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Meet Our Team

We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Tampa, FL.

Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families

Our Promise

As a locally owned business, our team offers friendly, responsive service right in your neighborhood. Families love our team because we:
  • Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
  • Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
  • Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
  • Give back to our community
About Us
Meet Our Home Care Team
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Ranniv Salgado - Scheduling Coordinator

Ranniv serves as a Scheduling Coordinator at Home Instead. She is a dedicated team member with a passion for helping people and solving problems. In her role, Rann acts as a liaison between clients and caregivers—managing scheduling needs, ensuring seamless communication, and providing reliable support so clients receive the highest standard of care possible.
With a strong focus on clear communication and customer satisfaction, she works hard to make every interaction a positive one. Whether answering questions, resolving issues, or lending a supportive hand, Rann is committed to being there every step of the way.

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Adelynd Callo - Scheduling Coordinator

As a Scheduling Coordinator at Home Instead, she supports both clients and caregivers by ensuring quality care, clear communication, and compassionate service. She helps coordinate care plans tailored to each client's needs while also assisting caregivers with the tools and guidance they need to provide safe, reliable, and heartfelt support. Her role bridges the connection between families, clients, and our care team to promote comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.

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Jean Diez, Scheduling Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator

`Jean serves as a Scheduling Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator at Home Instead. In her role, she manages caregiver scheduling while also supporting recruitment efforts. Jean ensures every client is matched with the right support at the right time by screening applicants, coordinating shifts across teams, and maintaining close communication to prevent gaps in care. Though the role is fast-paced and detail-oriented, she finds fulfillment in helping families feel secure and keeping caregivers informed and prepared.

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Hortense "Nava" Navales, Care Solutions Team

Nava serves as part of our Care Solutions Team at Home Instead. She is dedicated to helping families arrange in-home care services tailored to their loved ones’ needs. She works closely with clients and their families to understand their unique situations, ensuring they receive compassionate and professional care. From scheduling consultations to answering questions and coordinating services, Nava is committed to providing a smooth and seamless experience every step of the way.

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GG Alfarero, Scheduling Coordinator

GG serves as a Scheduling Coordinator at Home Instead. She is dedicated to supporting both clients and caregivers by managing scheduling needs, coordinating time adjustments, handling cancellations, and processing special requests to ensure seamless communication and reliable care services. GG takes pride in keeping things organized and ensuring schedules run smoothly so that clients receive the highest standard of care possible.

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Lorelie Orat, Care Solutions Team

Lori began her journey with Home Instead in October 2024 as a Scheduler before transitioning into her current role as a Client Coordinator with the Care Solutions Team. While completing her bachelor’s degree in nursing, she also cared for her grandmother—an experience that deepened her passion for quality senior care.

In her role, Lori guides families through care options with compassion and clarity, builds lasting relationships, and ensures each family feels supported from the very first conversation. With professionalism and empathy, she is dedicated to connecting seniors with the personalized care they need to continue thriving at home.

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Gee Fuentes, Service Manager

Gee serves as Service Manager at Home Instead, where she works closely with our virtual schedulers to ensure clients are paired with Care Pros who best meet their needs, providing comfort and peace of mind. She supervises and supports the scheduling team in staying organized and on track, helping us consistently deliver reliable, high-quality service. Gee’s goal is to create a smooth and positive experience for both clients and caregivers every step of the way.

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Maribell Espinoza, Client Care Coordinator & CPR Instructor

Maribell brings 13 years of experience as a CNA, where she honed her skills and passion for caregiving. Her transition to Service Coordinator at Home Instead was a natural progression, allowing her to continue supporting clients and Care Professionals from the office. As both a Client Care Coordinator and CPR Instructor, Maribell combines her knowledge and compassion to strengthen care teams and ensure every client receives the highest level of support.

Her journey in healthcare has given her a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by both care recipients and providers. Committed to making a positive impact every day, Maribell takes pride in harmonizing care, empowering Care Professionals, and ensuring families have the peace of mind that their loved ones are in capable hands.

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Dolores Carpenter, Client Care Coordinator & CPR Instructor

Dolores has been part of the Home Instead family for nearly five years, originally joining as a Care Professional before transitioning into the office as a Recruitment Coordinator. She is now a Client Care Coordinator and Certified CPR Instructor, dedicated to supporting both clients and Care Pros. Dolores nurtures quality visits, ensures high standards of care, and takes pride in teaching CPR to help Care Professionals feel confident and prepared.

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Rebecca Perry, Business Development Advisor

Rebecca joined the Home Instead Tampa location in April, 2025.  She has been a social service advocate for 28 years.  Raised by her grandparents on a farm in Washington state, she was witness to the benefits of active aging by means of social engagement, physical exercise, and community service.  She earned her Bachelors degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of South Florida in 1997 and began her career advocating for vulnerable populations.   In 2016, Rebecca became a legal guardian and caregiver for a family member, which provided the focused pivot point to engaging the senior community.  Upon earning her Masters in Psychology, with a focus in Gerontology, Rebecca gained additional experience in Life Enrichment, Recreational Therapy, Service Coordination, Case Management and Business Administration.  She brings with her, a broad spectrum of knowledge powered by a passion for education, advocacy and community resources.

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Cat Sumalinog, Recruitment Coordinator

Cat serves as a Recruitment Coordinator at Home Instead, where she connects with candidates who aspire to become Care Professionals. As one of the first touchpoints in the hiring process, she introduces prospective team members to the meaningful rewards of caregiving and ensures we bring on compassionate, qualified individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional care for aging adults.

With a degree in Industrial Psychology and more than a decade of experience in high-performing service environments, Cat combines her academic foundation with real-world leadership expertise. She contributes to recruitment coordination, candidate evaluations, and HR operations with a balance of analytical skill and human-centered insight.

Outside of work, Cat is a devoted mother who enjoys cooking and creating special moments with her family. Guided by her belief that “growth happens when we combine experience with empathy and data with intuition,” she continues to inspire both colleagues and candidates through her thoughtful and impactful approach to recruitment.

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Tracey Francis, Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

Tracey serves as a Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator at Home Instead, bringing over 20 years of HR and recruitment experience across multiple industries. Her role is dedicated to finding and engaging the most qualified Care Professionals to ensure clients receive the highest standard of care. With a true passion for caring for others, Tracey is committed to providing support in every area she serves.

Outside of work, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog. She loves to cook, travel, and read, and she actively volunteers in causes close to her heart—especially animal care and supporting the elderly. Her favorite quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” reflects both her outlook and the compassion she brings to her role each day.

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Elizabeth Franco, Bookkeeper

With over 20 years of experience in accounting, Elizabeth specializes in financial management and bookkeeping. As an Accountant at Home Instead, she oversees financial operations to support the organization’s overall financial health. Elizabeth holds an Associate’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Healthcare. Combining financial expertise with a passion for healthcare, she takes pride in contributing to an industry that provides essential care to the elderly. Originally from New York, Elizabeth now calls Florida home. Whether collaborating with clients, working with her team, or spending time with her beloved Cocker Spaniels, she approaches everything with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of purpose, always valuing the power of teamwork to achieve success.

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Jennifer LaMaire, RN

Jennifer joined Home Instead in December 2022 and serves as a Registered Nurse, reviewing care plans and quality visits while recommending the appropriate level of caregiver support for each client. With over 20 years in the medical field, including 16 as a Registered Nurse, her experience spans critical care, hospice, and palliative care. Passionate about patient advocacy, Jennifer is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of quality care. Outside of work, she enjoys life on her small farm in Dade City with her husband, twin boys, and their many animals.

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Kim Di Marco, General Manager

Kim launched her career with Home Instead in May of 2018 working at our East Pasco Florida office in Zephyrhills. Kim served in a myriad of roles there, where she gained experience in many aspects of the business.  Kim relocated to our Hillsborough County, Fl office as General Manager in May of 2023. Kim says she is so grateful for this opportunity at Home Instead and thoroughly enjoys working for a company that values caring for and serving others. She relates that being in a position to manage an amazing office staff and team of Care Professionals that serve our community is quite rewarding. Kim is a New Jersey native and relocated to Florida in 1997 where she is happily married with 4 boys and 2 rescue dogs. She also has the privilege of having her Mom live with her and cherishes the time she gets to spend with her. In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling to her favorite destination, St. Augustine, FL, visiting the beach, and taking long walks with her husband and dogs.

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Gina Walker, Regional Director of Operations

Gina joined Home Instead in October of 2024. She comes with over 24 years of marketing and operations experience in Home Health and Home Care, ALFs, Hospital, and Skilled Rehabilitation. She began in skilled nursing facilities as a Business Development Manager which is where she further developed her passion. She then became the VP of Sales and Marketing securing an array of experience from strategic marketing and hands-on sales training to help assist and coach sales professionals to occupancy success. She approaches
the sales process with compassion and empathy, knowing that building a trusting relationship is key.

Gina moved to Florida in 2019 where she spends weekends at the beach and hiking with her husband and 10-year-old son. Both she and her family love the outdoors and making memories to last a lifetime. She is a den mother with the Boy Scouts where she and her family enjoy hiking, camping out, and helping others all over the Tampa Bay area.

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Dave Heinze, President and Owner

Dave came to Home Instead after a career in multiple service industries that had him and his family relocate to various locations in the country. He always desired to settle in Florida because of the beautiful beaches and warm weather. A ten year veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, Dave comes from a family full of military service. Both of his parents as well as both brothers and uncle proudly served this great country.
Dave and his wife April now live in Dade City, along with his 91 year-old mother who he cares for. He has six children and seven grandchildren that live from the east coast to west coast. He is very active in his church and loves to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Dave has a love for baseball and enjoys the relaxing environment of the game.
Home Instead has been instrumental in allowing Dave and his wife to care for his mother. Serving and caring for others has always been a part of his life from the great example of his mother.

Our Team

Your Home Instead team in Tampa, FL possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals.

When you are ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.

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