Executive Director
Ellen’s twenty-five years in non-profit and community service covers California, DC and now New Mexico. She has worked collaboratively to build systems that maximize the resources of public and private agencies, businesses and faith-based organizations. With a deep commitment to the value of each voice, she believes the best way to ensure the effectiveness of services is to listen to the people being served, partners, funders and policy makers. Ellen is delighted to lead an organization that is dedicated to serving the community with compassion and dignity, and to continue the tradition of excellence in care.
Caregiving Manager
Sangye has worked as a caregiver with Coming Home Connection for many years. For three years, she has led the caregiving program through caregiver recruiting, vetting and training. She performs in-takes and client assessment, along with on-going support for clients and caregivers. Sangye leads the data tracking and client satsifaction surveying. Sangye leads the “Taking Care of Neighbors” program, improving the coordination with the Navigation program as she deepens her social programming, nursing and caregiving skills.
Health Navigator
Aseneth has worked as a navigator and resource coordinator in a number of different settings, helping people find resources to meet their needs. Most recently, she worked as a Maternal Navigator at Las Cumbres Community Services. She served as a Grief Support Coordinator at Gerard’s House, working with Spanish-speaking mothers, assisted with client intakes, and provided navigation services to connect clients with appropriate resources. Aseneth was an instructor with the New Mexico Public Education Department, providing one-on-one support to a student with special needs, helping students build confidence, improve academic abilities, and strengthen interpersonal development. She also worked with students as an X3 Coach with Future Focused Education, and was a Near Peer Tutor with the Santa Fe Public Schools. She is completing her studies in social work and political science at New Mexico Highlands University and serves on the board of Communities In Schools of New Mexico.
Caregiving Manager
Blending her experience with emergency rooms, rehab clinics, medical equipment management and even animal care, Laurie joins the team to support caregiving clients and families in Santa Fe. Laurie performs in-home assessments and works to find the right caregiver for each client. Her medical training, attention to detail and natural compassion for individuals and families help Coming Home Connection fulfill its mission everyday.
