Why choose us for home care in Irvine, CA?

Bill can almost be considered a California native, as he moved here at a very young age. After the Air Force relocated his father from Florida to Southern California, the family moved to Orange County. Bill and his seven siblings grew up in Orange County, close to where he still lives today with his wife, Michelle, and their two grown children. After earning his Master of Healthcare Administration from Loma Linda University, Bill spent the bulk of his career in the healthcare industry where he has worked for medical and behavioral health benefit providers, healthcare consulting firms, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Michelle also moved to Southern California at a young age. She grew up in Orange County and attended high school with Bill. They began dating a few years after high school and have been married since 1993. Bill and Michelle, like most everyone, balanced work and raising two busy kids together - both who today serve Orange County communities - one as a critical care nurse, and the other for a city fire department in their marine safety division. Michelle has worked in the energy industry for her entire career, leading her to recently earn her Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University.

Brenna is also a California native, growing up in the city of Orange. She spent her youth playing club and high school water polo and went on to play at the collegiate level at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she graduated with her bachelor's degree in Global Studies. Like so many nurses, Brenna had a calling to care which took her back to school, earning a certification as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from California Baptist University. Brenna is currently working in the Critical Care Unit at Hoag in Irvine where she recently earned her certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

From a young age, Steven worked as a caregiver in his parents' assisted living home in Hemet, CA. The experience profoundly influenced and shaped his commitment to providing quality care. With seven years of experience as an insurance agent, Steven excelled as a salesman and compliance officer, building strong client relationships and ensuring adherence to regulations. Combining his healthcare and insurance expertise, Steven brings a unique perspective to our team. His comprehensive knowledge of the industry, coupled with his commitment to ongoing education, positions him well to contribute effectively to our agency.

For the last 20 years, Lori Parker has worked in the Corporate Office of a large local rental/retail company, serving outlying store employees and corporate office staff. When she was introduced to Home Instead and learned of the company's mission, she felt an immediate connection and wanted to be part of this industry. Lori is now a CAREGiver and Office Administrator for Home Instead Irvine - Laguna. She is very proud to be part of the company, knowing that she is making a difference in people's lives. She really enjoys building relationships with both her clients and CAREGivers and supporting them in the best ways possible. Her time away from work is spent mostly with her loved ones (both 2 and 4 legged!), outdoors in the yard or garden, or crafting or reading.