Meet Our Fantastic Team

I am a married mom of two, we moved from the U.K in 2013. Before we moved to the USA, I worked as a Credit Control Manager in a cooperate setting for over 10 years. For the first two years after we moved, I was a stay at home mom, helping my children settle into their new lives. When I decided to return to the workforce I wanted a change in career, to do something where my work had a positive impact on others. I was lucky enough to be taken on by the wonderful people at Neighborly. We work, as a family to try to help our clients remain independent and in their own homes.

Why I love this place

We treat each other as family, we work together, combining our strengths to help our clients. We truly, work our hardest to provide the best care and help for our clients.

Chris was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to South Jersey at an early age. He spent fourteen years with a large local grocery retail chain. Throughout his tenure there he was able to go to school and work full time earning his Bachelors in Human Resource from Wilmington University, all while earning valuable management and HR experience. In late 2020 Chris decided it was time for a change outside of the retail world and realized he wanted a career in a field that he was able to make a difference in both the customer’s and his coworkers’ lives.

When deciding where to continue his career Chris thought back to when his mother was taking care of his grandmother who was slowly developing dementia. Chris noticed that maintaining her job, taking care of her family, and taking care of his grandmother had put a lot of strain on his mother. After finding the right agency and hiring a caregiver to spend time with her, he noticed a weight lifted off of his mother’s shoulders, as well as a resurgence of his grandmother’s independence and happiness. This happened around the time that Chris discovered Neighborly Home Care and realized it was the perfect fit.

“There is an incredible blend of exceptional home care and a family-like atmosphere within the team at Neighborly.”

Kenna was born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended IUP for a year and studied criminology before transferring to Manor Jr College, where she graduated with an Associates in Pre-Nursing/Science. Her previous position in the field was as a home healthcare service coordinator before joining Neighborly Home Care as a Scheduler. Kenna brings both energy and experience to her scheduling position at Neighborly.

“I love working in a field of helping and caring for others. In my free time, I spend most of my time with my 2 children whom I adore.”

Lara Wiscount has been working at Neighborly Home Care since 2020. She is the Hiring Manager for PA. Lara has a Master’s Degree in Health Education and was a teacher for 30 years before coming to Neighborly. Lara enjoys photography and spending time with her 4 children.

Joe Wiscount is our Data Analyst Manager, as well as our Scheduler. Joe graduated from Shippensburg University with a BSBA in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Drexel University.

Stacey is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, obtained her certification as a CTRS and entered the field of Human Services serving in the Mental Health field providing therapeutic Recreation services for children, adolescents and adults. She used recreation to assist in learning coping skills and anxiety management to name a few. Expanding her tool box Stacey took on the challenge of assisting in the development and successful running of an Adult Day Program.

Entering the Long-Term Care Arena as the Therapeutic Recreation Director of a 400 bed inter city facility with a staff of 15, she provided daily programs for a variety of residents who ranged from 45-100 years of age. After 14 successful years she took on the role of the Director of Quality of Life where she also made the move to continue her education and complete the course work required for her to sit for her Nursing Home Administrators license , which was obtained in 2015. She continued at the facility in a variety of roles including Nursing Home Administrator for over 10 years, before coming to Neighborly Home Care.

Stacey spends her free time traveling with family and friends, on a sunny day you can always find her on a beach with a good book or taking a walk with her fur baby Shamrock.

Nicole Gamble is a devoted wife, proud mother of five sons, and part of a loving blended family. With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Temple University, Nicole has spent over 25 years working in long term care, including the last 12 years specializing in support for older adults with impaired cognitive. Her career has been driven by a deep sense of compassion and a strong commitment to advocating for the rights and dignity of older adults.

Nicole’s life is a vibrant blend of purpose and passion. She’s a loyal Eagles fan, a dog lover and someone who finds joy in football, shopping and travel. Her spare time is often spent cheering on her younger sons at football games, enjoying road trips with her husband or making cherished memories with her grandchildren. Her caring nature is exemplified in her relationships with her extended family and friends alike. Whether at home or in her professional life Nicole leads with her heart, resilience and a dedication to making a meaningful impact with the clients and team of Neighborly Home Care.

Amy has a background in Human Services, with over 15 years’ experience in direct care of individuals with substance use disorders, mental health issues, and medical conditions. In her position as Agency Director, Amy will manage the daily operations of personal care services in both Kent and Sussex Counties.

I was born and raised in England. My parents were living in the U.S. and when I came to visit, they set me up on a blind date with the person who became my husband. I moved to America in 2007 and began looking for an administrative job that would utilize my organizational skills. I had always been in an office and business environment in England. In 2007, I was hired at a local home care agency. From the very beginning, I knew being in the home care industry and having the opportunity to serve the elderly was the right fit for me. Their generation has done so much to help us be where we are today. To me, serving the elderly is not just a job but also a calling. I first learned about Neighborly Home Care when I happened to see a position they posted in the paper. I started working here in 2010 and have never looked back.

Why I love this place

Because we never lose our focus of providing excellent care to our clients, but we are also a forward-thinking organization that thrives on making continual improvements to our business operations. I love getting to know our clients and know that I add value to their lives, whether it’s arranging the right caregiver for them or having a phone conversation with them on a rainy day.

Kathy Furfaro interviews caregivers for Neighborly Home Care in the Wilmington area. She has worked 26 years in medical offices, 2 years in family medicine, and 24 years in a GI practice.

Kathy has been married to her college sweetheart for 32 years and they have 3 adult children who live in the Pennsylvania area.

Kathy enjoys her job and says, “I truly enjoy talking to every caregiver I interview because everyone has a story.”

Kimberly started with Neighborly Home Care in 2023. She has 10 years of human resources and customer service experience and does the hiring for New Castle county. Kimberly’s quality time is spent with her loving husband and beautiful children.

Dawn manages complex schedules, ensuring seamless operations, and delivering top–tier service to clients and direct care workers alike. With many years of experience in administrative roles and healthcare operations, she is adept at coordinating logistics, optimizing workflows, and fostering productive professional relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Delaware State University and is in pursuit of a Master’s in Health Administration to further her expertise in healthcare leadership and operations.

Outside of her professional achievements, Dawn was honored to be crowned Miss Big Beautiful Woman Delaware 2019, showcasing her commitment to empowerment and confidence. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time and traveling with family and friends, as well as coordinating special events that bring people together for joyous and meaningful celebrations.

Dawn says, “We operate as one, great happy family dedicated to providing the utmost care and service for our clients.”

Michelle Powell, originally from Philadelphia, and raised in DELCO, is the mother of 1 daughter and Nana to 2 beautiful grandchildren. She has a long history in the Human Services field, counseling several different populations in her career, working at one of the nation’s largest Drug and alcohol residential programs in the country, and was the lead referral coordinator for several years overseeing numerous facilities in the referral process for the state of Delaware. This led Michelle to numerous Community partners and afforded many opportunities to build her core relationships with many organizations in the state of Delaware, such as sitting at the round table with Senator Coons for the Delaware opioid epidemic, and sitting for lunch with the Governor.

Michelle has coordinated numerous events for the Community aiding in diversity programs and many more, such as the youth, partnering with the State (DHSS), Hero Help, D.O.J., several politicians, substance abuse, homelessness, senior citizens, housing, substance exposed infants, HIV, mothers and children, mental health, etc…this led Michelle to become a pilar in the Community with resources.

After Michelle’s grandmother passed from Alzheimer’s, where she was a Neighborly Home care client, Michelle was promoted from Senior care coordinator to Community Engagement coordinator, where she engages the Community’s Senior population with presentations and events, and by bringing fresh ideas to spread our services for those in need of In home care.

Michelle says, “working with Neighborly home care is not just a job, we’re family.”

Tristin was born and raised in Laurel, Delaware, and is a proud Sussex County native. She started working with Neighborly Home Care in June of 2023 as our Scheduling Coordinator where she excelled in serving our clients and staffing our caregivers. Tristin got to know each client and caregiver like the back of her hand and soon pivoted to a new role as Care Coordinator for the Sussex County area. In this role, she serves our existing and new clients with the same care in a new way.

Tristin says “Working with clients and helping them achieve their goals of remaining independent and in their homes is truly a joy I hold close to my heart. I look forward to my future with Neighborly Home Care and growing the connections I have made here.
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