About Virginia Home Care Partners

Born in Bristow, OK, but raised in Houston, TX, Karen proudly claims Texan roots but calls Virginia home. Karen started her career in the banking industry, serving as an assistant vice president, before leaving banking to begin a family and travel the United States as an Air Force spouse.

Karen spent seven years homeschooling her four children, volunteering, teaching, and organizing events. Some of her fondest memories are those years of adventure together as a family.

Karen’s faith is essential to her and informs all she does. She actively participates in Lifepoint Church and serves the community through volunteer opportunities in the Fredericksburg area. She serves on the board of the non-profit, Global Ministry Partners. Their first partnership, Mayuge Christian Education Center, gave her a love for the girls in Mayuge, Uganda, and inspired her to travel out of the U.S. for the first time to visit Africa in 2021.

Karen loves nature, sunshine, beaches, mountains, and just about anything outside – kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, and photography –to mention a few.

Karen’s love for others led her to work in the field of hospice and ultimately start Virginia Home Care Partners in 2012. “The Elderly – they are my kind of people!” She is passionate about positively impacting the lives of individuals with dementia and other cognitive challenges. This passion motivated her to seek and obtain certification as a Positive Approach to Care Trainer through Teepa Snow – a world-renowned expert in dementia care. Karen loves to offer this training at no cost in the community and equip each Care Team Partner.

Jonathon lived in many states, having grown up in a military family but is proud to have been anchored in Virginia for the past 17 years. He currently lives in Northern Virginia with his lovely wife, two dogs, and two cats.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, he worked for the Society of American Archeology as the Manager of Finance and Administration, providing logistical support and managing the day-to-day operations.

Most recently, as Director of People and Operations at the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), he oversaw all functional disciplines such as human resources, finance, and operations. He is proud to have served the DC Community at WDCEP by facilitating and directly managing numerous initiatives supporting economic development and local business.

When he is not taking care of his, at times, needy pets, he enjoys stand-up comedy, tennis, spicy foods, and a good baseball game (go Astros!).
Following VHCP and its operations and growth over the past ten years, he is honored to be a part of our dedicated Care Team Partners. Sharing the passion of VHCP to impact the Fredericksburg Community, Jonathon joined its leadership as the Director of Operations and Development.

Megan was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, and is now happy to call downtown Fredericksburg home.

After earning her bachelor’s degree from Hollins College, she worked with the Government in Washington DC before staying home to raise her two children. During that time, she poured herself into volunteering in the community. Megan was Chair of the Junior Friends of the Campagna Center, Alexandria’s leading non-profit providing programs dedicated to learning among children, youth, and Adults. She also served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at her children’s school.

Megan’s journey with her late father-in-law, who was diagnosed with dementia, showed her the importance of providing care with love and dignity. This experience gave her a passion for serving families who need support caring for their loved ones. Her role as Care Support Manager gives her the opportunity to partner with families and the Care Team to meet client needs with compassion and understanding.

Megan’s greatest joy in life is her teenage children. She is an avid, competitive tennis player and travel enthusiast. Visiting 24 countries (so far!) and, most recently, Jordan, her next adventure will be Morocco.

She is happiest at the beach and treasures vacations to the Outer Banks with her extended family.

Megan believes it is a privilege to serve others and is excited to be a leader with the VHCP Care Team, working to fulfill the mission to love people, journey together, and make a difference.

Abby was born and raised in Manassas, Virginia. She calls Locust Grove her home, where she lives with her husband. Together they have four grown children and two grandchildren. Since her grandchildren live several hours away, she has an excuse for spoiling her Shih Tzus, Macy, and Molly.

Serving as a Deputy Clerk for the General District Court in Fauquier County for six years allowed Abby to serve her community and utilize her talents in various tasks. She also worked as a legal assistant for three attorneys in coordination with clients and the courts. She enjoyed her work with the local justice system and those it serves.

When Abby’s aging father lived alone, she realized that beyond the need for a loved one’s personal needs is the significance of companionship. Years later, when the pandemic started, she made a career change to pursue making a difference in the lives of others like her father. She joined VHCP in 2020 as a Care Partner serving clients. In 2022, she transitioned to Care Management taking her passion for serving others to include support for clients, their families, and Care Team Partners.

Her craft room is her happy place! This is where she pursues her favorite hobbies – making cards and scrapbooks. She also enjoys camping, the beach, and going on Caribbean cruises.

Born and raised in Nokesville, VA, a local area of Fauquier County, Teri developed a love for small towns, later moving to Culpeper, VA, and eventually settling in Fredericksburg. She is a proud wife as her husband serves in the Army National Guard and a doting mother to her three beautiful children.

Teri devoted 20 years to the accounting field before pursuing new personal and professional goals that align with her desire to help others. She is passionate about mental health and volunteers for NAMI Rappahannock, with efforts focused on arranging mental health programming in Stafford Schools.

Teri’s passion for serving others led her to VHCP. She is eager and committed to working with others, making a difference while serving our Clients/Families. She looks forward to developing her leadership, positively influencing those around her, and motivating herself and others toward success.

She enjoys fitness, nature, ocean/swimming, fashion, reading, writing poetry, and all kinds of music. Having run a half marathon, she hopes to complete a full marathon.

As a practicing Christian, God is number one in her life!

Dana has over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Widener University, she has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including General Medicine,
Hematology and Oncology, Clinical Sales, Assisted Living, and Home Care.

Her passion and inspiration for working in Home Care results from her personal experience caring for and coordinating her parents’ care both in their home and while in Memory Care in Pennsylvania.

Dana is married with three adult children and has two dogs. She loves spending quality time with her family
and walking her dogs. She enjoys running, tennis, pickleball, biking, and hiking!

Cecelia was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. After earning her B. S. degree from Louisiana State University, she pursued her love of travel as a flight attendant, traveling the world for seven years.

While based in Los Angeles, she met and married her husband, a pilot who shares her love of travel. They had two children and moved to Virginia in 2000 to be closer to family. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom, but as her children went off to school, she decided to pursue a second career in nursing.

Cecelia discovered her passion for geriatrics later in life while helping her family care for her elderly parents. Her desire to help other elderly people stay in their homes led her to VHCP in 2017. She loves working with Care Partners to provide the best possible care for every client.

Along with Cecelia’s passion for traveling, she also enjoys learning about the history and culture of the different countries she visits, hiking, kayaking, and watching LSU football with her family.

Anne-Marie Morin wears many hats: a wife, a mother of four, and a daughter having seven siblings.

She has been married for thirty-four years. She met her husband while stationed at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and currently resides in Virginia. We have four children, and their ages range from age thirty-one to age sixteen.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing, a Master’s in Education/ Leadership, a Certification in Medical Bioethics, and Worksite Wellness. She is a Certified Wellness Practitioner. She has over 33 years of experience as a nurse, educator, and coach. She is an American Heart Association BLS Instructor. Anne-Marie enjoys learning and teaching and often tells people that she is here on this earth.

Anne-Marie has had many careers: Army Nurse Corps Nurse, Intensive Care settings, Home Health Care Nurse, Nursing program director, and nursing instructor. She is pleased to be a part of Care Management and desires to facilitate the care and wellness of all our clients.