Our Team

Our staff may be small in number but mighty in their service for others. Please feel free to contact any one of them at 480.802.2331. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ann Marie & Amy

Chief Executive Officer

Ann Marie began working with About Care in 2008. She is responsible for all of the organization’s operations, including hiring, fundraising, strategic planning and community relations.  Ann Marie is passionate about working with her team and serving About Care clients!

[email protected]
Phone (480) 802-2331
FAX (480) 895-3562

Colleen

Executive Assistant

Colleen provides administrative support such as payroll, financial expenditures and tracking of reports and deadlines.  Colleen has a diverse background as an artist and teacher.  She has lived in Arizona all her life and continues to give back to the community when possible.

[email protected]
Phone (480) 802-2331
FAX (480) 895-3562

Steven

Community Outreach Coordinator

Steve began working at About Care in April of 2020. He enjoys working with Ann Marie, helping with social media and providing callers with information and resources. He loves working with the senior population. He enjoys spending time with his friends, family, and Beagle Spud.

[email protected]
Phone (480) 802-2331
FAX (480) 895-3562

Mirely

Care Coordinator, RN
Mirely Baca

Mirely is a Registered Nurse and enjoys working with the people in her community. She supports clients during and after discharge from a facility. También habla Español.

[email protected]
Phone (480) 802-2331
FAX (480) 895-3562

Joyce

Correspondence Coordinator

Joyce began working with About Care as a Volunteer in 2020.  As an employee, she is responsible for sending About Care Clients birthday cards.  She offers administrative support to the About Care team and provides virtual friendly visits to clients.

[email protected]
Phone (480) 802-2331
FAX (480) 895-3562

Ixcel

Volunteer Coordinator
Ixcel Baca - Volunteer Coordinator

With a Master’s degree is Psychology, Ixcel has built a career in the nonprofit space and delivers management and support services to a multitude of diverse populations within Arizona Communities. She is responsible  for recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting volunteer operations to ensure they are providing the highest quality service for About Care’s clients. She is fluent in Spanish (Tambien habla Español).

[email protected]
Phone (480) 802-2331
FAX (480) 895-3562

Christina Ciaffone

Board Member, Chair

Vice-President, First Bank

Michelle Thompson

Board Member, Vice Chair
Michelle Thompson, BOD Member and Rafi Law Group Attorney

Rafi Law Group, Attorney

Mike Phillips

About Care Board Member
Michael Phillips, About Care Board of Director Member

Intel, Internet of Things Group, Strategic Platform Systems Leader

Bonnie Ann Schirato

About Care Board Member

Tivity Health

Elizabeth Yaquinto

Board Member

Attorney/Realtor

Gordon S. Bueler

About Care Board Member

Attorney

Jennine Zumbuhl

About Care Board Member
Jennine Zumbuhl

Dignity Health, Clinical Research Operations

Polly Fishback

About Care Board Member
Polly Fishback

Retired Bank Vice President

Nicole Jackson

About Care Board Member

Tivity Health

David Smith

About Care Board Member

Berkshire Hathaway, Realtor