Northern Virginia
Rachel Kruger, RN, Executive Director
At Tribute, we understand that finding a caregiver can be stressful, time-consuming, and overwhelming during what can be a vulnerable and difficult time. Our goal is to make navigating the process of finding dependable and trustworthy home care as easy as possible for our clients. Many years of experience and knowledge are dedicated to providing excellent customer support and delivering outstanding quality care. It is important to partner with those who share our ideals, therefore we take great care in who we hire. Our Caregiver Associates are provided with the best training and support to provide you with quality care. We hope you give us the opportunity to help you and your family with your home care needs so that you can experience the difference.
Tribute provides services in towns and cities across Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Prince William County, including Fairfax, Falls Church, Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Lorton, Woodbridge, Vienna, Tysons Corner, Burke, McLean, and Stafford.
Give us a call: 571-279-6788
Our Northern Virginia Team
Adriana D'Auvergne
Caregiver Associate
Adriana, a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years of caregiving experience, consistently brings compassion to her work with clients. During her leisure time, she enjoys quality moments with her children and two dogs.
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Andrew Dobson
Director of Scheduling Operations
Prior to joining the Tribute team, Andrew worked for over 10 years in human services. He holds a Bachelors in Psychology from UMASS Boston and a Masters in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University.
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Ashley Lewis
After Hours Support Manager
Ashley joins Tribute with over ten years of outpatient oncology experience, and most recently worked in Palliative Care and Psychosocial Oncology. Ashley earned her Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management from Northeastern University and her Master of Health Administration from Boston College.
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Audra Mirante-Rogles
Controller
Audra has worked for Tribute Home Care since 2015. She has worked in both public and private accounting throughout her career. Audra is a graduate with a BS degree in Accounting from Clarkson University.
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Beatrice Nketiah
Caregiver Associate
Beatrice is excited about her recent achievement of obtaining her Certified Nursing Assistant license, motivated by her passion for caring for others, initially inspired by her grandmother in Ghana. Her future goal is to become a nurse.
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Bellah Alem
Caregiver Associate
Bellah's background is rooted in a family tradition of caregivers, and her deep love for caring for her mother served as the inspiration behind her journey to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Additionally, she holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality.
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Brian Cavoli
Director of Strategic Marketing
Brian joins Tribute with a background in digital media and growth marketing, most recently in the health and home division of a consumer products company. Brian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Providence College.
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Charlotte Brown
Manager of Caregiver Engagement & Development
Charlotte graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in the History of Art from Johns Hopkins University. She then joined Teach for America and taught elementary school in Texas for four years. She returned to work for Tribute in 2020 after having held a summer position with the Baltimore office in 2014.
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Chenelle Johnson
Administrative Associate
Chenelle is a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant who joined Tribute with over eight years of experience working at a local skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
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Dave Sinclair
Manager of Scheduling
Dave joins Tribute with 25 years of experience working in elder care. Having previously worked as a Chef, Dietary Director and Administrator at an assisted living community, Dave understands the support and care people need at all levels.
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Dorothy Asiedu
Caregiver Associate
Dorothy, a Certified Home Health Aide, is currently pursuing her Certified Nursing Assistant license. Her dedication to caregiving has been passed down to her daughter, who is now a medical resident.
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Ethelinda Lima
Caregiver Associate
Ethelinda, a Certified Nursing Assistant originally from Cameroon, was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare due to her mother's caregiving background. During her free time, she finds joy in fashion and actively engaging with her community.
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Galip Gencer
Director of Strategic Planning and Project Management
Galip has experience in various sectors, including over 15 years in strategic planning and change management. Galip has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and got his MBA from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.
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Haley Carignan
Manager of Talent Acquisition
Haley joins Tribute with a background in recruiting, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Tribute, Haley supported sales for an event management company and the legal recruiting efforts for a global staffing firm. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology from Roger Williams University.
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Helen Fereja
Caregiver Associate
Helen is a Certified Nursing Assistant with a warm and gentle demeanor. She has expanded her qualifications by recently becoming a medical technology technician and holds aspirations for further growth within the healthcare field.
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Holly Sledzinski
Hiring Coordinator
Prior to joining Tribute, Holly worked for a human services agency as a career counselor. She also worked as a Bereavement Coordinator in Home Care and Hospice. She earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oakland University.
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Jamie Lineweaver, MS Human Resources Development
Manager of Process Excellence
Prior to joining Tribute, Jamie worked at a national non-profit helping children with emotional and behavioral problems. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development from Virginia Tech and graduated from Villanova University with her Master’s of Science in Human Resources Development.
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Jeanine Desatnick
Director of Caregiver Talent Acquisition
Jeanine joins Tribute with 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the fashion industry. Jeanine earned a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design from the University of Rhode Island.
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Jenna Serunian
Manager of Benefits and Compensation
Jenna joins Tribute with several years of HR experience within the medical device and financial services sectors. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
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Jennifer Schweizer
After Hours Support Manager
Jennifer joins the team with 15 years of home care experience. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her Master’s Degree from Wilmington University. Prior to working in home care, she worked in food and beverage, catering small and large events in Philadelphia.
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Jennifer Shapiro
Finance Administrator
Jennifer has worked primarily as a project engineer and project manager in various manufacturing environments, and also has office manager experience with a medical device start up company. She has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University.
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Jen Kulig
Director of Market Operations
Jen has worked in home care operations and client care since 2006. Most recently, she worked at a large care management practice. Jen has a Bachelors degree in psychology from Wheaton College.
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John Sneath
Founder and CEO
John has worked in elder care since the age of 16. Prior to founding Tribute, he founded Deerfield Senior Day Centers, and was Partner and COO of a large private home care agency for 10 years. John received a Bachelors degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Dartmouth.
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Kelly Shea
Manager of After Hours and Scheduling Administrator
Kelly comes to Tribute after 5 years scheduling real estate photo sessions in Boston, 10 years as a Paralegal in Chicago, and 4 years in Healthcare in St Louis. Kelly earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas.
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LaShonda McDade
After Hours Support Manager
LaShonda joins Tribute with over 20 years of experience working with children with special needs and their families. Over the last eight years, she has been an Early Intervention Supervisor in the Northern Virginia area. She holds a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences from North Carolina Central University.
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Lilian Abledu
Caregiver Associate
Lilian's devotion to caring for her grandmother motivated her to pursue a career as a Personal Care Aide. With aspirations to become a nurse in the future, she consistently brings a compassionate demeanor and a warm smile to every interaction.
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Mary Wood
Caregiver Associate
Mary, a Personal Certified Aide, brings her background as a retired IT technician to her caregiving role. Her sources of joy include spending quality time with her family and being an enthusiastic supporter of The Washington Commanders. Additionally, she finds fulfillment in providing companionship to those in need.
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Melissa Murphy
Scheduling Partner and After Hours Support Manager
Melissa joins Tribute with over 5 years of experience in human service work, including as a case manager and a program manager for adults with disabilities. She earned a Bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Lowell in Psychology and Education.
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Nana Boateng
Caregiver Associate
Nana, a Certified Nursing Assistant, nurtures aspirations of becoming a nurse in the future. Her passion for caring for others began in her homeland of Ghana. Her humble and kind nature endears her to all the clients she encounters.
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Rachel Kurta
After Hours Support Manager
Rachel joins Tribute with over five years of experience in recruitment, case management, scheduling, and after-hours management. She has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science and Human Performance.
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Raheba Batool
Caregiver Recruiting Coordinator
Raheba joins Tribute with a background in healthcare and previously worked as an Enrichment Leader, leading therapeutic memory enrichment activity groups with individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s/Dementia. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion and Psychology from the University of Houston and has a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
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Regina McNally, MS Human Resources
Director of People & Culture
Regina is an experienced leader in engaging, motivating, and developing employees. Before joining Tribute, she spent over a dozen years managing global HR and community involvement programs in the financial services sector. Regina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of Maine at Farmington, and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Suffolk University.
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Senait "Sunny" Rowe
Caregiver Associate
Sunny is a Personal Care Assistant known for her cheerful and vibrant personality that spreads joy to those she interacts with. During her leisure time, she finds happiness in spending quality moments with her three children.
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Telainia "Tee" Knight
Caregiver Associate
Telainia brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Certified Nursing Assistant, having dedicated 26 years to this profession. Her extensive background includes working in diverse settings and caring for a wide range of clients. Her dedication to providing compassionate care is a driving force behind each visit she undertakes.
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Tiruye Tesemma
Caregiver Associate
Tiruye is a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant who is deeply devoted to providing care with the utmost respect and love. During her leisure time, she takes pleasure in tending to her rose garden.
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Tory McBride, MS Management
Director of Caregiver Excellence
Tory joined the Tribute team in 2015, with a background in hiring and developing employees in a large retail establishment. Her undergraduate degree is from Roger Williams University, and her Masters degree in Elder Care Management is from Lasell College. Tory worked as a Manager of Caregiver Excellence, Client Solutions Manager, and Executive Director before becoming Director of Caregiver Excellence.
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Wendy Szaniawski
Staff Accountant
Wendy came to Tribute after more than 20 years of experience working as a Finance Manager supporting Accounting and Finance functions in several markets for a large national company. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maine, Orono.
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