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Martha Vadnais
Director of Client Relations and Community Outreach
In one form or another, Martha has spent her adult life in the business of care and healing: as a nanny, a yoga teacher, a hairstylist, and as an in-home caregiver for individuals with special needs. In 2015, she joined Homewatch CareGivers as an overnight and weekend caregiver while working toward her psychology degree at the University of Northern Colorado.
Martha was promoted to Care Manager at Homewatch CareGivers in 2021 and, from there, rose to her current position as a director. In her role, Martha leads our office, client services, and care management functions, as well as our engagement strategy with local referral partners.
Martha’s job also involves personnel management and sales and marketing support. Essentially, she helps ensure that Homewatch continues to deliver quality care to clients and helpful support for caregivers.
Martha’s favorite part of her job is meeting clients and finding the best caregiver match for each person—seeing the full circle process fills her heart with joy
A Minnesota native, Martha now lives in Longmont, Colorado and enjoys spending time with her family and her fiancé (she’s getting married this year!)
Favorites: Exploring the outdoors, camping, hiking, running, and biking
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Naomi Johnston
Director of Marketing and Human Resources
Naomi’s care journey began with her late husband’s battle with a genetic condition, which led her to become well-versed in in hospitals, clinics, at home care, and everything in between.
While she’s always loved taking care of the people she loves, this experience prompted a deeper appreciation for and understanding of compassionate care. It’s an experience that led her to Homewatch’s mission.
As our Director of Marketing and Human Resources, Naomi oversees all operational functions of the business, manages HR and personnel, and leads our marketing efforts. Her favorite part of the job is listening to client testimonials and knowing that the Homewatch team’s work is making a positive impact.
Naomi’s background is in administration and marketing, and she has run her own photography business for the past 15 years. Born and raised in Wyoming, Naomi is a mom to two college-bound daughters, an animal lover, and avid reader.Favorites: Tacos, dogs, hiking, and books, especially The Boys in the Boat and American DirtFun fact: Naomi studied equine training in college and once taught trick riding at a summer camp.Life motto: “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.”
–Marianne Williamson
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Trisha Rowley
Care Manager/VA Benefits Specialist
Trisha says it best: “I never knew I was missing an important part of my life until I got this job. The people we care for are the most incredible people and have the best stories. Spending time with them brings meaning and value to my life, and not everyone gets to say that about their job.”
As one of our care managers, Trisha coordinates and manages client care to ensure a positive experience for each person as well as their family. And, as our in-house expert on VA benefits, she possesses the specialized knowledge needed to help our veteran clients navigate the VA system.
A Longmont native and mom of three, Trisha previously worked in restaurant management and moved on to home care in search of a more meaningful career. She’s always had an empathetic nature, caring for her great grandmother at home before she passed.
Outside of work, Trisha enjoys playing softball, hiking, and live music.Favorites: Animals, coffee, purple, and rock/metal music
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Ambrosha Stiller
Care Manager
Ambrosha started as a caregiver at a young age and gained hands-on experience from the ground up.
Her mother worked as a CNA and senior activities director, so she spent much of her early life in nursing homes. At 16, she began working as a housekeeper in a nursing home and gradually transitioned to roles supporting resident care, including social services assistant and later activities director. These experiences provided Ambrosha with a well-rounded understanding of resident care needs in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing, rehab, assisted living, and long-term care.
Ambrosha recently earned her Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare administration with a minor in aging services leadership from MSU Denver. Now as a care manager at Homewatch CareGivers, she is responsible for coordinating and managing client care to ensure clients enjoy a positive experience.
Given her strong foundation in person-centered care, Ambrosha loves how home care allows for deeper, meaningful connections with clients and their families.
A Colorado native, Ambrosha loves spending time with her three dogs and her fiancé. She also enjoys the outdoors (especially paddleboarding), local car shows, and live music.Favorites: Street tacos, dogs, the color yellow, crime documentaries, and Morgan WallenLife motto: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
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Sandy Coke
Scheduling Coordinator
Sandy has spent a lifetime caring for others.
She worked for 31 years at a residential care facility for individuals with developmental and behavioral differences, starting out as a “houseparent” in the facility’s behavior therapy unit and eventually moving over to campus supervision.
She has also had a long and variable career beyond residential care, working in nursing homes, insurance, childcare, education, as a CNA and CPR instructor at a VA hospital, a gas station attendant, a golf course snack shop worker, and a newspaper delivery person. She also spent a meaningful time caring for two mothers at the end of their lives.
At Homewatch, Sandy coordinates care services between clients and caregivers, collaborating with our care managers to ensure quality and continuity of care. Sandy loves the rewarding feeling of making a difference in her work and deeply values the connections she’s made with Homewatch staff and with clients. Her favorite part? Hearing clients’ amazing stories.
A Texas native and a Libra, she lives in Colorado with her wife of 20 years and a beloved pack of dogs. They have five children and 10 grandchildren.Favorites: The mountains, traveling, her dogs, meditation, the book The Four Agreements, wolves, Tex-Mex, and all types of music, from Whitney Houston to Snoop DoggFun fact: Sandy is a former professional women’s football player and has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Cotton Club in New York.Life motto: “Faith over fear.”
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Shauna Justice
Employee Coordinator
Shauna’s experience supporting her mother during hospice and her time studying to be a nurse both helped inspire her heartfelt dedication to care.
Following nursing school, Shauna spent more than 11 years working at Denver Health, where she coordinated complex schedules for surgery and trauma physicians. She went on to work in the fields of medical billing and coding and retail management.
As our Employee Coordinator, Shauna manages the company’s recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, orientation, training, and employee relations functions. She loves the rewarding, supportive work environment Homewatch CareGivers provides, especially working alongside staff who are committed to providing the best possible care for clients.
Originally from Yuma, Colorado, Shauna has been married for 17 years and is a proud mom to two teenage girls. When she’s not on the job, she enjoys doing arts and crafts, woodworking, and crocheting—anything creative.Favorites: All animals, the Kung Fu Panda movies, the color green, and musicals, especially Seven Brides for Seven BrothersLife motto: “Never let anyone's negative attitude bring you to their level. If you can hold onto your light and be a positive influence, the world will be a much better place.”
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Julie Furman
Client Experience Specialist
Julie’s caregiving journey started with family: she was a stay-at-home mom for nine years and helped her grandmother for a time as well. According to Julie, raising her kids taught her a great deal about what it means to truly care for someone. Now, with eight years of in-home care experience, Julie brings a kind spirit and a warm, client-first approach to her role as Client Experience Specialist.
Her role focuses on ensuring a positive and consistent client journey, analyzing client feedback, addressing concerns, and working closely with families, caregivers, and office staff to enhance client interactions and experiences. She is also frequently in the field caring for clients herself.
Julie grew up on a farm near Brighton, Colorado, and is a graduate of Colorado State University and a proud “ramie” (the ram is CSU’s mascot). She has been married for nearly 22 years and is a mother of two. Outside of work, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.Favorites: Sushi, the color red, the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Avalanche, and long walks with the family’s miniature schnauzer
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Liz Button
Marketing and Community Outreach Specialist
Liz came to home care after more than a decade working in journalism, marketing, and communications. With a background in senior living marketing, she loves creating clear, compassionate content that helps families navigate aging and care with confidence.
Although she doesn’t have direct home caregiving experience, Liz is enthusiastic about Homewatch CareGivers’ mission and about supporting the people who drive it. In her role, Liz researches market trends, helps with community outreach, develops marketing strategies and campaigns, and analyzes results to help Homewatch build community awareness and client engagement.
Originally from Connecticut, Liz lives in Longmont with her husband and two cats. She spends her free time exploring Colorado’s outdoors and getting lost in independent bookstores.
Favorites: Reading, baking, hiking, nature, cats
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Desiree Trotta
On-Call Administrative Scheduler
Desiree comes to Homewatch CareGivers after more than 20 years working in human services and providing compassionate care to people of all ages and demographics.
Early in her career, Desiree worked at a school for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. She went on to work at and manage residential group homes for people with disabilities. Later, she transitioned to more administrative roles, most recently joining Homewatch as our on-call administrative scheduler.
Desiree provides after-hours support to clients and caregivers so that Homewatch can offer quality client care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. She loves working with people and describes herself as “a bit of a chatterbox.” Working at Homewatch has been a fantastic opportunity for Desiree, especially since it gives her the chance to engage closely with clients and be part of a dedicated team.
Originally from the East Coast, Desiree is a mom of two.Favorites: Boating, the beach, music, and making memories with her family
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Since opening his first Homewatch CareGivers franchise location in Arvada, Colorado, in 2011, Art Sanchez has led the company’s growth across three other locations—Boulder, Longmont, and Fort Collins—serving families throughout Boulder County and the north Denver suburbs.
Art’s commitment to home care started with caring for his father in the 1990s and later supporting his wife Melinda’s father until his passing in 2020. Today, he brings a spirit of camaraderie and competitiveness to his work, qualities shaped by his nearly six years in the U.S. Air Force.
Art served during the first Iraq conflict in the late 1980s, working on an A-10 Thunderbolt 2 before the U.S. entered the Gulf War. He was later awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for Excellence as a member of one of the 511th Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s weapons load crews at Royal Air Force Bentwaters, England. Thanks to his Air Force management training and education, as well as several exceptional mentors, Art went on to achieve the rank of sergeant. Today, Art is especially passionate about ensuring fellow veterans receive the quality care they deserve.
As a leader, Art loves challenging people to be their best and credits the company’s success to the talented team members who bring their talent, compassion, and professionalism to work every day. While home care is a rewarding industry, for Art, working with his team has been the most personally rewarding part.
Outside of work, Art enjoys walking (he averages 25 miles a week!), studying history (he’s currently focusing on the Civil War), and spending quality time with his wife Melinda, who co-owns the business.Favorites: Mexican food, Bob Dylan and Eddie Vedder, the book Killers of the Flower Moon, author Bruce Catton, the writings of Abraham Lincoln (especially the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address), and lifelong learningLife motto: "To live deep and suck all the marrow out of life.” – Henry David Thoreau
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Melinda Yeary
Vice President
Melinda brings both empathy and expertise to her work in home care. And, like many of us, the path that led her there was time spent caring for family.
When her mother, Dolores, was diagnosed with cancer, Melinda became the primary caregiver while also supporting her father, Joe, who had mobility challenges. For Melinda, navigating their care without outside assistance was difficult and overwhelming—an experience that left a lasting impact.
After her mother’s passing, a colleague asked Melinda whether she had ever considered hiring a home care company during that time. She was surprised to learn this had been a possibility the whole time—and was dismayed no doctor had ever mentioned it to her!
Years later, when her father needed support, Melinda hired a local Homewatch CareGivers agency to assist him with mobility and fall prevention, dressing, and meals. She was thrilled to see just how much her father’s caregivers helped enhance his final years—with companionship, safety, and even moments of joy.
Since then, Melinda, who is married to Art and co-owns the agency, has been a passionate advocate of the benefits of home care for seniors and their families. She was even inspired to earn her certification as a Certified Senior Advisor to help more families find the best possible care for their loved ones.
A native of Colorado, Melinda graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a B.S. in marketing and journalism. She has worked in both fields as well as in real estate. Outside of her professional life, Melinda enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her loved ones and pets, including taking her beloved dog to the creek for a swim.
Melinda is deeply involved in her community and actively supports the Food Bank of the Rockies, pet food drives, Feline Fix spay/neuter clinics for community cats, Sierra Club, the Huntington's Disease Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Alzheimer's Association, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, the ALS Association, and various veterans’ groups. She also led a Parkinson’s’ support group for six years and is a founding member of the “Friends of Red Rocks” nonprofit.Favorites: Hiking, reading, gardening, her sweet dog and cat, being an auntie, the color green, To Kill a Mockingbird (the book and movie), healthy salads (and rocky road ice cream), and community outreach and advocacyLife motto: "Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” –Benjamin Franklin
