Meet the Team

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.)

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

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!

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 Beijing

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!