Meet the Santa Barbara office

Shannon’s role is to oversee our organization and make sure we are delivering on our mission statement - To take care of our clients by providing high quality service. Shannon has been with the company since 2012 and has worn every hat in the office, from scheduling to client assessments. As Director of Operations she focuses on developing best practices, training, and coaching the best possible caregivers and staff in Santa Barbara. She is a Certified Senior Gems Dementia coach and trainer through Teepa Snow’s Senior Gems program.

Shannon has a BA in Business Economics and Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and a Human Resource Management certification through UCSB Extension. She and her husband welcomed their first child in January 2021.

As Director of Client Services, Liah’s responsibility is to manage and develop all client services. She has a regular communication process for new and existing clients including: first day of service calls, assessments, routine client visits, developing care plans and going with clients to medical appointments as needed or requested. Liah joined Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara in 2015. She says there is no bigger reward then enriching the lives of senior and bringing peace of mind to their families.

Before arriving to Senior Helpers, Liah worked for a healthcare insurance company specializing in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans. Her goal is to continue serving seniors and spend quality time with her two children, family and friends.

Emalee oversees our excellent team of caregivers. She conducts interviews, selects candidates who share our values, and coaches them throughout their employment. She makes sure our caregivers feel valued and supported at all stages of their career.

Emalee has a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara. Before joining the Senior Helpers team, she worked as a Behavioral Instructor for kids and adults with Autism. She loves going to the beach, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

As President and Owner of Senior Helpers Santa Barbara, Mike’s goal is to help customers live in their own homes when they desire to do so.  He is always improving the services that we offer, and keeps abreast of health breakthroughs and consumer trends that will benefit Senior Helpers’ clients and their families.

To further his commitment to healthy living for all ages, Mike recently became a National Association of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer with a specialization in Senior Fitness. Mike has a BA in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Antioch University.