Meet the Team

Dennise has almost 30 years of professional healthcare experience, including executive leadership roles at Edward Elmhurst Healthcare and at Sonova. She holds a BS from the University of Illinois, Champaign, in Health Administration, and an MBA from DePaul University, Chicago. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

She values community involvement and has served in numerous board leadership roles, including for the Naperville Elderly Homes, Naperville-Lisle Triad, Association for Senior Services, Metropolitan Family Services, Naperville Education Foundation, Naperville Heritage Society, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, KidsMatter, The Multi-Cultural Leadership Academy, Voluntary Hospitals of America, Chicago Area Planning and Marketing Association and the DuPage Community Clinic. And in May, 2019, she was honored to receive the Naperville Jaycee’s Community Leader Award.

In her free time, Dennise loves to travel with her husband and four children and has visited over 25 countries and counting!

Raquel has been a key asset to our Homewatch CareGivers team since August 2019. She started out as a part time caregiver and continues taking care of her client on the weekends. In addition to caregiving on the weekends, she is our full time Operations Manager. She started out in the healthcare industry after her mother, Laura, battled a stroke, which motivated Raquel to take care of her mother and help others as well. Prior to Homewatch CareGivers, Raquel became a Certified Nurse Assistant in 2012. She worked for SIMCO Electronics, a medical calibration lab and software service company, as a Customer Service Administrator. She also worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services in the rehabilitation section. In her free time, she loves walking and spending time with her dog and spending quality time with family and friends. Raquel and her mother enjoy vacationing and travelling together. We are so grateful to have Raquel as part of our team, as she brings much experience and heart to the team!

Hi, my name is Haley Harbath, and I have been working for Homewatch CareGivers for almost 2 years. I started out as a caregiver, then began working in the office this past August. I am currently studying for a degree in Healthcare Administration. During my free time, I love to play with my dog, explore the outdoors, and spend time with family and friends.

Kris Chrzan was hired as Client Services Manager for Homewatch Caregivers of Naperville at the end of May 2019. Kris is an experienced health care specialist with an extensive medical and insurance background. She worked at a home healthcare company as a Marketing Consultant and Community Liaison, as well as a caregiver for those with significant health issues. She also has experience as a Senior Customer Quality Specialist at a custom wheelchair division at a durable medical equipment company. One of her favorite positions was an administrative assistant at a diabetic center. She has a passion for helping people and truly loves to impact people's lives and find solutions for those in need.

My name is Abby Calabrese and I have been with Homewatch CareGivers for almost 2 years. During my time here, I’ve been able to enhance my skill set and build relationships. While working as a caregiver, I am also a certified EMT working as a first responder. I attend Bradley University, where I currently study Kinesiology and Health Sciences. In my free time, I like to work out, visit friends, and play volleyball! My time at Homewatch has been incredibly valuable and I am glad to be working with such an experienced team.

Laura has worked with the Homewatch CareGivers team since October 2019 as a part time After Hours’ Coordinator. Prior to Homewatch CareGivers, she was a nurse, which inspired her daughter, Raquel, to join the healthcare industry. After battling an illness and stroke, Laura found strength to join the workforce again with us. We are grateful to have Laura as an asset to our team! She enjoys spending time with family and friends and is passionate about travelling with her daughter.

Sarai has been an asset to our team as one of the After Hours’ Coordinators for Homewatch CareGivers since October 2021. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication to making our after-hours care run smoothly.

Hi, my name is Brynn Beaton and I am honored to be interning for the wonderful Dennise Vaughn! Currently, I am a junior earning a Marketing B.S. degree at Clemson University. I have thoroughly enjoyed working virtually with Homewatch CareGivers since December 2021 and am excited to gain more professional experience from the awesome team here at Homewatch. Just like Dennise, I am passionate about community outreach, volunteering, inclusivity, and optimism. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing volleyball, hiking, and photography. I am thankful for this opportunity to work with these women for this incredible company!