Our Team
Behind every care plan is a dedicated local team committed to supporting the families we serve. While our caregivers provide compassionate care in the home, our administrative team works behind the scenes to coordinate services, guide families through decisions, and ensure everything runs smoothly. As a family-owned and operated organization, “Family Helping Families” is more than a phrase—it shapes how we serve our community and remain personally involved and accessible to every family who places their trust in us.
Ryan Colligan
Ryan brings over a decade of experience in senior care to Safe at Home Senior Care, holding certifications in Alzheimer’s care, mandated abuse reporting, and from the Home Care Services Bureau of California, along with a Master’s degree from UC Berkeley.
His passion for this work began as a young teen, helping care for his great-grandmother and seeing firsthand the difference quality home care can make in a senior’s life.
As Director, Ryan is dedicated to ensuring every client receives compassionate, reliable care, reflecting the values of Safe at Home’s family-owned mission. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golf, and spending time with his family.
Luisa Gonzalez
Care Coordinator
With 15 years of experience in senior care, Luisa brings compassion and expertise to her role as Care Coordinator at Safe at Home Senior Care. She holds certifications in medical assisting and health records from Cabrillo College and has worked in both home and facility-based care, including seven years as a Health Services Assistant at Sunshine Villa.
She believes supporting seniors as their needs change takes a community and enjoys learning and sharing skills with caregivers to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. For Luisa, “family helping families” means guiding and supporting clients, their families, and fellow caregivers. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, time with her children, long walks, and music.
Leila Stevenson
Leila holds an Associate of Applied Science degree from the Art Institute of Orange County and brings over a decade of Human Resources experience, including roles with Marriott International, to Safe at Home Senior Care.
She loves working at Safe at Home because of the company’s dedication to compassionate care and the opportunity to connect personally with each caregiver during the hiring process, ensuring they are not only skilled and reliable but also warm, friendly, and truly enjoy caring for others. Outside of work, Leila enjoys traveling, seeing live music, and even works as a private chef, bringing the same care and energy to her personal passions as she does to her role supporting families.
Sommer Zehrung
Sommer joined Safe at Home in 2008 as a Home Care Aide and developed a deep passion for supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities through her work with our sister company, Oceanside Supported Living. She finds fulfillment in helping people remain safe and independent, knowing that small moments—like celebrating birthdays or decorating for the holidays—can greatly enhance quality of life.
After moving into administration, she has served as a receptionist, scheduler, bookkeeper, and HR manager, always centered on advocacy and empowering seniors. To her, “family helping families” means treating clients like her own loved ones and ensuring every caregiver is someone she would trust with her own family. Outside of work, Sommer volunteers with the local Moose Lodge and supports fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association, giving back to her community in meaningful ways.
Operations & HR Manager
Natalie Arreola
Scheduling Manager
Natalie brings experience in scheduling from her work with Oceanside Supported Living, as well as in the dental field, to her role as Scheduling Manager at Safe at Home Senior Care.
She is dedicated to creating dependable schedules that meet the needs of clients and caregivers, ensuring everyone feels supported and cared for.
For Natalie, “family helping families” means treating each client with the same care and respect she would her own family. Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, yoga, long walks, thrifting, and creative hobbies such as journaling, sewing, and jewelry making.
Linda Wolinsky
Bookkeeper
Linda brings over 30 years of bookkeeping experience, including 10 years with Safe at Home Senior Care, ensuring accurate and dependable accounting for the agency and its clients.
She values teamwork and believes that everyone at Safe at Home plays a role in providing the best care possible. For Linda, “family helping families” means working together to support clients and their loved ones with integrity and dedication.
Outside of work, she enjoys [optional: insert hobbies if desired] and takes pride in helping the agency run smoothly so families can feel confident and comforted that their loved ones are in good hands.
Director
Lydia Garcia
On Call Scheduler
HR Assistant Manager
Lydia brings 14 years of senior care experience, including 9 years with Safe at Home Senior Care, helping families connect with the support they need for their loved ones.
She takes pride in making the scheduling process smooth and reliable, so families can feel at ease knowing their family member is in caring hands.
For Lydia, “family helping families” means giving families the peace of mind to relax, knowing their loved ones are safe and well cared for.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her young children and cherishing moments with her family.
