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, served 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, as they experienced various relocations, 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 was a founding board member of the non-profit, Global Ministry Partners and served for three years. Their first partnership, Mayuge Christian Education Center, gave her a love for the girls in the village of 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, photography – just to mention a few.

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.

Heather came to VHCP after owning and operating an in-home preschool for educators in Spotsylvania County for 13 years. Her desire to care for others called her to continue her career in serving others in a new capacity of Care Management. Her previous HR role gives her the opportunity to utilize her experience in working with people in a professional setting.

Heather was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, but has called Fredericksburg home for nearly 20 years. She and her husband have three teenage children and a small zoo of beloved family pets. She is an active leader in her son’s Boy Scout Troop and volunteers with the local schools and charity organizations. Heather is an avid lover of nature and being outside. She is also an amateur musician and aspiring chef.

Amber first came to VHCP as a Care Partner, serving clients with a big heart. Her background as an educator gave her a unique set of skills that she utilizes to build partnerships. Her desire to help others led her to develop new skills in Client care and serve with Care Management.

Growing up with a military father, Amber has lived across the U.S. and called Fredericksburg home for five years. Her family and friends are central to her life and lovingly enjoy her as their personal chef and event coordinator. Amber loves taking adventures—big and small—and is always up for trying highly recommended new places.

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.