Kyle Renkei
Title: Senior Recruitment Manager
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Random Fact: I’ve competed in several outrigger canoe races in Hawai’i. Some races as long as 42 miles between islands.
Why Host Healthcare: Because we get to truly make connections with healthcare professionals that are out impacting the communities they are serving. We care about our travelers, take care of them, and build strong relationships. Host is about the people. It’s a family.
Favorite Travel Destination: Favorite so far = Bocas Del Toro, Panama. But generally I like places with an amazing physical experience. Bucket list items – Great Barrier Reef, northern lights in Alaska, Etc.
Jerome Roseberry
Title: Account Manager
Home Town: Scottsbluff, NE
Random Fact: I love history and museums because like the idea of being a life long learner. I also use to be a buyer for Bloomingdale’s
Why Host Healthcare: Fantastic culture and people. I also enjoy developing and maintaining long lasting relationships with the hospitals and the people that I meet in the healthcare industry.
Favorite Travel Destination: New York and Mexico City
Adam Francis
Title: President, CEO
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: University of Notre Dame
Random Fact: Prior to starting Host, I was pursuing a graduate degree in philosophy.
Why Host Healthcare: Our team members in the office are champions in the industry and we only work with the best travelers who are dedicated to their field of work. These two factors combined make me excited to come into work every day to build a company dedicated to creating great experiences for everyone we encounter.
Favorite Travel Destination: Australia and Japan.
Brendan Haire
Title: Recruitment Director
Home Town: Waterford, CT
Alma Mater: Salve Regina University
Random Fact: I have three younger sisters.
Why Host: Supportive, team-oriented environment.
Favorite Travel Destination: Japan
Kasia Lindsay
Title: Director of Quality Services
Home Town: Visalia, California
Alma Mater: UC Davis…Go Ags!! No, I didn’t take tractor driving, but I did get to take a farming class and grew some sad looking tomatoes.
Random Fact: I’m a rugby fanatic who will wake up in the middle of the night for important games. My teams are Leinster and Ireland because I lived with my Irish husband in Ireland for 3 years.
Why Host: I love the tight family culture we have created here! Getting to work with my team is awesome and I love that if I have a suggestion or comment I can ask the CEO and feel my voice is heard.
Favorite Travel Destination: One of my favorite travel destinations is the Basque region in France…specifically Biarritz. I would love to go back. The people are laidback, the architecture of the city is beautiful, the food is awesome and fresh and it’s on the beach. Maybe it’s the San Diego of Europe?
Chelsea Coddington
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Stockton, CA
Alma Mater: University of Wyoming, GO COWBOYS!
Random Fact: I played soccer in college, but chose Wyoming because I love all equestrian sports too.
Why Host: The people are amazing and I love helping others!
Favorite Travel Destination: So hard to pick just one, so I’ll go with Big Sur. Anywhere outside with a beautiful back drop and my doggos!
Erin Sills
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Irvine, CA
Alma Mater: San Diego State University (M.A. & B.A.)
Random Fact: I rode a camel through the desert in Israel once
Why Host: The friendly competitive culture and endless opportunities for success!
Favorite Travel Destination: Switzerland and Italy
Natalie Red Eagle
Title: Clinical Liaison
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Why Host: Everyone is so hardworking and friendly. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Favorite Travel Destination: Lake Martinez!
Jessica Regester
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Alma Mater: Lakeland College
Random Fact: I was hit by a car while walking when I was 12 years old. I also LOVE pizza!
Why Host: The culture here and the feeling that this is family! And I love helping others!
Favorite Travel Destination: I love road trips! Death Valley, CA being my favorite so far!
Carly DeLuca
Title: Director of Account Management
Home Town: Oceanside, CA
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Random Fact: Love to Jazzercise!
Why Host: We work hard, we are humble, and we care. The heart of our business is keeping Travelers’ and Clients’ best interests at the forefront of all we do. This has led to rapid growth and success as a company that I am excited to be a part of.
Favorite Travel Destination: Take me to Hawaii, New York, Europe, or somewhere I have never been. There is so much to experience in the world and I want to see it all.
Kayana Quick
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Random Fact: I have lived in 8 different states (no, my parents weren’t in the military).
Why Host: My favorite part of working at Host is building relationships, not only with my travelers, but also my coworkers. We are a young and rapidly growing company and it’s so exciting to be a part of. Host really feels like one big family with the common goal of helping travelers find great contracts and having fun while doing it.
Favorite Travel Destination: Anywhere I can lay on the beach and enjoy great food and drinks.
Victoria Occiano
Title: Quality Services Analyst
Home Town: San Diego, California
Alma Mater: Sonoma State University
Why Host: It’s great to be surrounded by people who are striving for growth and success for themselves and each other!
Favorite Travel Destination: Dream travel destination: Thailand
Colleen Lutsch
Title: Account Manager
Home Town: Crystal Lake, IL
Random Fact: My good luck charm is my black cat Onyx!
Why Host Healthcare: Great culture! Our team works together really well and I enjoy collaborating with them!
Favorite Travel Destination: Peru & Belize!
Justin Terlaga
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Hamden, CT
Random Fact: Huge fan of fashion and love to collect sneakers
Why Host: Family environment that fosters an environment for growth and success
Favorite Travel Destination: I really want to head to Europe (Italy, France, Greece, Spain, etc.)
Will Wilson
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: East Providence, Rhode Island
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Random Fact: Co-founded a military/veteran/fire/law enforcement non-profit hockey team. Go Guardians!
Why Host: Helping those who serve.
Favorite Travel Destination: Singapore
Jenilee Redondo
Title: Account Coordinator
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Random fact: I want to travel & see all 50 states. I’ve been to 24 so far!
Why Host Healthcare: The culture! Since day one, everyone has been so nice & helpful!
Favorite travel destination: Brussels, Belgium! The food, the people & the city = the best!
Allison Wright
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: San Diego, California
Alma Mater: Bucknell University
Why Host: Host Healthcare encourages personal and professional growth and provides the support needed to succeed! The people are fun, hardworking, and relationship building is at the forefront.
Favorite Travel Destination: Bali & Bend, OR for skiing in the winter!
Steven Moody
Title: Recruitment Specialist
Home Town: El Segundo, California
Alma Mater: University of California, San Diego
Random Fact: Almost all of my baby teeth fell out when I was two
Why Host: A positive and welcoming company culture where I can have a unique conversation with someone every day
Favorite Travel Destination: Big Sur
Katie Nubel
Title: Business Development Manager
Home Town: Portland, OR
Alma Mater: Portland State University
Random Fact: I was a professional horse trainer/rider for over 15 years.
Why Host: Host has a top notch culture, made up of supportive and fun people! I am genuinely excited to get to my desk to see what we can achieve each day.
Favorite Travel Destination: Beach: Sint Maarten/Saint Martin. Mountain: Bend, OR. City: A tie between Bordeaux, France and Florence, Italy.
Christine Rosales
Title: Quality Service Manager
Home Town: Chula Vista, CA
Alma Mater: San Diego State University. Go Aztecs!!
Random Fact: I traveled to Monterey, Malibu, and Temecula to complete the Spartan Race Trifecta!
Why Host Healthcare: The company culture and the environment are great. It’s nice to be surrounded by positive individuals every day!
Favorite Travel Destination: Barcelona, Spain. I love the people, culture, architecture, and food. I would love to go back!
Kaylan Duffy
Title: Director of Talent Development
Home Town: Lansing, IA
Alma Mater: Creighton University
Random Fact: I was born with an extra vertebra
Why Host Healthcare: I love the culture. Everyone here is hardworking, supportive, and fun!
Favorite Travel Destination: Shannon, Ireland. Can’t wait to go back! Beautiful country, beautiful people.
Brooke Fruge
Title: Account Manager
Home Town: Folsom, CA
Alma Mater: California State University San Marcos
Random Fact: I just moved to the South, but I’ve been a Cali girl my whole life!
Why Host Healthcare: I love my team! #workfam
Favorite Travel Destination: I am dying to go to New Zealand! But my favorite place I’ve been would have to be The Cayman Islands.
Caitlin Pullen
Title: Senior Recruiter Manager
Home Town: Bellingham, WA
Alma Mater: Western Washington University
Random Fact: I used to be an elementary school teacher
Why Host: I love relating to, helping, and educating others!
Favorite Travel Destination: Anywhere I can be by the beach and get a tan!
Amber Bennett
Title: Quality Services Specialist
Home Town: Florence, South Carolina
Random Fact: I love photography and snapping pictures of my two handsome sons!
Why Host: The family feel and good vibes! I love how much Host truly cares about the internal employees and travelers!
Favorite Travel Destination: I really enjoy going to the mountains in NC! Especially after it’s snowed, it is a very picturesque view!
Amanda Wigley
Title: Account Executive
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: California State University – San Bernardino
Random Fact: Once upon a time I had a 193 pound Mastiff named Odin
Why Host: The culture and the people make work feel less like work.
Favorite Travel Destination: Impossible to pick just one. So far my favorites are New York, Paris, The Cook Islands, and Thailand!
Aubreyann Veyveris
Title: Quality Services Team Lead
Home Town: Oceanside, CA
Random Fact: I helped feed a baby elephant in Thailand
Why Host: I love my coworkers!
Favorite Travel Destination: Costa Rica
Christina Borden
Title: Payroll Specialist
Home Town: Fontana, CA
Random Fact: I love processing payroll so much that it doesn’t feel like work (usually).
Why Host: I value a company’s culture and Host is true to the core values they proclaim! Plus, I get to use my talents to support the Travelers that are making a difference for people around the country.
Favorite Travel Destination: Big Sur, CA
Danielle Voral
Title: Account Manager
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Random Fact: When I gave birth to my son in 2015, my Postpartum nurse was working on travel assignment in San Diego. She was from New Jersey, and she was awesome!
Why Host: My favorite part of working at Host is building relationships / making connections with professionals in our industry, nationwide- so cool! Our work is meaningful and rewarding, especially when our travelers are happy on assignment and our hospital’s needs are met.
Favorite Travel Destination: Byron Bay, Australia and Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, CA.
Alex Crisler
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: California State University San Marcos
Random Fact: I have a pitbull puppy named Chardonnay
Why Host: The company culture can’t be beat and I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing nurses nationwide!
Favorite Travel Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Leslie Lemley
Title: Quality Services Specialist
Home Town: Atlanta, GA
Alma Mater: Intellitec Medical Institute of Colorado
Random Fact: I cook a pretty amazing Mac and Cheese I’ve been told.
Why Host: I love how positive and friendly everyone is. Host goes the extra mile to take care of their employees and their travelers.
Favorite Travel Destination: I plan to one day visit Rome, Italy and Hawaii!
Molly Eaton
Title: Recruitment Specialist
Home Town: Phoenix, AZ
Alma Mater: University of San Diego
Random Fact: I’ve ridden an elephant before!
Why Host: The culture here is one of a kind! I love being a part of such a positive and encouraging environment everyday.
Favorite Travel Destination: Bali, Indonesia has been my favorite destination by far!
Marissa Defalco
Title: Senior Quality Services Analyst
Home Town: Fairfield, CA
Alma Mater: UC San Diego
Random Fact: I have a twin sister! We’re not identical, but a lot of people swear we are
Why Host: I love the support—I never feel on my own if I really need help!
Favorite Travel Destination: I would love to visit the Philippines one day
Kyra Phillips
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Murrieta, CA
Alma Mater: University of Maryland, College Park
Random Fact: I got a Full athletic scholarship for gymnastics but am the most uncoordinated person you will ever meet!
Why Host: Host is a team that works together and truly cares about one another! I am apart of an incredible team that pushes one another to be the absolute best we can be for our travelers and one another everyday!
Favorite Travel Destination: Nashville, TN ! I love country music and having a good time! No better city for it than Nashville!
Lisa Angrest
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Jackson, MI
Alma Mater: University of the Rockies
Random Fact: I have ridden the 2nd tallest roller coast in the world, the Top Thrill Dragster!
Why Host: Most positive and friendly work environment I’ve ever seen and give opportunities for personal and professional growth! Nothing is better than loving where you work!
Favorite Travel Destination: Costa Rica! Beautiful place and culture!
Destiny Ewing
Title: Recruitment and Operations Specialist
Home Town: Palm Desert, CA
Alma Mater: California State University San Marcos
Random Fact: I used to be allergic to milk and sugar growing up.
Why Host: I love the young and diverse culture of the company intertwined with the Core Values that make me enjoy coming to work!
Favorite Travel Destination: Portugal however, Japan is on my bucket list!
Katy Tonick
Title: Account Manager
Home Town: Mission Viejo, CA
Alma Mater: California State University, Fullerton
Random Fact: I have a white lab and her name is Q-Tip!
Why Host: I love working in this industry and wanted to work for a company who takes pride and truly follows their core values!
Favorite Travel Destination: I have yet to travel International so my favorite destination so far is Hawaii!
Amanda Apgar
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Sacramento, CA
Alma Mater: Whittier College
Random Fact: I have never been out of the country.
Why Host: The culture in the office is amazing and something I have never been a part of before. Everyone really cares about your success and always there to support you.
Favorite Travel Destination: St Petersburg and Clearwater beaches are amazing!
Megan Patek
Title: Traveler Experience Specialist
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Random Fact: I play pub trivia competitively with my family on a team called “Circle of Trust.”
Why Host: Host is a team of incredibly friendly people who enthusiastically help our travelers find their dream jobs. We will stop at nothing to make things work for their assignment.
Favorite Travel Destination: My favorite travel destination is Maui.
Kaylee Gunning
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA
Random Fact: I love the beach, hiking, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends.
Why Host: I loved the fact that it is such a young group of people working here and that there is a lot of room for upward mobility within the company!
Favorite Travel Destination: London and Kauai have been my favorite places thus far that I have traveled to. I am hoping to travel to Italy and the Maldives in the near future!
Hunter Hopkins
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Alma Mater: Indiana University
Random Fact: My dog, Donnie, a Dachshund/Jack Russell mix is my best bud.
Why Host Healthcare: I wanted to work for a top travel nursing company that still had great flexibility for growth.
Favorite Travel Destination: Phuket, Thailand
Caitlin Osborne
Title: Director of Recruitment
Home Town: Richmond, VA
Random Fact: I love wine, yoga & animals & really hope to have a pet pig & goat one day!
Why Host: The culture at Host is phenomenal and has a family-feel. I love working with such a tight-knit group & we treat our travelers as our own!
Favorite Travel Destination: My favorite place I have ever traveled is Jamaica & Italy is number one on my bucket list!
Jordan Lerner
Title: Recruitment Director
Home Town: Downers Grove, IL “Apostrophe free since 1893”
Alma Mater: EIU!
Random Fact: I have visited 47 states.
Why Host: The biggest reason for why Host is the people, fun, energetic and hard working people make any job seem like not a job.
Favorite Travel Destination: My favorite destination so far… is Portland, OR – so lush, green and with a mountain backdrop it doesn’t get much better!
Melanie Shabo
Title: Account Manager
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Random Fact: I could eat sushi everyday
Why Host: I love the company culture. Doesn’t even feel like work
Favorite Travel Destination: Milan, Italy is my goal this year!
Courtney Toy
Title: Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Home Town: Athens, Ohio
Alma Mater: Ohio University (bachelor’s) University of Cincinnati (Master’s)
Random Fact: I’m a lifelong vegetarian.
Why Host: I love the people I work with and the small company culture of Host.
Favorite Travel Destination: St. John, US Virgin Islands. My family and I go on vacation there every few years. It’s so beautiful and I have made so many great memories there.
Kristie Ernau
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Escondido, CA
Alma Mater: San Francisco State University
Random Fact: I went through an artistic phase during college and did glass blowing for a couple of years.
Why Host: We stand by our travelers. At Host we want to create a long lasting relationship with our travelers and always want the best for them. We always give each person the respect and attention they deserve. It makes me proud that I work at Host.
Favorite Travel Destination: Yosemite Valley in the winter time. Right after it snows, it’s a beautiful winter wonder land.
Sky Woroszylo
Title: Senior Recruitment Manger
Home Town: Ocala, FL
Alma Mater: University of Florida
Random Fact: I’m not into heights
Why Host: Great people in all departments! Host treats their people well and we have tons of support.
Favorite Travel Destination: Anywhere with sunny skies, blue water and tacos.
Jennifer Nguyen
Title: Account Coordinator
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Random Fact: I’m allergic to oranges
Why Host: Everyone at Host is super supportive and friendly!
Favorite travel destination: Japan and Vietnam
Gerald Cohen
Title: Executive Director of Training & Development
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: Occidental College
Random Fact: In an ongoing attempt to conquer my fear of heights – I have skydived, bungee-jumped, and taken a hot-air balloon ride. It works just up until I have to take my next flight 🙂
Why Host: Host has an employee driven culture. It allows me to share my ideas and make a direct impact in the decisions and direction of the company. I’m also encouraged to push the limits of my personal growth by stepping out of my “comfort zone” on a daily basis – taking me one step closer to my true potential.
Favorite Travel Destination: Visiting my family in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Kanausha "Nash" Thompson
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Tempe, AZ
Alma Mater: University of Arizona. Bear Down!
Random Fact: Not random because it’s embedded in my DNA at this point but I play rugby!
Why Host: No other position has allowed me to truly get to know my travelers as much as HOST has. I love how the internal family atmosphere radiates out to our travelers.
Favorite Travel Destination: I have never been to New Zealand and would consider selling a limb to go.
Ali Blanchard
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Slidell, LA
Alma Mater: California State University San Marcos
Random Fact: I love anything outdoors. Hiking, camping, rock climbing, off-roading, I’m down!
Why Host: It feels like one big family here! I also love the relationships I build with my travelers.
Favorite Travel Destination: The Sawtooth mountains in Idaho
Chloe Pietrandrea
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Waterville, WA
Alma Mater: Washington State University
Random Fact: I graduated high school with 12 students!
Why Host: I love the culture at Host Healthcare! We’re a young and fun group of people striving to help others succeed in their careers!
Favorite Travel Destination: Anywhere with a beach and great drinks!
Aaron Quirke
Title: Payroll Team Lead
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: SDSU
Random Fact: I have toured seven California State Prisons as part of my degree at SDSU
Why Host: Company Culture is always something I look for and Host has the best!
Favorite Travel Destination: Japan
Kathy Tang
Title: Recruitment Manager
Home Town: Agawam, MA
Alma Mater: University of Maryland – Go Terps!!!
Random Fact: I was a Division 1 gymnast! Aly Raisman was one of my biggest competitors in club gymnastics!
Why Host: I love building relationships and the meaning behind our work! It’s awesome to be able to find healthcare professionals to serve facilities nationwide.
Favorite Travel Destination: Paris… can never have too many croissants and macaroons.
Mae Garlejo
Title: Account Coordinator
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: Arizona State
Random Fact: I love to climb rocks. Especially trad climbing, It’s next level problem solving 800+ feet high.
Why Host: The team! Our leadership team is so supportive.
Favorite Travel Destination: Japan, definitely. I could do it all over again. & on my solo trip to Thailand was where I met some amazing people!
Sherri Silletti
Title: Accounting Manager
Home Town: Livonia, Michigan
Alma Mater: Michigan State, Eastern Michigan
Random Fact: Wedding reception at Henry Ford’s house in Dearborn, Michigan
Why Host: This team makes me smile every day – great supportive energy working together toward common goals.
Favorite Travel Destination: Home visiting family in Michigan, Laguna Beach, Coronado
Victor Trasvina
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: San Diego, California
Alma Mater: University of California, Santa Cruz
Random Fact: Mario Lopez is my cousin
Why Host: Location, coworkers, positive vibes, and I feel a healthy, competitive vibe that makes me want to push myself harder!
Favorite Travel Destination: Kauai
Kyle Keeran
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Pine Valley, CA
Random Fact: I have rock climbed in Yosemite
Why Host: Why not Host? Encouraging environment, culture that supports you being you, help when you need it!
Favorite Travel Destination: I really want to go to Ireland. Irish culture is amazing and I would always love to learn more!
Micaela Bruno
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Laguna Niguel, CA
Alma Mater: CU Boulder
Random Fact: I was once bitten by a monkey on Monkey Island in Thailand!
Why Host: This job is extremely rewarding! I love building relationships with nurses and it makes me happy to help them find jobs that will better their career, take them on new adventures, and also allow them to help those in need!
Favorite Travel Destination: Sardinia, Italy & Australia!
Lauren Rossi
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: Modesto, CA
Alma Mater: California State University, Fullerton
Random Fact: I’m a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher!
Why Host: Our company culture is amazing! Everyone here is so supportive, and the positive energy is contagious.
Favorite Travel Destination: The Amalfi Coast, Italy! Croatia is a close second!
Jenna Gullickson
Title: Senior Recruiter
Home Town: St. Michael-Albertville, MN
Alma Mater: University of Iowa – Go Hawks!!!
Random Fact: I love whales, and my cats are named Beluga and Orca!
Why Host: I love the positive environment, supportive coworkers and always have fun at work!
Favorite Travel Destination: So far Hawaii, love the hiking and beaches!
Emily Pham
Title: Account Coordinator
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Alma Mater: UCSD
Random Fact: im scared of dogs
Why Host: Everyone is super friendly and helpful!
Favorite travel destination: Would love to visit Rome or Singapore
Chris Maiorano
Title: Senior Recruiter
Alma Mater: Long Beach State
Random Fact: In 2013 I earned a JD from Thomas Jefferson Law School in San Diego
Why Host: Host truly cares about its employees. I love being a part of the team!
Favorite Travel Destination: Anywhere with a fun music scene!
Sarah Blount
Title: Account Coordinator
Home Town: Albuquerque, NM
Alma Mater: San Diego State University
Why Host Healthcare: The company culture is incredible and everyone is extremely talented, supportive, fun, and hardworking!
Favorite Travel Destination: London, Sorrento and Bejing