Meet Our Team

Paul and Sherry, Franchise Owners of Home Instead, Honolulu since 2009 have always had a passion for helping people. Part of this passion stemmed from Sherry visiting her grandfather in a nursing home which was an eye-opening experience.

While the deterioration of her grandfather's health required full-time care in a nursing home, many of the other residents of the center where her grandfather lived seemed out of place. They could easily have lived on their own - with just a little extra help.

Paul and Sherry vowed to help people like these avoid the confines of a nursing home. They found a way by opening a franchise of Home Instead.

Learn how Paul and Sherry can help you find the in-home care your family needs in Honolulu, HI.

Kaleigh joined the Home Instead Honolulu team in February of 2023 as the Office Manager. She brings over 15 years of experience in a broad spectrum of clinical settings to the team. Kaleigh started her career off in the nursing field with a specialty in behavioral health and rehabilitation. Then decided to aim higher for a position in leadership. She graduated from California Baptist University with a bachelor's in healthcare management and administration and is currently pursuing her master's degree. Her long-term goal is to obtain a doctoral degree in public health. She believes that “life is comprised of experiences intended to shape us”.

Kaleigh brings a strong sense of responsibility, deeply rooted compassion, and a great level of patience to the team. She is lighthearted, loves to laugh, and can find the harmony to converse with anyone who crosses her path. She is responsible for daily business operations, organizational leadership, and strives to provide an inclusive and supportive culture for her team to thrive in. In her opinion “everything is figureoutable”, and she carries that can do attitude with her wherever she goes.

Erin was born and raised on Oahu. She started her career as a care giver in 2017 working in a memory unit specializing in care for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She later moved to Washington where she worked as a care giver at an assisted living community. While employed there, Erin worked her way up from a caregiver to medication aide, and then took on the role of care coordinator. Erin is highly motivated and holds a deep sense of responsibility to ensure all the families we care for have access to reliable and exceptional care.

Erin joined the Home Instead family in March of 2023. As Client Care Coordinator, she is responsible for training Caregivers to succeed in their clients' home, and she builds personalized individual care plans based on the needs of our clients. She never hesitates to jump in where needed to provide support. She is very detail oriented and passionate about providing care to the kūpuna on island.

Kylien joined the Home Instead family after graduating from the University of Washington Tacoma with her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is originally from Washington state and brings 8 years of customer service experience to the team. She always has a smile on her face and her “go with the flow” demeanor allows her to remain calm and collected through every challenge she faces.

Kylien is exceptionally organized and uses that skill to effectively maintain the diversified scheduling needs of our clients and care professionals. She is the first point of contact when someone calls into the office, and her positive and cheerful approach is frequently complimented. Kylien has quickly adapted to island life and warmed our hearts with her presence!

Kornelia joined the Home Instead team in 2023 as the office assistant. She quickly became a staple member of the administrative team and made fast bonds with our team of Care Professionals. Kornelia never backs down from a challenge and is eager to learn and develop her professional skill set. She has a keen eye for detail and her positivity radiates effortlessly. In January 2024, Kornelia was offered the opportunity to become a part of the recruiting team as the Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator. In her new role she engages in community outreach, provides innovative methods for recruiting, and conducts new hire training and orientation.  

Kornelia is a Micronesian immigrant from the island of Palau. She came to Hawaii seeking higher education in 2014 and has made it her second home. After graduating in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology she worked a facet of jobs including being part of the US Army Reserve as a budget analyst. She has a myriad of experience in dealing with customers in different professions from retail to hospitality and the government sector. As a person with a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence it is her goal to be the best in all that she does.

Kornelia quickly found that the Home Instead Honolulu team is where she wants to be. Growing up in a multi-generational home, she strongly believes in elder family members staying in the home until the end of their lives. She believes Home Instead Honolulu is the best company to work with if you want to be a part of ensuring that this will be the case for the families of Honolulu.

Queen joined the Home Instead team in 2023 as a Care Professional. This gave her the specialized experience and insight needed to recruit and retain the “best of the best” for the families we serve. As the Office Coordinator and RRC, Queen supports the daily administrative operations of the office in a variety of ways. She serves as a liaison for our Care Professionals while mentoring and coaching them through their career development. She has a strong work ethic and empathetic approach which allows her to work alongside every individual she encounters with ease.

As a Nigerian immigrant, Queen brings a fresh perspective to the team. She has traveled extensively, and her sense of worldliness gives her the strength to consistently come from a place of understanding when working with people from all cultures. She brings 10 years of relevant experience, an associate degree in health sciences, and a bachelor’s in education to the team. She is compassionate and understands the importance of family and will do what it takes to ensure yours is properly cared for.