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Meet Our Team

We are a Family

At Family Partners, we work as a unit to support the needs of the developmentally disabled. It’s something we’ve been dedicated to since 2000.

You can learn more about each team member by reading below. If you have any questions about our services, don’t hesitate to call our Peoria office at 602-997-8300 or our Yuma office at 928-783-3858.

Our Staff

Tamara

CEO, Founder
Tamara has worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families since 1989 and started Family Partners in 2000. She believes whole heartedly in her life-long calling – which is to help individuals with developmental disabilities feel value and purpose in their lives. Tamara’s goal is to partner directly with families to provide meaningful care and opportunities for growth for the entire family. In addition, she strives to provide a great employment opportunity for those of like mind and vision feel valued for their hard work and dedication to Family Partners.

Christine

Executive Director
Family Partners' Executive Director is Christine, and she has been with the agency since 2005. As Executive Director, Christine's mission is to support all employees and programs with professionalism and integrity while working toward the common goal of providing meaningful services. What Christine likes most about working for Family Partners LLC is knowing that hundreds of individuals and their families are positively impacted by the valuable services that are provided by the agency.

Dana

Associate Executive Director
Dana believes that working with individuals with special needs brings both meaningful challenges and rewarding opportunities. The members make every day fulfilling, and it is inspiring to know the work has a positive impact—supporting each individual as they grow, build new skills, and move toward greater independence.

Kelly

Finance & Accounting
Kelly has worked in the field of Finance & Accounting for over 25 years in various industries. Kelly received a BS in Accountancy from ASU and maintains an active Arizona CPA License.​ ​ Kelly has been a part of Family Partners since 2013 and the highlight of her day is visiting with the members and seeing them smile and have fun! ​

Andrea

Peoria HCBS Director
Andrea has been with Family Partners since 2017. She loves to work with people and connecting them with the services that their families need. She is passionate about helping people with disabilities reach their goals. On her days off, you would usually find her spending time her family.

Rocio

Yuma HCBS Director
Rocio has been working with special needs individuals since 2013. What she enjoys the most about her position is advocating for the members and helping them reach their full potential. Her passion is being the members' voice and making sure they are taken care of by compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Workers.

Michelle

Senior Administrator of Program Operations and Training
Michelle has worked in the field of developmental disabilities for 23 years. She has worked in Home and Community Based Services, Group Homes, and Day Programs throughout her career. She has also worked to build her knowledge and understanding of behavior and how to best support people. She is a certified trainer of Article 9, Prevention and Support, Direct Care Worker Training and CPR and First Aid. Michelle believes that people are full of potential and one of her goals in life is to help people become who they want to be. Michelle is from New Hampshire and has lived in Arizona since 2005.

Traci

Engagement Director
Traci has a passion for people with disabilities. Her goal is to always make people smile and laugh so that every day is a meaningful day. She enjoys time with her family and embracing every single moment.

Alberto

Yuma Day Program Director
Alberto has been working with special needs individuals since 2017. What he enjoys most about his position is spending time with members and helping them reach their full potential. His position is to make sure the members are well taken care of and that they have fun at the day program.

Patricia

Developmental Home Program Director
Patricia is a Developmental Home Program Director. She has been with the company since 2022. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Patricia loves working with her DH team and creating a supportive environment for her members and her developmental home providers. Her mission is to promote safety, consistency, and love.

Gabriel

Licensing Specialist
Gabriel embarked on his journey in the field of behavioral health in 2013 as a direct care worker. He steadily progressed through the ranks, gaining valuable experience, working with individuals with mental disabilities. What started as a steppingstone transformed into a lifelong passion. ​ Beyond his professional life, Gabriel finds joy in weekend travels and indulges in playing the guitar, ukulele and piano. He is enthusiastic about his future at Family Partners, where he can make a profound impact on the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

Sydney

Licensing Specialist
Sydney has a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in human development and family studies. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their highest potential and is excited to be part of an agency that provides meaningful services and makes a positive impact on the world. Visiting with the members and seeing their smiles brighten her days! Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and baking, outdoor activities, and spending time with loved ones.

Elvia

Yuma Administrative Assistant
Elvia has been with Family Partners since 2021. The Admin. Assistant position gives her the opportunity to interact with families who come in seeking information for their loved ones with special needs. She loves being able to help and not only provide them with information but with resources and services that Family Partners has available for them. It’s a heartwarming victory for her to see them become a part of Family Partners.

Roxanne

Peoria DTA Lead
Roxanne loves working at Family Partners because she gets to see the difference made in each DTA member's life, knowing that every day brings something new and meaningful. In her free time, she enjoys reading and being with her family.

Tania

Yuma HCBS Assistant
Tania started at Family Partners LLC in 2023 as a DSP at the day program and is now an HCBS Assistant. This field has become her passion. Her goal is to work alongside families to help members reach their full potential and independence. She is beyond grateful for being part of the Family Partners Team.

Hashly

Yuma DTA Manager
Hashly started in this field in May of 2022 as a DSP, she is blessed to have found a place where she feels valued, and that has also given her a purpose in life. She is passionate about helping members reach their full potential, her heart is filled with joy when she sees them accomplish their goals. Making them feel comfortable and safe every day is her number one priority. She loves her team and is beyond grateful for having the opportunity to be their leader, she learns new things from them every day. She is excited about what the future awaits for her at Family Partners.

Nereida

Yuma HCBS Assistant
Nereida is a HCBS assistant. She has worked in this field since 2020. She likes her position because she can promote and support inclusion for people with disabilities in the community. She also loves helping parents, grandparents, siblings etc. learn how to maximize their family member’s independence. Being part of our member’s success to overcome daily challenges of life brings joy to her life.

Ashia

Peoria Administrative Assistant
Ashia has been with the agency since 2021 starting as a Direct Support Professional, then Job Coach, and now as an Administration Assistant. She is passionate about helping others, and desires to put a smile on everyone's faces that walk through the front doors. ​ Her favorite part about working with Family Partners is spending time with the DTA members, and highlighting how wonderful they are on social media.

Keith

Peoria DTA Manager
Keith brings a strong background in special education and has been a called member of the Family Partners team since 2024. What he appreciates most about Family Partners is the company’s commitment to investing in its employees while always putting members first. He truly believes it’s a great place to work and grow. In his spare time, Keith enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with his wife and two children.

Daniela

Peoria HCBS Assistant
Daniela has been with Family Partners since 2022. She began working in the day program as a DSP and now has the role of being an HCBS Assistant. Her favorite part about working with Family Partners is creating relationships with the members in their homes and the day program, and being an extra support to them. On her spare time you will usually find her studying for her Bachelors in Behavioral Health. She also values spending time with her friends and family.

Maria

Yuma HCBS Assistant
Maria began working in the field in 2017 with a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them reach their goals. In 2025 she joined Family Partners and finds the work incredibly rewarding, especially seeing members grow, succeed, and gain confidence. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and children. She values offering patience, support, and encouragement both in her home and with the members she serves.

Janeicia

Peoria HCBS Assistant
Janeicia has been working with individuals with disabilities since 2023. She has realized in a short amount of time that helping others is her passion. She is thrilled to be working with Family Partners! She finds so much joy in working with a solid team that knows they are making a difference in the world, especially by helping others achieve their goals. On her spare time you will usually find her with her loved ones, painting, or planning her next camping trip.

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