business owner of a women's fitness studio, she understands the importance of fostering well-being and building strong connections. Shannon's dedication extends beyond her professional life; she also provides care for her own mother, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing and support. Her clients eagerly anticipate her weekly visits, a testament to the positive impact she makes in their lives.

John Dionisio is a dedicated life enhancement coach at About Senior Solutions, specializing in improving the well-being and quality of life for seniors. With an educational background, John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Gerontology from the University of Southern California. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the same institution.

Throughout his academic journey, John has gained invaluable experience working across various age groups. He has served as a rehabilitation intern at an orthopedic outpatient clinic, where he contributed to the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as a key player intern at Home Instead, collaborating closely with case managers and caregivers to provide comprehensive support to seniors. Furthermore, John has worked as a behavioral therapist, lending his expertise to children with special needs.

Beyond his professional pursuits, John has a vibrant range of interests. He finds joy in playing the tenor saxophone, showcasing his artistic talent in acting, and honing his skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. These diverse passions reflect his commitment to personal growth and holistic well-being.

Looking forward, John is determined to realize his entrepreneurial vision of establishing his own physical therapy outpatient clinic. Through this venture, he aspires to create a nurturing environment that fosters healing and promotes overall wellness. With his compassionate nature, extensive knowledge, and diverse experiences, John is poised to make a significant impact in physical therapy and beyond.

“I find joy in cultivating nurturing moments of purpose and happiness. Each interaction adds to a profound sense of purpose in their well-lived lives, achieved through invigorating exercises and heartwarming activities.”

For more than 25 years, Stacy worked as a television editor, shaping stories and finding the moments that make people laugh, feel, and connect. She didn’t know it then, but that career was preparing her for something even more meaningful. When her mother began needing care, Stacy stepped in and discovered firsthand how much the small things matter: a favorite song, a shared laugh, the dignity of being truly seen and heard.

That journey led her to the senior life enrichment community, where she spent the past year as a Life Enrichment Coordinator, bringing her creative instincts to programs that help seniors feel engaged, valued, and connected. As a Life Enhancement Coach, Stacy blends the storytelling heart of her entertainment career with the compassion of a daughter who knows what it means to care for someone you love. Having walked alongside her own mother through the challenges of aging and caregiving, Stacy brings a deeply personal understanding of what families experience. She believes every stage of life deserves joy, purpose, and a little bit of magic. “Everyone has a story worth telling, and every day together is a chance to add a beautiful new chapter.”"

After a decades-long career as an environmental engineer, a tech project manager, and ultimately running her home organizing company, Michelle has found her passion supporting the About Senior Solutions team and their emphasis on quality geriatric care.

During her tenure running her home organizing company, Michelle realized her love for working with older adults to help them downsize and memorialize their life possessions. She listened to and learned about their life events as they decided the destination of their belongings.

Michelle is enthusiastic about training to become a Life Enhancement Coach to have a hands-on, positive impact helping clients achieve their wishes and goals. 

In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking, reading historical novels, gardening, organizing her home, and playing card and board games with her husband.