Our Personal Assistants are caring, responsible, and experienced working with older adults. They’ve become a trusted, indispensable member of the household for many of our clients. Meet our team.
Gayle Ginsburg
San Francisco
Gayle has spent the last eleven years working with older adults to facilitate a safe and nurturing home environment. Following a career in operations with major corporations, this shift has allowed her to focus on working with people in the most rewarding work of her career. Organization, errands, home improvement projects, gardening — no project is too big or too small. Gayle’s best days are spent helping her clients achieve goals and rediscover things they enjoyed in their more independent lives.
Areas of specialty: technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship.
Leah Baron
San Francisco
Leah is a long-time contributor to Seniors at Home. In fact, her first job as a teenager was with the program and she volunteered for years. Leah joined the team as a Personal Assistant in September 2024. Her style is enthusiastic, collaborative, and connection-oriented. She loves engaging in meaningful conversations with her clients. Leah has worked in case management for domestic violence survivors and is currently pursuing her PhD in clinical psychology. In the future, she hopes to serve seniors in a therapeutic capacity.
Areas of specialty: technology assistance, home organization, companionship
Marie Dicker
San Francisco
Marie’s career has taken her through various professional sectors, including healthcare and academic research. Her professional background has equipped her with the ability to tackle problems creatively and prioritize time effectively all while maintaining a safe, caring environment for those around her. In her free time, Marie enjoys hiking, dabbling in the arts (watercolor painting, ceramics, linocut), going to concerts, eating new foods, and game nights.
Areas of specialty: technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship
Mary Kay Paul
Peninsula
Mary Kay is passionate about enhancing the well-being of older adults. Whether it be organizing, socializing, shopping, doctors visits, or technical help- she does it all! In her free time Mary Kay enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with her husband, three daughters and their golden retriever Franklin.
Areas of specialty: technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship
Richard Carlton, MPH
San Francisco, Marin County
Richard spent most of his career in the mental health field, helping attorneys manage the stress of their work and personal lives. He feels that his work life has now come full circle, as his first employment (while attending Lowell High School) was working for a senior couple after school, helping them with errands and driving to appointments. He found this opportunity with Seniors At Home through the Jewish Bulletin.
Areas of specialty: Technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship.
Robert Abate
San Francisco, Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma
Robert has many years of experience supporting older adults, particularly those living with memory loss, dementia, and chronic medical conditions. His background spans senior housing, behavioral health, and public health, where he has assisted with medications, appointments, scheduling, and daily tasks while also providing companionship and encouragement. He volunteers with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the San Francisco Police Department’s Auxiliary Response Team. He brings patience, warmth, and a steady presence to every role.
Areas of specialty: Technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship.
Sabrina Williams
San Francisco, Peninsula
Sabrina has come to the profession after career experiences across technology consulting, college admissions, and academic research. She has experience supporting older adults downsize, declutter, and create space for continued joy in their lives while navigating decreased mobility and memory challenges. Sabrina is passionate about enhancing mental health and is currently pursuing her M.S. in Counseling with the goal of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings kindness, collaboration, and encouragement to every situation.
Areas of specialty: Technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship.
Sandra Hughes
Peninsula
Sandra is a dedicated personal assistant and companion specializing in assisting seniors with daily tasks, errands, shopping, doctor’s visits, technical assistance, home and office organization, and life transitions—including downsizing and relocation. She brings strong time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate appointments, transportation, meal preparation, and household routines. Sandra is known for fostering meaningful relationships grounded in respect, empathy, and confidentiality while helping clients maintain independence and stability. She enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.
Areas of specialty: Technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship.
Valerie Cardozo
Peninsula
Valerie is a Bay Area native currently living in the Peninsula. She spent her career in corporate accounting working for different organizations, and has shifted her focus to a position that allows her to work with people and flex her compassionate side. She enjoys travel, continuing education and making human connections.
Areas of specialty: Technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, companionship, home office organization and making spreadsheets.
Will Getter
San Francisco, Marin
Will has a master’s degree in philosophy and spent over two decades working in administrative and operations roles at several leading Bay Area organizations. He is insatiably curious and passionate about building connections with every person he meets and doing whatever he can to help his clients achieve their goals and maintain their sense of agency and purpose. In his free time Will enjoys exercising, going to concerts, and spending time exploring the Bay Area with his wife and daughter.
Areas of specialty: Technology assistance, home organization, transportation and errands, and companionship.